Wild Wurm
Tempest 212 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 212
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Randy Elliott
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
When this creature enters, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, return this creature to its owner's hand.
Wurm heads appear Wild wurm near Wurm tails you see Wild wurm flee
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wild Wurm was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed by Mike Elliott and a dedicated development team to introduce mechanics like buyback and shadow, marking a significant era in the game's evolution by emphasizing tactical combat and board control. It served as a flagship set for the Rath block, immersing players in a dark, atmospheric plane defined by the encroaching Phyrexian influence.
The card features artwork by artist Donato Giancola, who was commissioned to illustrate the creature’s imposing, serpentine form. Known for his technical mastery of oil painting, Giancola focused on conveying the raw, unrefined power of the wurm, integrating it into the gritty visual aesthetic that defined the Tempest release. While not a centerpiece of professional tournament play, the card is frequently noted by collectors for its classic 1990s aesthetic and its representation of the formidable green-aligned creatures inherent to the game's lore.
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