Barbed Sliver
Tempest 163 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
All Sliver creatures have "2 generic mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."
Spans of spines leapt from one sliver to the next, forming a deadly hedge around the Weatherlight.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barbed Sliver was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest set, a pivotal expansion in Magic: The Gathering history that introduced the Sliver creature type. The set was designed to explore themes of interconnectedness and hive-mind mechanics, with Slivers functioning as a cohesive unit where each individual card granted a specific ability to all other Slivers in play. This mechanical design emphasized synergy, encouraging players to build decks that grew progressively more powerful as their board presence increased.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in early Magic illustration known for his distinct, expressive style. In his depiction of the Barbed Sliver, Rush focused on the alien, aggressive anatomy that defined the creature type, using sharp, jagged forms to visually represent its ability to deal damage whenever it is blocked. Upon its release, the card became a staple for players exploring aggressive strategies, cementing the Sliver tribe as one of the most iconic and enduring archetypes in the game.
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