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Purple Worm
CREATURE — WORM Uncommon
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms EDHREC #20,938
$0.14
+16.7%
7 days
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Purple Worm Price Summary
Purple Worm's current headline price is $0.14.
Purple Worm Printings & Prices
3 printings
Purple Worm has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and showcase treatments.
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Sell Purple Worm: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #201p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #332 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #201 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #332 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #201p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #201 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Purple Worm Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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}.)
Purple Worm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Purple Worm Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Purple Worm has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAFR #201p | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #201p | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Promo Pack |
| AFR #201 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AFR #201 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AFR #332 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| AFR #332 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
PAFR #201p Purple Worm in Commander
Purple Worm is the #20,938 most-played card on EDHREC, down 320 places over the last 30 days.
Purple Worm FAQ
How much is Purple Worm worth?
Purple Worm is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.14 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,938 on EDHREC).