Magic: The Gathering

Plated Wurm

Portal Second Age 141 • common

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 141
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Daniel Gelon
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.24 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Plated Wurm is a foundational creature card from this set, serving as a reliable presence for players looking to anchor their early strategy. As a common card, it represents the essential building blocks that define the character and pace of play within this specific collection.

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What it does

"I'd hate to see the bird that could get this wurm!"— Alaborn soldier

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Plated Wurm was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast to be a gateway for new players, featuring simplified mechanics and streamlined rules that removed the complexity of the stack and complex timing windows found in core sets of the era. The set took place in the fictional world of Rabiah, a plane inspired by Middle Eastern mythology, and aimed to lower the barrier to entry for tabletop gaming enthusiasts.

The illustration for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most recognizable figures in early Magic history. His design for the Plated Wurm emphasizes the creature's formidable, armored nature, aligning with the card's role as a sturdy green mid-range threat. While Portal Second Age cards were initially viewed as less desirable by competitive players due to their simplified card text and inability to be played in standard tournament formats at the time, the set has since gained a following among collectors for its distinct aesthetic and the legacy of its contributing artists.

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