Quick Answer

Silent Specter is a rare Creature — Specter from ONS (ONS) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.51 USD. Legal in Commander.

Silent Specter MTG card

Silent Specter

Creature — Specter

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. Morph {3}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Daren Bader
Flying Morph

Market Prices

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$0.51
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$5.00
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$1.29
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$4.99
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€0.56
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€5.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Specter? Basics

Silent Specter is a Creature — Specter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. Morph {3}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

How much mana does Silent Specter cost to cast? Basics

Silent Specter has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Silent Specter's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Silent Specter has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Silent Specter's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. Morph {3}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

What is the current price of Silent Specter? Pricing

The current market price for Silent Specter is approximately $0.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Silent Specter? Pricing

You can purchase Silent Specter 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.

Silent Specter normal: $0.51 | foil: $5.0

Is Silent Specter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Silent Specter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Silent Specter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Silent Specter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Silent Specter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Silent Specter 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 Silent Specter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Silent Specter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Silent Specter legal in Legacy? Legality

Silent Specter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Silent Specter legal in Vintage? Legality

Silent Specter 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 Silent Specter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Silent Specter in Pauper is not available.

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 Silent Specter from? Details

This printing of Silent Specter is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 169.

Silent Specter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Silent Specter's rarity? Details

Silent Specter is a rare card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Silent Specter? Details

Silent Specter was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Silent Specter's power and toughness? Details

Silent Specter is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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