Slinking Serpent
Slinking Serpent is a Uncommon Creature — Serpent from Invasion (274) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.58 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Slinking Serpent suits collectors and players working on Invasion who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Slinking Serpent from Invasion?
Slinking Serpent is a Creature — Serpent in Invasion numbered 274. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Slinking Serpent (274) is a format-relevant Creature — Serpent in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Slinking Serpent worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.58 for Slinking Serpent. Low and high spread runs $2.58 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $2.58; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 274 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.17 |
| cardmarket | $0.17 |
| foil | $2.58 |
| Normal | $0.12 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Slinking Serpent?
Slinking Serpent is a Uncommon printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Slinking Serpent?
Slinking Serpent lists as Creature — Serpent with keywords Landwalk, Forestwalk. Artist: Wayne England. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 274 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Slinking Serpent (274) is a format-relevant Creature — Serpent in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Slinking Serpent is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Serpent in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.58 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $2.58; Normal: $0.12).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{B} and type line Creature — Serpent help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Slinking Serpent from Invasion?
Slinking Serpent is a Uncommon Creature — Serpent from Invasion numbered 274 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Slinking Serpent worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.58 for ungraded Slinking Serpent. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Slinking Serpent?
Slinking Serpent is catalogued as Uncommon in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Slinking Serpent legal in Commander or Standard?
Slinking Serpent shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Slinking Serpent near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.58. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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