SLD #612
Essence Sliver
Creature · Sliver
TCGplayer market · LGN #13 nonfoil
$8.93 −0.6% −$0.05, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +1.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #8,554 Down 29 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy LGN #13 nonfoil
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Essence Sliver Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.93, down 0.6% over 7 days, up 1.0% over 30 days, down 0.5% over 90 days.
Essence Sliver Price History
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Where to Buy and Sell Essence Sliver
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Essence Sliver in Sealed Products
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Essence Sliver Printings & Prices
Essence Sliver has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
LGN #13
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Sell Essence Sliver: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #13 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #13 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #8 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TSB #8 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LGN #13 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #13 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #612 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #8 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #612 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TSB #8 | Nonfoil |
Essence Sliver Rules Text & Legality
Essence Sliver
Whenever a Sliver deals damage, its controller gains that much life.
The slivers would survive, even at the expense of every other creature on Otaria.
Essence Sliver is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Feb 3, 2003Legions · foilLGN #13
- Feb 3, 2003LegionsLGN #13
- Oct 6, 2006Time Spiral TimeshiftedTSB #8
- Oct 6, 2006Time Spiral Timeshifted · foilTSB #8
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Extended Art, foilSLD #612
Essence Sliver in Commander
Essence Sliver is the #8,554 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
#8,554
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 29 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Down 29 in 30 days
Essence Sliver FAQ
How much is Essence Sliver worth?
Essence Sliver is worth about $8.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
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 $8.93 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Essence Sliver?
Cards that fill a similar role include Syphon Sliver, Bonescythe Sliver, Sentinel Sliver.
