Segmented Wurm
Tempest 269 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 269
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Jeff Miracola
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, put a -1/-1 counter on it.
"If only we could so easily leave behind those parts of ourselves that pain us."— Crovax
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Segmented Wurm was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set is widely regarded by enthusiasts as a high point in the game's design history, introducing mechanics like buyback and shadow while focusing on a self-contained narrative arc involving the Weatherlight crew. The card reflects the set's aesthetic shift toward more aggressive creature designs and atmospheric, high-fantasy illustrations.
The artwork was provided by Jeff Miracola, a prolific contributor to the game during the mid-to-late nineties. His approach for this piece emphasized the creature's segmented, monolithic nature, fitting the card's function as a resilient, multi-stage threat. Upon release, the card became a staple in casual circles and limited formats, valued for its efficient power-to-toughness ratio and its place within the thematic ecosystem of the plane of Rath.
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About Segmented Wurm
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