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Wurmcoil Engine is a mythic Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wurm from 2XM (2XM) costing {6}. Current price: $8.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wurmcoil Engine MTG card

Wurmcoil Engine

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wurm

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 6.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Raymond Swanland
Deathtouch Lifelink

Market Prices

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$8.71
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TCGPlayer
$10.69
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Card Kingdom
$12.99
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$14.99
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Cardmarket
€8.74
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€12.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (16 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wurmcoil Engine? Basics

Wurmcoil Engine is a Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wurm card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Wurmcoil Engine cost to cast? Basics

Wurmcoil Engine has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Wurmcoil Engine's mana cost of {6} 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.

Wurmcoil Engine has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Wurmcoil Engine's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Wurmcoil Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Wurmcoil Engine is approximately $8.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Wurmcoil Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Wurmcoil Engine 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.

Wurmcoil Engine normal: $8.71 | foil: $10.69

Is Wurmcoil Engine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wurmcoil Engine in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wurmcoil Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Wurmcoil Engine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wurmcoil Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wurmcoil Engine 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 Wurmcoil Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wurmcoil Engine in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wurmcoil Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Wurmcoil Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wurmcoil Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Wurmcoil Engine 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 Wurmcoil Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wurmcoil Engine 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 Wurmcoil Engine from? Details

This printing of Wurmcoil Engine is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 308.

Wurmcoil Engine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wurmcoil Engine's rarity? Details

Wurmcoil Engine is a mythic card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Wurmcoil Engine? Details

Wurmcoil Engine was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is Wurmcoil Engine's power and toughness? Details

Wurmcoil Engine is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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