Worms of the Earth
The Dark 56 • rare
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 56
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
- Market price
- $6.74
What it does
Players can't play lands.
Lands can't enter the battlefield.
At the beginning of each upkeep, any player may sacrifice two lands of their choice or have this enchantment deal 5 damage to that player. If a player does either, destroy this enchantment.
The ground collapsed, leaving nothing but the great Worms' mucous residues.
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
Worms of the Earth was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fifth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to lean into a grim, gothic aesthetic, drawing inspiration from folklore, horror, and darker mythological tropes. The card itself was created during a period when the game was rapidly expanding its mechanical complexity, reflecting the developers' intent to introduce more interactive board-state elements.
The card’s illustration was provided by Quinton Hoover, a prominent early artist for the game known for his distinct, expressive linework. Hoover was tasked with visually interpreting the oppressive and eldritch themes of the set, and his work on this card contributed to the dark, evocative atmosphere that defined The Dark. While the card is often remembered for its unique thematic art, it received a mixed reception from players at the time due to its niche gameplay application compared to more powerful staples of the era.
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