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Purple Worm Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Showcase MTG card
AFR #332 · Art by Russ Nicholson
AFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms#332Uncommon

Purple Worm

Creature · WormWard
TCGplayer market · AFR #332 nonfoil
$0.12 −7.7% −$0.01, 7 days
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EDHREC rank
#21,312 Down 194 in 30 days
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Purple Worm Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.12, down 7.7% over 7 days, down 7.7% over 30 days, down 7.7% over 90 days.

Purple Worm Price History

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Purple Worm Printings & Prices

Purple Worm has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and showcase treatments.

AFR set symbol, UncommonAFR #332
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AFR set symbol, UncommonAFR #201
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Purple Worm Rules Text & Legality

Purple Worm

This spell costs {2} less to cast if a creature died this turn.

Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)

Underground civilizations maintain magical barriers around their settlements to deter these monsters.

Purple Worm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Purple Worm Rulings

  • Jul 23, 2021

    If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.

  • Jul 23, 2021

    Purple Worm's first ability will never reduce its cost more than {2}, no matter how many creatures died this turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Purple Worm has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · ShowcaseAFR #332
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · Showcase, foilAFR #332
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten RealmsAFR #201
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · foilAFR #201
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Promo PackPAFR #201p
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, UncommonAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Promo Pack, foilPAFR #201p

Purple Worm in Commander

Purple Worm is the #21,312 most-played card on EDHREC, down 194 places over the last 30 days.

#21,312 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 194 in 30 days

Purple Worm FAQ

How much is Purple Worm worth?

Purple Worm is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Purple Worm legal in Commander?

Yes. Purple Worm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Purple Worm been reprinted?

Yes. Purple Worm has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Purple Worm cheap?

Purple Worm trades at about $0.12; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,312 on EDHREC).