Blade Sliver

Blade Sliver was originally introduced as a common creature card in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Tempest. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team, it belongs to the Sliver tribe, a parasitic species characterized by the mechanic of sharing abilities with all other Slivers on the battlefield. The card was illustrated by Ron Spencer, whose gritty, surreal aesthetic helped establish the unsettling, hive-minded visual identity of the Slivers during the early years of the game.

The version from 'The List' is a contemporary reprint of this classic card, included by Wizards of the Coast as part of a curated selection of cards that appear in Set Boosters. These reprints maintain the original functionality and artwork, serving as an homage to the history of the game. While the original Tempest version was a staple for players exploring aggressive green-based deck strategies, its inclusion in 'The List' allows newer collectors to encounter a foundational piece of Magic lore within modern packaging.