Syphon Sliver
Commander Masters 870 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 870
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
- Market price
- $6.85
What it does
Sliver creatures you control have lifelink. (Damage dealt by a Sliver creature you control also causes you to gain that much life.)
The hive knows no fear or mercy, only hunger.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Syphon Sliver was originally introduced in the 2007 set Legions, marking the creature's debut as part of a cycle of slivers that granted life-link-style abilities to the hive. The design intent behind this specific mechanic was to provide the swarm with a recurring source of vitality, reflecting the parasitic nature of the sliver evolution. By the time it was reprinted in the 2023 Commander Masters set as card number 870, the creature had become a staple in tribal decks, valued for its ability to stabilize a player's life total during aggressive board states.
The artwork for this Commander Masters iteration reflects the contemporary aesthetic of the set, maintaining the classic, unsettling sliver anatomy characterized by elongated, biomechanical features. The illustration process aimed to bridge the gap between the creature's original 2007 appearance and the modern visual standards of Magic: The Gathering, ensuring that the card felt both nostalgic to long-term players and visually cohesive with modern supplementary sets. It was received as a functional, necessary reprint for players looking to complete their Sliver-themed commander decks.
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