Roar of the Wurm
Odyssey 266 • uncommon
- Set
- Odyssey
- Collector number
- 266
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
Create a 6/6 green Wurm creature token.
Flashback 3 generic mana green mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Roar of the Wurm was introduced in the 2001 Odyssey expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as part of the set's central mechanic, flashback, which allowed players to cast spells from their graveyard, emphasizing the set's themes of death and resurrection. Mechanically, the card was intended to provide significant value in the late game by creating a 6/6 Wurm creature token, reflecting the raw power associated with the green color identity in Magic's philosophy.
The artwork for this card was created by fantasy illustrator Michael Phillippi. His design focuses on the visceral, hulking presence of the creature, aiming to convey a sense of primal dread that fits the high-fantasy aesthetic of the game. Upon its release, the card became a staple of competitive play during its time in the Standard format, primarily due to its resilience against discard and removal effects, which solidified its status as a quintessential green control tool.
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