Wurmcoil Engine
Commander Anthology Volume II 231 • mythic
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 231
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $9.85
What it does
Deathtouch, lifelink
When this creature dies, create a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Wurm artifact creature token with deathtouch and a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Wurm artifact creature token with lifelink.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wurmcoil Engine was originally introduced in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion as a centerpiece of the set's artifact-heavy theme. It was designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team to serve as a high-impact, resilient finisher for midrange and control strategies, utilizing the 'death trigger' mechanic to split into two smaller tokens, which provided significant value against removal spells. The design intentionally combined lifelink and deathtouch to make the card a formidable presence that forced difficult combat decisions for opponents.
The Commander Anthology Volume II version, released in 2018, features the iconic artwork by Raymond Swanland. Known for his aggressive, high-contrast style, Swanland’s illustration captures the mechanical, predatory nature of the Phyrexian machine. This particular printing was included to provide a widely accessible version of a card that had become a staple in the Commander format, maintaining the original art while utilizing the updated card frame and set-specific expansion symbol consistent with the anthology collection's aesthetic.
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