Fungus Sliver

Fungus Sliver was originally introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral, a release designed to celebrate the history of the game by revisiting mechanics and creature types from previous eras. The Sliver creature type, which functions through a shared hive-mind ability that grants buffs to all Slivers on the battlefield, became a staple of high-synergy deck building. This specific iteration, illustrated by Carl Critchlow, leans into the surreal and grotesque aesthetic that defines the Sliver lineage, emphasizing their parasitic and adaptive nature.

The Time Spiral Remastered version, released in 2021, served as a curated consolidation of the most iconic cards from the original Time Spiral block. This reprint maintains the mechanical identity of the original while utilizing the modern card frame and high-fidelity printing processes available to contemporary sets. As a creature that allows Slivers to regenerate, it occupies a specific tactical niche in tribal decks, remaining a sought-after piece for players who value the thematic and mechanical cohesion of the Sliver collective.