Ward Sliver

Ward Sliver was originally printed as a common card in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering set Nemesis, part of the Mercadian Masques block. The card features an illustration by Pete Venters, who captured the creature's eerie, parasitic aesthetic. During this era of card design, the Sliver tribe was established as a unique mechanic where creatures shared collective abilities, reflecting a hive-mind biological structure that became a defining feature of the game's creature archetypes.

The version from 'The List' is a contemporary inclusion, part of a curated selection of reprints designed to reintroduce older cards into the modern play environment. By featuring cards from across the history of the game in current booster packs, Wizards of the Coast allows players to access vintage mechanics that might otherwise be unavailable. This specific inclusion honors the enduring popularity of the Sliver creature type, which has remained a recurring fan favorite throughout the game's multi-decade lifecycle.