Diffusion Sliver
Magic 2015 50 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Trevor Claxton
- Market price
- $2.12
What it does
Whenever a Sliver creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless its controller pays 2 generic mana.
"The hive shimmered, and its walls seemed a living mirror."— Hastric, Thunian scout
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Diffusion Sliver was released as part of the Magic 2015 core set in July 2014. As a card within the Sliver creature type lineage, it was designed to interact with the unique mechanical identity of Slivers, which traditionally grant shared abilities to all members of their hive. This iteration introduced a defensive tax mechanic, forcing opponents to pay an additional two mana if they wished to target a Sliver, reflecting the creature's thematic resistance to direct interference.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose atmospheric and organic style is a staple of modern Magic: The Gathering. Hamm’s design for the Diffusion Sliver emphasizes the creature’s eerie, semi-translucent physiology, blending fluid shapes with the classic insectoid features associated with the Sliver aesthetic. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players in casual and Commander formats for its ability to provide much-needed protection for tribal decks, solidifying its place as a functional and visually distinct member of the Sliver family.
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