Greater Sandwurm
Amonkhet 168 • common
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less.
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
A sandwurm can lie in wait beneath the sands for years until the slightest tremor alerts it to the presence of prey.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Greater Sandwurm was released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Amonkhet. The set was inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, centering on a desert plane ruled by the dragon planeswalker Nicol Bolas. Mechanically, the card was designed as a high-mana green creature intended to serve as a late-game threat in the Limited format, reflecting the immense, inescapable nature of the predators roaming the dunes of the setting.
The artwork was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, a prolific artist for the game known for his dynamic creature designs. Velinov aimed to capture the sheer scale and terror of a colossal wurm emerging from the shifting sands, utilizing dramatic lighting and perspective to emphasize the creature's size. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its flavor-accurate design, serving as an effective board-stabilizer that embodied the harsh environment of the Amonkhet block.
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