Greater Sandwurm
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 157 • common
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Grzegorz Rutkowski
- Market price
- $0.31
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.)
On Ikoria, sandwurms never lie dormant for too long. In some regions, "no activity" is the greatest sign of danger.
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 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Designed to evoke the thematic weight of a colossal apex predator, the card reflects the set's central focus on oversized monsters and the ecosystem of a plane where creatures constantly evolve. It functions as a classic green ramp creature, utilizing the game's mechanics to occupy a niche as a resilient, difficult-to-target threat that maintains board presence in the late game.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Slawomir Maniak, who aimed to capture the sheer scale of the creature amidst the rugged, untamed landscapes typical of Ikoria. Maniak utilized dynamic lighting and perspective to emphasize the sandwurm's segmented anatomy and intimidating size. Upon release, the card was well-received by players within the Limited format for its reliability and its ability to bypass certain defensive interactions, cementing its status as a staple for deck-builders focused on heavy, impactful permanent cards.
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