A 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop card featuring the Virulent Sliver (659Φ) in a rare foil treatment.
Virulent Sliver
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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The Virulent Sliver (659Φ) from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop represents a distinct addition to the TCG community for enthusiasts of the Sliver tribe. Designed by Franz Vohwinkel, this card features a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. As a Creature — Sliver with a mana cost of {G}, it offers unique gameplay mechanics where all Sliver creatures possess poisonous 1, meaning combat damage against players results in poison counters. Collectors often seek this card number to complete their Secret Lair Drop collections or to build themed decks centered around the Sliver archetype. The foil variant adds a layer of desirability for those focusing on premium finishes within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Virulent Sliver serves as a notable piece of modern TCG history, bridging gameplay utility with collector interest. Its presence in the Secret Lair Drop series highlights the ongoing evolution of card design and distribution strategies in the trading card game market.
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Virulent Sliver
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
Foil
{G}
Creature — Sliver
1 / 1
G
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All Sliver creatures have poisonous 1. (Whenever a Sliver deals combat damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)
"They actually have venom, not poison. If they were poisonous, a single drop would—IT BURNS! IT BURNS!" —Riptide researcher, last words