Spined Wurm
Portal 185 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Colin MacNeil
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
It has more teeth than fit in its mouth.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Spined Wurm was released in 1997 as part of the Portal introductory set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed specifically to simplify the rules and lower the barrier to entry for new players, featuring simplified mechanics and a distinct aesthetic. The card reflects the set's goal of teaching basic creature combat, providing a straightforward, high-toughness green creature that served as a reliable staple for beginning decks.
The illustration for this iteration of the Spined Wurm was created by artist Daren Bader. In keeping with the visual identity of the Portal era, the artwork emphasizes a clear, naturalistic depiction of the creature, prioritizing readability and evocative atmosphere over the more complex, abstract designs found in contemporary sets. Upon its release, it was widely recognized as a functional, utilitarian card that epitomized the set's pedagogical approach to game design.
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