Magic: The Gathering

Whiptail Wurm

Starter 1999 149 • uncommon

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 149
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 6 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Una Fricker
Market price: $0.48

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$0.48market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.45 – $0.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Whiptail Wurm from the 1999 Starter set reflects the era's focus on foundational creatures designed to introduce players to the mechanics of the game. Collectors often value cards from this specific print run for their unique aesthetic, featuring early digital illustrations like this piece by Una Fricker.

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What it does

It's hard to say for certain which end is more dangerous.

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Provenance

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Whiptail Wurm was released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Starter set, a product specifically designed to lower the barrier to entry for new players. The set featured simplified mechanics and iconic creature types, focusing on accessible gameplay that retained the strategic depth of the core game while omitting more complex card interactions.

The artwork was provided by Una Fricker, who contributed several pieces to the game during this era. Her depiction of the creature emphasizes the aggressive, serpentine nature of the Wurm, utilizing a visceral style meant to convey the danger of the creature in the game's fantasy ecosystem. It remains a notable example of the aesthetic standards established for the introductory products of the late nineties.

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Whiptail WurmPortal · #192 · uncommon$0.55

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