Quick Answer

Tragic Slip is a common Instant from C14 (C14) costing {B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tragic Slip MTG card

Tragic Slip

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 C14 C14 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Morbid

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.41
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Cardmarket
€0.46
Foil
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (16 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tragic Slip? Basics

Tragic Slip is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn."

How much mana does Tragic Slip cost to cast? Basics

Tragic Slip has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Tragic Slip's mana cost of {B} 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.

Tragic Slip 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.

Tragic Slip's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn."

What is the current price of Tragic Slip? Pricing

The current market price for Tragic Slip is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Tragic Slip? Pricing

You can purchase Tragic Slip 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 Tragic Slip legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tragic Slip in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tragic Slip legal in Modern? Legality

Tragic Slip is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tragic Slip legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tragic Slip 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 Tragic Slip legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tragic Slip in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tragic Slip legal in Legacy? Legality

Tragic Slip is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tragic Slip legal in Vintage? Legality

Tragic Slip 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 Tragic Slip legal in Pauper? Legality

Tragic Slip 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 Tragic Slip from? Details

This printing of Tragic Slip is from C14 (C14), with collector number 167.

Tragic Slip may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tragic Slip's rarity? Details

Tragic Slip is a common card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Tragic Slip? Details

Tragic Slip was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

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