Barbed Sliver
Barbed Sliver is a Uncommon Creature — Sliver from Tempest (163) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Barbed Sliver suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Barbed Sliver from Tempest?
Barbed Sliver is a Creature — Sliver in Tempest numbered 163. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Barbed Sliver (163) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Barbed Sliver worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.34 for Barbed Sliver. Low and high spread runs $0.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.57; Normal: $0.34. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 163 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.57 |
| cardmarket | $0.57 |
| Normal | $0.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Barbed Sliver?
Barbed Sliver is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Barbed Sliver?
Barbed Sliver lists as Creature — Sliver. Artist: Scott Kirschner. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Barbed Sliver (163) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Barbed Sliver is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Sliver in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.57; Normal: $0.34).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Sliver 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Barbed Sliver from Tempest?
Barbed Sliver is a Uncommon Creature — Sliver from Tempest numbered 163 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Barbed Sliver worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded Barbed Sliver. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Barbed Sliver?
Barbed Sliver is catalogued as Uncommon in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Barbed Sliver legal in Commander or Standard?
Barbed Sliver shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Barbed Sliver near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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