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Advent of the Wurm is a rare Instant from DGM (DGM) costing {1}{G}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Advent of the Wurm MTG card

Advent of the Wurm

Instant

Card Text

Create a 5/5 green Wurm creature token with trample.

The consciousness of Mat'Selesnya does not always spread in peaceful ways.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 DGM DGM 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.59
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advent of the Wurm? Basics

Advent of the Wurm is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a 5/5 green Wurm creature token with trample."

How much mana does Advent of the Wurm cost to cast? Basics

Advent of the Wurm has a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Advent of the Wurm's mana cost of {1}{G}{G}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Advent of the Wurm has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Advent of the Wurm's current oracle text is: "Create a 5/5 green Wurm creature token with trample."

What is the current price of Advent of the Wurm? Pricing

The current market price for Advent of the Wurm is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Advent of the Wurm? Pricing

You can purchase Advent of the Wurm from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Advent of the Wurm normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.5

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Advent of the Wurm in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Modern? Legality

Advent of the Wurm is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Advent of the Wurm is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Advent of the Wurm is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Legacy? Legality

Advent of the Wurm is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Vintage? Legality

Advent of the Wurm is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Advent of the Wurm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Advent of the Wurm in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Advent of the Wurm from? Details

This printing of Advent of the Wurm is from DGM (DGM), with collector number 51.

Advent of the Wurm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Advent of the Wurm's rarity? Details

Advent of the Wurm is a rare card in DGM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Advent of the Wurm? Details

Advent of the Wurm was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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