The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions expansion with Shifting Sliver, card number 52. This uncommon blue creature offers strategic value with its unique blocking restriction ability.
Shifting Sliver
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Legions
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Featuring artwork by Darrell Riche, this card belongs to the powerful Sliver tribe, a group of creatures known for sharing key abilities across the board. As a Sliver, this card shares its innate traits with other Slivers in play, making it a valuable piece for collectors building themed decks or completing the Legions roster. Shifting Sliver enters the battlefield with a mana cost of three generic and one blue mana, totaling a mana value of four. It possesses a power and toughness of two/two, but its true strength lies in its triggered ability. The card prevents other creatures from blocking it unless those blockers are also Slivers. This unique restriction allows it to navigate combat in ways that standard creatures cannot, providing a distinct tactical advantage in gameplay scenarios where the player controls multiple Slivers. The flavor text hints at the chaotic nature of the Sliver hive mind, referencing the Riptide Project and the overwhelming force these creatures can exert over their environment. For collectors, Shifting Sliver represents a significant era in Magic: The Gathering history. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth that Magic players have come to expect from the game. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to expand your collection or a new collector interested in the game's rich lore, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's enduring appeal.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Shifting Sliver
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Darrell Riche
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Sliver
2 / 2
U
Card Text
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Slivers can't be blocked except by Slivers.
Once the last few slivers the Riptide Project controlled were dead, there was nothing to keep the island from being completely overrun.








