Quick Answer

Slipstream Eel is a common Creature — Fish Beast from CMD (CMD) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Slipstream Eel MTG card

Slipstream Eel

Creature — Fish Beast

Card Text

This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. Cycling {1}{U} ({1}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

"It's a fine way to travel, if you don't mind the smell."

Card Stats

6/6 common CMC: 7.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Mark Tedin
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slipstream Eel? Basics

Slipstream Eel is a Creature — Fish Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. Cycling {1}{U} ({1}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Slipstream Eel cost to cast? Basics

Slipstream Eel has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Slipstream Eel's mana cost of {5}{U}{U} 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.

Slipstream Eel has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Slipstream Eel's current oracle text is: "This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. Cycling {1}{U} ({1}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Slipstream Eel? Pricing

The current market price for Slipstream Eel is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Slipstream Eel? Pricing

You can purchase Slipstream Eel 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 Slipstream Eel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slipstream Eel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slipstream Eel legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Slipstream Eel in Modern is not available.

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

Is Slipstream Eel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slipstream Eel 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 Slipstream Eel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Slipstream Eel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Slipstream Eel legal in Legacy? Legality

Slipstream Eel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slipstream Eel legal in Vintage? Legality

Slipstream Eel 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 Slipstream Eel legal in Pauper? Legality

Slipstream Eel 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 Slipstream Eel from? Details

This printing of Slipstream Eel is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 62.

Slipstream Eel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slipstream Eel's rarity? Details

Slipstream Eel is a common card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Slipstream Eel? Details

Slipstream Eel was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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

What is Slipstream Eel's power and toughness? Details

Slipstream Eel is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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