Root Sliver
Root Sliver Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Root Sliver is $7.29 (LGN #137), and the most expensive is $24.08 (LGN #137, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.29, down 3.4% over 7 days, up 18.5% over 30 days, down 10.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.89 (2026).
Root Sliver Printings & Prices
Root Sliver has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Root Sliver: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.20 cash for LGN #137 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #137 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #137 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #656 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #656 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #137 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #137 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
Root Sliver Rules Text & Legality
This spell can't be countered.
Sliver spells can't be countered.
Root Sliver is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Root 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 The first ability applies when this card is not on the battlefield. The second ability applies when this card is on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Root Sliver has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #656 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Extended Art |
| LGN #137 | 2003-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LGN #137 | 2003-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
SLD #656 
LGN #137 Root Sliver in Commander
Root Sliver is the #6,490 most-played card on EDHREC, up 18 places over the last 30 days.
Root Sliver FAQ
How much is Root Sliver worth?
Root Sliver is worth about $7.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $7.29 to $24.08 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Root Sliver legal in Commander?
Yes — Root Sliver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Root Sliver been reprinted?
Yes — Root Sliver has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Root Sliver expensive?
Root Sliver holds a $7.29 price because supply is limited to two printings.