Crush of Wurms

Crush of Wurms was released in 2002 as part of the Judgment expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Judgment was the third set in the Odyssey block and introduced a mechanical emphasis on the color green, which allowed for massive, high-cost creatures to dominate the late game. The card was designed to embody the sheer, overwhelming power associated with green-aligned sorceries, serving as a signature 'timmy' card intended to reward players for reaching high mana thresholds.

The evocative artwork for Crush of Wurms was created by veteran illustrator Kev Walker. Known for his gritty and highly textured style, Walker illustrated the Wurms with a sense of immense scale and predatory intensity, aiming to capture the chaotic momentum of the spell. Upon its release, the card became a popular inclusion in casual formats and multiplayer settings, where its ability to generate multiple large tokens could significantly shift the board state despite its high casting cost.