Quick Answer

Sidewinder Sliver is a rare Creature — Sliver from SLD (SLD) costing {W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sidewinder Sliver MTG card

Sidewinder Sliver

Creature — Sliver

Card Text

All Sliver creatures have flanking. (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks a Sliver, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)

"They encircled our patrol with the stealth of snakes, corralling us like livestock." —Merrik Aidar, Benalish patrol

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Ron Spencer

Market Prices

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$1.00
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$1.99
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€0.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidewinder Sliver? Basics

Sidewinder Sliver is a Creature — Sliver card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All Sliver creatures have flanking. (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks a Sliver, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Sidewinder Sliver cost to cast? Basics

Sidewinder Sliver has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Sidewinder Sliver's mana cost of {W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Sidewinder Sliver has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Sidewinder Sliver's current oracle text is: "All Sliver creatures have flanking. (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks a Sliver, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Sidewinder Sliver? Pricing

Price data for Sidewinder Sliver is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sidewinder Sliver? Pricing

You can purchase Sidewinder Sliver from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sidewinder Sliver in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Modern? Legality

Sidewinder Sliver is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sidewinder Sliver is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sidewinder Sliver in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Legacy? Legality

Sidewinder Sliver is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Vintage? Legality

Sidewinder Sliver is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Sidewinder Sliver legal in Pauper? Legality

Sidewinder Sliver is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Sidewinder Sliver from? Details

This printing of Sidewinder Sliver is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 615.

Sidewinder Sliver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sidewinder Sliver's rarity? Details

Sidewinder Sliver is a rare card in SLD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Sidewinder Sliver? Details

Sidewinder Sliver was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Sidewinder Sliver's power and toughness? Details

Sidewinder Sliver is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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