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Engulfing Slagwurm Scars of Mirrodin MTG card

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Engulfing Slagwurm

CREATURE — WURM Rare
Scars of Mirrodin SOM #118 EDHREC #10,263
$0.54
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Engulfing Slagwurm Price Summary

Engulfing Slagwurm's current headline price is $0.54.

Engulfing Slagwurm Printings & Prices

2 printings

Engulfing Slagwurm has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Sell Engulfing Slagwurm: Buylist Offers

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Card Kingdom SOM #118 Foil
CoolStuffInc SOM #118 Foil
Card Kingdom SOM #118 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc SOM #118 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc J22 #655 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom J22 #655 Nonfoil

Engulfing Slagwurm Rules Text & Legality

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Creature — Wurm — mana cost {5}{G}{G}

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, destroy that creature. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness.

"Its teeth exist only for decoration."

Engulfing Slagwurm is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
pauper
Not legal

Engulfing Slagwurm Rulings

5 most recent
  • Jan 1, 2011 As each ability resolves, the amount of life you gain is equal to the appropriate creature’s current toughness (if it’s somehow still on the battlefield), or its toughness as it last existed on the battlefield (in all other cases).
  • Jan 1, 2011 Engulfing Slagwurm’s ability triggers and resolves during the declare blockers step. Creatures destroyed this way will not deal combat damage.
  • Jan 1, 2011 Even if the ability of an attacking Engulfing Slagwurm destroys each creature blocking it, Engulfing Slagwurm won’t deal combat damage to the player or planeswalker it’s attacking unless it somehow gains trample.
  • Jan 1, 2011 If Engulfing Slagwurm’s ability resolves and the other creature is not destroyed (perhaps because it has already left the battlefield or it regenerates), you’ll still gain life equal to that creature’s toughness.
  • Jan 1, 2011 If your Engulfing Slagwurm blocks or becomes blocked by multiple creatures, its ability triggers that many times. Each trigger will be associated with a specific creature. You choose which order to have the abilities resolve.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

3 printings

Engulfing Slagwurm has been reprinted 3 times.

Set Date Rarity Treatment
J22 #655 2022-12-02 Rare Standard
SOM #118 2010-10-01 Rare Standard
SOM #118 2010-10-01 Rare Standard

Engulfing Slagwurm in Commander

Engulfing Slagwurm is the #10,263 most-played card on EDHREC, down 211 places over the last 30 days.

Engulfing Slagwurm FAQ

How much is Engulfing Slagwurm worth?

Engulfing Slagwurm is worth about $0.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.

Is Engulfing Slagwurm legal in Commander?

Yes — Engulfing Slagwurm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Engulfing Slagwurm been reprinted?

Yes — Engulfing Slagwurm has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Engulfing Slagwurm cheap?

Engulfing Slagwurm trades at about $0.54 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,263 on EDHREC).