Syphon Sliver
Magic 2014 117 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2014
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $5.93
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.)
When the hive must feed, every appendage becomes an additional mouth.
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 introduced in the Magic 2014 core set, released in July 2013, as part of Wizards of the Coast's effort to revitalize the popular Sliver creature type for a modern audience. Mechanically, the card was designed to grant the lifelink ability to all Slivers, fitting the core set's theme of accessible but powerful tribal synergies. The design team focused on providing players with a straightforward, effective way to stabilize their board state during aggressive games.
The artwork for this particular iteration was created by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his gritty, detailed creature designs. Walker's depiction of the Syphon Sliver emphasizes the alien, hive-mind aesthetic characteristic of the species, moving away from the more abstract designs of early sets. Upon release, the card was well-received by casual tribal players and those participating in Limited formats for its utility and distinct visual appeal.
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