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Splitting Slime is a rare Creature — Ooze from CN2 (CN2) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Splitting Slime MTG card

Splitting Slime

Creature — Ooze

Card Text

{4}{G}{G}: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, create a token that's a copy of this creature. (The token has no counters and isn't monstrous.)

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 James Paick
Monstrosity

Market Prices

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$0.99
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$2.08
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$0.99
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$1.99
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€0.40
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€1.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Splitting Slime? Basics

Splitting Slime is a Creature — Ooze card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{G}{G}: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, create a token that's a copy of this creature. (The token has no counters and isn't monstrous.)"

How much mana does Splitting Slime cost to cast? Basics

Splitting Slime has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Splitting Slime's mana cost of {3}{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.

Splitting Slime has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Splitting Slime's current oracle text is: "{4}{G}{G}: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, create a token that's a copy of this creature. (The token has no counters and isn't monstrous.)"

What is the current price of Splitting Slime? Pricing

The current market price for Splitting Slime is approximately $0.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Splitting Slime? Pricing

You can purchase Splitting Slime 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.

Splitting Slime normal: $0.99 | foil: $2.08

Is Splitting Slime legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Splitting Slime in Standard is not available.

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

Is Splitting Slime legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Splitting Slime in Modern is not available.

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

Is Splitting Slime legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Splitting Slime 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 Splitting Slime legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Splitting Slime in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Splitting Slime legal in Legacy? Legality

Splitting Slime is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Splitting Slime legal in Vintage? Legality

Splitting Slime 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 Splitting Slime legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Splitting Slime 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 Splitting Slime from? Details

This printing of Splitting Slime is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 72.

Splitting Slime may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Splitting Slime's rarity? Details

Splitting Slime is a rare card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Splitting Slime? Details

Splitting Slime was illustrated by James Paick.

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

What is Splitting Slime's power and toughness? Details

Splitting Slime is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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