Quick Answer

Slither Blade is a common Creature — Snake Rogue from AKH (AKH) costing {U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Slither Blade MTG card

Slither Blade

Creature — Snake Rogue

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked.

Some naga initiates move as silently the suns' reflections on the water.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 1.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Zezhou Chen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$5.66
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€5.72
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slither Blade? Basics

Slither Blade is a Creature — Snake Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked."

How much mana does Slither Blade cost to cast? Basics

Slither Blade has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Slither Blade's mana cost of {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.

Slither Blade 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.

Slither Blade's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked."

What is the current price of Slither Blade? Pricing

The current market price for Slither Blade is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Slither Blade? Pricing

You can purchase Slither Blade 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.

Slither Blade normal: $0.25 | foil: $5.66

Is Slither Blade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slither Blade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slither Blade legal in Modern? Legality

Slither Blade is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Slither Blade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slither Blade 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 Slither Blade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Slither Blade is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Slither Blade legal in Legacy? Legality

Slither Blade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slither Blade legal in Vintage? Legality

Slither Blade 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 Slither Blade legal in Pauper? Legality

Slither Blade 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 Slither Blade from? Details

This printing of Slither Blade is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 71.

Slither Blade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slither Blade's rarity? Details

Slither Blade is a common card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Slither Blade? Details

Slither Blade was illustrated by Zezhou Chen.

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

What is Slither Blade's power and toughness? Details

Slither Blade is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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