Quick Answer

Slith Strider is a uncommon Creature — Slith from DDI (DDI) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Slith Strider MTG card

Slith Strider

Creature — Slith

Card Text

Whenever this creature becomes blocked, draw a card. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

A slith's form and function are determined by the color of the sun under which it's born.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Justin Sweet

Market Prices

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$0.27
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slith Strider? Basics

Slith Strider is a Creature — Slith card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature becomes blocked, draw a card. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Slith Strider cost to cast? Basics

Slith Strider has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Slith Strider's mana cost of {1}{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.

Slith Strider has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Slith Strider's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature becomes blocked, draw a card. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Slith Strider? Pricing

The current market price for Slith Strider is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Slith Strider? Pricing

You can purchase Slith Strider 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 Slith Strider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slith Strider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slith Strider legal in Modern? Legality

Slith Strider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Slith Strider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slith Strider 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 Slith Strider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Slith Strider in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Slith Strider legal in Legacy? Legality

Slith Strider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slith Strider legal in Vintage? Legality

Slith Strider 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 Slith Strider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Slith Strider 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 Slith Strider from? Details

This printing of Slith Strider is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 9.

Slith Strider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slith Strider's rarity? Details

Slith Strider is a uncommon card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Slith Strider? Details

Slith Strider was illustrated by Justin Sweet.

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

What is Slith Strider's power and toughness? Details

Slith Strider 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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