Quick Answer

Wriggling Grub is a uncommon Creature — Worm from J25 (J25) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.51 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wriggling Grub MTG card

Wriggling Grub

Creature — Worm

Card Text

When this creature dies, create two 1/1 black and green Worm creature tokens.

The professor of essence studies always relished the looks on the first-years' faces as their vivisections descended into chaos.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Caio Monteiro

Market Prices

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$0.51
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$1.49
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€0.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wriggling Grub? Basics

Wriggling Grub is a Creature — Worm card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, create two 1/1 black and green Worm creature tokens."

How much mana does Wriggling Grub cost to cast? Basics

Wriggling Grub has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Wriggling Grub's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Wriggling Grub has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Wriggling Grub's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, create two 1/1 black and green Worm creature tokens."

What is the current price of Wriggling Grub? Pricing

The current market price for Wriggling Grub is approximately $0.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Wriggling Grub? Pricing

You can purchase Wriggling Grub 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.

Is Wriggling Grub legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wriggling Grub in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wriggling Grub legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wriggling Grub in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wriggling Grub legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wriggling Grub 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 Wriggling Grub legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wriggling Grub in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wriggling Grub legal in Legacy? Legality

Wriggling Grub is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wriggling Grub legal in Vintage? Legality

Wriggling Grub 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 Wriggling Grub legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wriggling Grub 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 Wriggling Grub from? Details

This printing of Wriggling Grub is from J25 (J25), with collector number 12.

Wriggling Grub may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wriggling Grub's rarity? Details

Wriggling Grub is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Wriggling Grub? Details

Wriggling Grub was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.

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

What is Wriggling Grub's power and toughness? Details

Wriggling Grub is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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