Dormant Sliver
Dormant Sliver Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dormant Sliver is $0.42 (TSR #250), and the most expensive is $8.02 (PLC #156, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, up 2.4% over 7 days, up 5.0% over 30 days, down 10.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.48 (2026).
Dormant Sliver Printings & Prices
Dormant Sliver has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Dormant Sliver: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for PLC #156 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | PLC #156 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #156 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #250 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #250 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| starcitygames | TSR #250 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #156 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #156 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #250 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #156 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| starcitygames | PLC #156 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Dormant Sliver Rules Text & Legality
All Sliver creatures have defender.
All Slivers have "When this permanent enters, draw a card."
Dormant Sliver is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Dormant Sliver Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 The controller of the Sliver that enters the battlefield draws a card, not necessarily the controller of Dormant Sliver.
- Mar 19, 2021 The last ability Dormant Sliver grants itself triggers when it enters the battlefield.
- Jul 1, 2013 Abilities that Slivers grant, as well as power/toughness boosts, are cumulative. However, for some abilities, like flying, having more than one instance of the ability doesn't provide any additional benefit.
- Jul 1, 2013 If the creature type of a Sliver changes so it's no longer a Sliver, it will no longer be affected by its own ability. Its ability will continue to affect other Sliver creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dormant Sliver has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #250 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSR #250 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLC #156 | 2007-02-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLC #156 | 2007-02-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
TSR #250 
PLC #156 Dormant Sliver in Commander
Dormant Sliver is the #14,955 most-played card on EDHREC, down 78 places over the last 30 days.
Dormant Sliver FAQ
How much is Dormant Sliver worth?
Dormant Sliver is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.42 to $8.02 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Dormant Sliver legal in Commander?
Yes — Dormant Sliver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Dormant Sliver been reprinted?
Yes — Dormant Sliver has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dormant Sliver cheap?
Dormant Sliver trades at about $0.42 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,955 on EDHREC).