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The First Sliver
Price history
The First Sliver price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $39.05.
The First Sliver Price Summary
The First Sliver's current headline price is $39.05.
The First Sliver Printings & Prices
The First Sliver has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil, nonfoil and etched finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.
All finishes
Sell The First Sliver: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #200 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #200 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1371 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1371 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #200 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #200 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #26 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #26 | Foil | — | — | — |
The First Sliver Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)
Sliver spells you cast have cascade.
The First Sliver is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
The First Sliver Rulings
- Jun 18, 2021 A spell's mana value is determined only by its mana cost. Ignore any alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, or cost reductions.
- Jun 18, 2021 Cascade triggers when you cast the spell, meaning that it resolves before that spell. If you end up casting the exiled card, it will go on the stack above the spell with cascade.
- Jun 18, 2021 Due to a 2021 rules change to cascade, not only do you stop exiling cards if you exile a nonland card with lesser mana value than the spell with cascade, but the resulting spell you cast must also have lesser mana value. Previously, in cases where a card's mana value differed from the resulting spell, such as with some modal double-faced cards or cards with an Adventure, you could cast a spell with a higher mana value than the exiled card.
- Jun 18, 2021 If a spell with cascade is countered, the cascade ability will still resolve normally.
- Jun 18, 2021 If the card has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The First Sliver has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF25 #3 | 2025-02-03 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
| SLD #1371 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SLD #1371 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| H1R #26 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| H1R #26 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| MH1 #200 | 2019-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
| MH1 #200 | 2019-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
PF25 #3 
SLD #1371 
H1R #26 The First Sliver in Commander
The First Sliver is the #4,231 most-played card on EDHREC, down 78 places over the last 30 days.
The First Sliver FAQ
How much is The First Sliver worth?
The First Sliver is worth about $39.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is The First Sliver legal in Commander?
Yes — The First Sliver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has The First Sliver been reprinted?
Yes — The First Sliver has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The First Sliver expensive?
The First Sliver holds a $39.05 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.