Necrotic Sliver

Necrotic Sliver was originally printed in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion Planar Chaos, a set themed around an alternate reality where the color pie was re-imagined. This card reflects that design philosophy by granting the Sliver creature type a utility ability typically reserved for white or black spells, specifically the targeted destruction of permanents. The card was designed to be a potent tool in Sliver tribal decks, providing a repeatable, albeit costly, removal engine that aligns with the swarm-like nature of the creature type.

The art was illustrated by Pete Venters, a veteran artist of the game known for his distinct style during the late 1990s and 2000s. Venters sought to emphasize the parasitic and skeletal aesthetic of the creature, creating a visual identity that felt both threatening and cohesive with the rest of the Sliver line. When re-issued as part of The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into modern-era booster packs—it retained its original Planar Chaos collector number, PLC-159, serving as a nostalgic touchpoint for players familiar with the original era of the game.