Quick Answer

Spined Sliver is a uncommon Creature — Sliver from H09 (H09) costing {R}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spined Sliver MTG card

Spined Sliver

Creature — Sliver

Card Text

Whenever a Sliver becomes blocked, that Sliver gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each creature blocking it.

"Slivers are evil and slivers are sly; And if you get eaten, then no one will cry." —Mogg children's rhyme

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 H09 H09 🎨 Ron Spencer

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$0.74
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spined Sliver? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever a Sliver becomes blocked, that Sliver gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each creature blocking it."

How much mana does Spined Sliver cost to cast? Basics

Spined Sliver has a mana cost of {R}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Spined Sliver's mana cost of {R}{G} 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.

Spined Sliver has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Spined Sliver's current oracle text is: "Whenever a Sliver becomes blocked, that Sliver gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each creature blocking it."

What is the current price of Spined Sliver? Pricing

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Where can I buy Spined Sliver? Pricing

You can purchase Spined 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 Spined Sliver legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Spined Sliver legal in Modern? Legality

Spined Sliver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spined Sliver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spined 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 Spined Sliver legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Spined Sliver legal in Legacy? Legality

Spined Sliver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spined Sliver legal in Vintage? Legality

Spined 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 Spined Sliver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spined Sliver 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 Spined Sliver from? Details

This printing of Spined Sliver is from H09 (H09), with collector number 14.

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

What is Spined Sliver's rarity? Details

Spined Sliver is a uncommon card in H09.

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

Who illustrated Spined Sliver? Details

Spined 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 Spined Sliver's power and toughness? Details

Spined Sliver is a 2/2 creature.

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

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