The 2012 Magic: The Gathering M13 Mythic Rare card Elderscale Wurm (167) features a 7/7 Wurm with unique life-total protection mechanics.
Elderscale Wurm
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Released in 2012 as part of the Magic: The Gathering M13 core set, the Elderscale Wurm stands as a formidable presence in the trading card game landscape. Identified by card number 167, this Mythic Rare creature demands a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}{G} to cast, reflecting its significant impact on the board. As a high-impact seven-mana creature, it commands attention through its sheer size and resilient defensive capabilities. The Elderscale Wurm is a 7/7 Wurm that offers substantial utility beyond its aggressive power. Its primary ability triggers upon entering the battlefield: if the controller’s life total is less than 7, it automatically becomes 7. This feature provides a crucial safety net for players who have taken damage earlier in the game. Furthermore, a continuous passive effect ensures that as long as your life total is 7 or more, any damage that would reduce it below 7 is prevented, effectively locking your health at a minimum threshold. Whether you are building a deck focused on survival and late-game power or simply expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, this card represents a key piece of the M13 era. Its unique combination of raw power and protective abilities makes it a memorable addition to any serious enthusiast's library.
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Elderscale Wurm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Richard Wright
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Wurm
7 / 7
G
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Trample When this creature enters, if your life total is less than 7, your life total becomes 7. As long as you have 7 or more life, damage that would reduce your life total to less than 7 reduces it to 7 instead.






