Magic: The Gathering

Craw Wurm

Fourth Edition 238 • common

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 238
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Daniel Gelon
Market price: $0.15

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Market

What it's worth

$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a foundational piece of game history from the early years of the hobby, serving as a classic example of a creature that relies on raw power to dominate the board. While it is classified as a common, its presence in the game has established it as a recognizable staple that long-time players often associate with the fundamental experience of building a collection.

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Card face

What it does

The most terrifying thing about the Craw Wurm is probably the horrible crashing sound it makes as it speeds through the forest. This noise is so loud it echoes through the trees and seems to come from all directions at once.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Craw Wurm first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the quintessential 'vanilla' creature—one with no special abilities but high combat stats. Designed by Richard Garfield as part of the game's original core roster, it was intended to function as a powerful, albeit simple, green threat that could turn the tide of a game through sheer size rather than complex mechanics.

The artwork for the Fourth Edition printing, collector number 238, features the iconic illustration by Dan Frazier. Frazier, one of the original illustrators for the game, opted for a classic fantasy aesthetic that emphasized the creature's immense scale and predatory nature. While later expansions introduced more intricate card types, this specific printing remains a staple of nostalgia for early players, serving as a reminder of the game's foundational design philosophy.

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About

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