Elderscale Wurm
Magic 2013 167 • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 167
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Richard Wright
- Market price
- $2.87
What it does
Trample
When this creature enters, if your life total is less than 7, your life total becomes 7.
As long as you have 7 or more life, damage that would reduce your life total to less than 7 reduces it to 7 instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elderscale Wurm was released in the Magic 2013 core set in July 2012. As a green creature card, it was designed to function as a powerful late-game threat that serves as both a formidable attacker and a defensive lifeline for players struggling with their life total. The card was created during a period where Magic: The Gathering design emphasized impactful, high-mana creatures capable of altering the state of the game immediately upon resolution.
The card was illustrated by Daarken, a frequent contributor to the franchise who is known for his atmospheric and gritty fantasy style. His depiction of the Wurm emphasizes its massive scale and ancient nature, fitting the flavor of a creature that prevents a player from losing the game as long as they have at least seven life. It remains a popular inclusion in casual Commander decks, particularly those focused on life-gain synergies or green ramp strategies.
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