Elderscale Wurm
M13Magic 2013/#167/2012Mythic
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$6.49
Cardmarket€2.53
ManaPool$1.87
TCGplayer$2.99
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$3.25
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $6.49High $6.49Low $2.99▲ 86.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.99TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 4.2%90d▲ 4.9%
90d high
$2.99
90d low
$2.78
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.99
Magic 2013
- Up 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $2.99.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 191% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Wurm
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.
7 / 7
Keywords
Trample
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (5)
wotc1 Jul 2012
Elderscale Wurm’s last ability doesn’t prevent damage. It only changes the result of damage dealt to you. For example, a creature will lifelink that deals damage to you will still cause its controller to gain life, even if that damage would reduce your life total to less than 7.
wotc1 Jul 2012
If damage is dealt to you and Elderscale Wurm at the same time, and that damage is enough to destroy Elderscale Wurm and reduce your life total to 7 or less, Elderscale Wurm’s ability will still apply. For example, if you have 10 life and a spell deals 10 damage to you and 10 damage to Elderscale Wurm, you’ll end up at 7 life and Elderscale Wurm will be destroyed.
wotc1 Jul 2012
Elderscale Wurm’s last ability doesn’t affect the loss or payment of life.
wotc1 Jul 2012
If you have less than 7 life, damage dealt to you reduces your life total as normal.
wotc1 Jul 2012
In a Commander game, combat damage you’re dealt by a commander is still tracked, even if it doesn’t change your life total.
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About this card
Elderscale Wurm
Elderscale Wurm is a Creature — Wurm, with mana cost {4}{G}{G}{G} (mana value 7).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.99 (up 4.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Elderscale Wurm FAQ
How much is Elderscale Wurm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Elderscale Wurm is $2.99. It is up 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.78 to $2.99.
What is the cheapest printing of Elderscale Wurm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2013 at $2.99 on TCGplayer.
What set was Elderscale Wurm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M13 #167, released 2012-07-13.
Is there a foil version of Elderscale Wurm?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $8.69 versus $2.99 for nonfoil, which is 191% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Elderscale Wurm legal in Commander?
Yes, Elderscale Wurm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elderscale Wurm legal in Modern?
Yes, Elderscale Wurm is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elderscale Wurm legal in Standard?
Elderscale Wurm is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Elderscale Wurm do?
Elderscale Wurm is a Creature — Wurm with mana cost {4}{G}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".