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Banding Sliver is a rare Creature — Sliver from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $10.77 USD.

Banding Sliver MTG card

Banding Sliver

Creature — Sliver

Card Text

All Slivers have banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Alicia Mickes

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banding Sliver? Basics

Banding Sliver is a Creature — Sliver card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All Slivers have banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

How much mana does Banding Sliver cost to cast? Basics

Banding Sliver has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Banding Sliver's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Banding Sliver has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Banding Sliver's current oracle text is: "All Slivers have banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

What is the current price of Banding Sliver? Pricing

The current market price for Banding Sliver is approximately $10.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Banding Sliver? Pricing

You can purchase Banding Sliver from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Banding Sliver legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Banding Sliver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Banding Sliver in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Banding Sliver from? Details

This printing of Banding Sliver is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 2.

Banding Sliver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Banding Sliver's rarity? Details

Banding Sliver is a rare card in CMB1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Banding Sliver? Details

Banding Sliver was illustrated by Alicia Mickes.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Banding Sliver's power and toughness? Details

Banding Sliver is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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