Magic: The Gathering

Gemhide Sliver

Time Spiral 196 • common

Set: Time Spiral
Collector number: 196
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: John Matson
Market price: $0.77

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What it's worth

$0.77market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.72 – $0.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Gemhide Sliver represents a vital tactical staple for any creature-focused deck, as it grants every member of its hive the ability to tap for mana of any color. Its role in this series makes it a highly functional inclusion for collectors who value cards that prioritize synergy and board-wide utility.

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Card face

What it does

All Slivers have "tap: Add one mana of any color."

"The land is weary. Even Skyshroud is depleted. We must find another source of mana—one that is growing despite our withering world."— Freyalise

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Gemhide Sliver was released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused heavily on nostalgia, revisiting mechanics and creature types from the game's early history, including the Slivers—a hive-mind species first introduced in the Tempest block. Designed as an uncommon, the card provides mana acceleration by allowing all Slivers to tap for any color, a utility that cemented its status as a staple for Sliver-themed decks.

The artwork was created by Franz Vohwinkel, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his detailed fantasy illustrations. In keeping with the visual evolution of the Sliver species, Vohwinkel depicted the creature with a bio-mechanical, organic aesthetic that emphasizes its role in the hive. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in multi-colored decks, becoming a cornerstone of tribal strategies in the years that followed.

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About

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