Quick Answer

Spitting Slug is a uncommon Creature — Slug from DRK (DRK) costing {1}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.94 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spitting Slug MTG card

Spitting Slug

Creature — Slug

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, you may pay {1}{G}. If you do, this creature gains first strike until end of turn. Otherwise, each creature blocking or blocked by this creature gains first strike until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Anson Maddocks

Market Prices

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$1.94
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$2.49
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€3.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spitting Slug? Basics

Spitting Slug is a Creature — Slug card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, you may pay {1}{G}. If you do, this creature gains first strike until end of turn. Otherwise, each creature blocking or blocked by this creature gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Spitting Slug cost to cast? Basics

Spitting Slug has a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Spitting Slug's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Spitting Slug 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.

Spitting Slug's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, you may pay {1}{G}. If you do, this creature gains first strike until end of turn. Otherwise, each creature blocking or blocked by this creature gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Spitting Slug? Pricing

The current market price for Spitting Slug is approximately $1.94 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Spitting Slug? Pricing

You can purchase Spitting Slug 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 Spitting Slug legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spitting Slug in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spitting Slug legal in Modern? Legality

Spitting Slug is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spitting Slug legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spitting Slug 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 Spitting Slug legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spitting Slug in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spitting Slug legal in Legacy? Legality

Spitting Slug is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spitting Slug legal in Vintage? Legality

Spitting Slug 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 Spitting Slug legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spitting Slug 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 Spitting Slug from? Details

This printing of Spitting Slug is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 88.

Spitting Slug may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spitting Slug's rarity? Details

Spitting Slug is a uncommon card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Spitting Slug? Details

Spitting Slug was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

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

What is Spitting Slug's power and toughness? Details

Spitting Slug is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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