Essence Sliver
Essence Sliver Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Essence Sliver is $7.62 (SLD #612, Extended Art, Foil), and the most expensive is $27.86 (LGN #13, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.57, down 1.0% over 7 days, down 2.2% over 30 days, up 5.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.76 (2026).
Essence Sliver Printings & Prices
Essence Sliver has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Essence Sliver: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.50 cash for LGN #13 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #13 | Foil | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #13 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #8 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #8 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #13 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #612 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #8 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #13 | Nonfoil | $3.10 | $7.49 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #8 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $8.99 | 72% |
Essence Sliver Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a Sliver deals damage, its controller gains that much life.
Essence Sliver is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Essence Sliver Rulings
- 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 You only gain the life when the triggered ability resolves. If you are reduced to zero life before the ability resolves, you will lose before gaining the life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Sliver has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #612 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Extended Art |
| TSB #8 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #8 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| LGN #13 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| LGN #13 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #612 
TSB #8 
LGN #13 Essence Sliver in Commander
Essence Sliver is the #8,606 most-played card on EDHREC.
Essence Sliver FAQ
How much is Essence Sliver worth?
Essence Sliver is worth about $8.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $8.57 to $27.86 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Essence Sliver legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Sliver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Essence Sliver been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Sliver has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Sliver expensive?
Essence Sliver holds a $8.57 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.