Metallic Sliver

The Metallic Sliver token was introduced as part of the Time Spiral Remastered set, released in 2021 by Wizards of the Coast. This set was designed to curate and distill the most iconic and mechanically significant cards from the original Time Spiral block, a period characterized by its emphasis on nostalgia, complex rules, and deep-cut references to Magic: The Gathering history. The token itself serves as a representative of the Sliver creature type, an evolutionary hive-mind race that has remained a fan favorite for its unique ability to share traits across all members of its collective.

The art for this specific printing emphasizes the sleek, biomechanical aesthetic synonymous with Slivers, reflecting the design evolution the creatures underwent during the Time Spiral era. The illustration maintains the stark, alien silhouette typical of the archetype, balancing historical fidelity with the updated visual standards of modern Magic tokens. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors who valued its utility in Commander and draft formats, serving as a functional and stylistic callback to the experimental nature of the original 2006-2007 set block.