Basal Sliver
Secret Lair Drop 629 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 629
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Drew Tucker
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
All Slivers have "Sacrifice this permanent: Add black mana black mana."
"Fascinating . . . These creatures display the paradox of tenacity and purposed self-destruction I have sought to breed into my thrulls."— Endrek Sahr, master breeder
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Basal Sliver was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering products featuring curated reprints and unique artistic interpretations. This particular printing debuted in the 'Sliver Side' drop, designed to celebrate the hive-mind creature type that first appeared in the 2002 Onslaught expansion. These cards were marketed toward collectors interested in stylized, premium treatments of iconic mechanics.
The card features artwork by Drew Tucker, whose distinct watercolor-style aesthetic is a staple of early Magic: The Gathering history. His approach to the Basal Sliver emphasizes atmospheric, textured brushwork rather than the hyper-realistic digital styles often found in modern sets. This artistic direction was intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia, pairing the classic, high-utility ability of the Sliver with a visual signature that honors the game's vintage roots.
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