Spined Wurm
Magic 2011 197 • common
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
"They're as much like plants as animals. Leave them unchecked, and they'll choke out all other forms of life."— Hadi Kasten, Calla Dale naturalist
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 is a foundational creature card within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, appearing in the Magic 2011 core set as a functional reprint of cards dating back to the game's earliest years. Originally conceived as a classic 'vanilla' creature, it serves as a straightforward representative of the green color identity, prioritizing raw size and efficiency over complex mechanics to help teach players the fundamentals of combat and board presence.
The artwork for the Magic 2011 version was rendered by illustrator Kev Walker, a prolific artist in the game's history known for his distinct, gritty style. His depiction of the Wurm emphasizes its imposing physical scale and predatory nature, fitting seamlessly into the aesthetic goals of the core set, which sought to balance nostalgic appeal with updated visual clarity for a new generation of players.
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