Spined Wurm

Description

Spined Wurm is a green creature card from the Stronghold expansion, originally published by Wizards of the Coast in 1998. Identified as card number 121 in the set, this Common rarity card is part of Magic: The Gathering's rich history of fantasy-themed collectible card games. The card features a mana cost of four generic mana and one green mana, requiring a total mana value of five to cast. As a Creature — Wurm, Spined Wurm enters the battlefield with a power and toughness of 5/4. This statistical profile makes it a formidable presence on the board, capable of dealing significant damage while holding its ground against opposing creatures. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the artistic direction of the late 1990s, a period when Magic: The Gathering established many of the core rules and creature types that define the game today. Collectors often seek out cards from the Stronghold set to complete their original run of Magic expansions. While Spined Wurm is not a rare or rare-variant card, its place in the set makes it a necessary component for dedicated set builders. The artwork, created by Keith Parkinson, brings the mythical wurm to life, adhering to the dark fantasy tone of the Stronghold environment. For investors and hobbyists, maintaining a complete collection of Magic: The Gathering cards provides a tangible connection to the game's evolution. The enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering lies in its deep strategic gameplay and the nostalgia of its early expansions. Spined Wurm remains a recognizable and functional piece of that legacy, continuing to see play in vintage formats and serving as a reminder of the game's foundational design principles.