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Waning Wurm is a uncommon Creature — Zombie Wurm from PLC (PLC) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Waning Wurm MTG card

Waning Wurm

Creature — Zombie Wurm

Card Text

Vanishing 2 (This creature enters with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.)

Card Stats

7/6 uncommon CMC: 4.0 PLC PLC 🎨 Alan Pollack
Vanishing

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$0.23
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$0.59
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.15
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waning Wurm? Basics

Waning Wurm is a Creature — Zombie Wurm card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vanishing 2 (This creature enters with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.)"

How much mana does Waning Wurm cost to cast? Basics

Waning Wurm has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Waning Wurm's mana cost of {3}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Waning Wurm has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Waning Wurm's current oracle text is: "Vanishing 2 (This creature enters with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.)"

What is the current price of Waning Wurm? Pricing

The current market price for Waning Wurm is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Waning Wurm? Pricing

You can purchase Waning Wurm from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Waning Wurm normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.59

Is Waning Wurm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waning Wurm in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Waning Wurm legal in Modern? Legality

Waning Wurm is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Waning Wurm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waning Wurm is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Waning Wurm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Waning Wurm in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Waning Wurm legal in Legacy? Legality

Waning Wurm is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Waning Wurm legal in Vintage? Legality

Waning Wurm is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Waning Wurm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Waning Wurm in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Waning Wurm from? Details

This printing of Waning Wurm is from PLC (PLC), with collector number 83.

Waning Wurm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waning Wurm's rarity? Details

Waning Wurm is a uncommon card in PLC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Waning Wurm? Details

Waning Wurm was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Waning Wurm's power and toughness? Details

Waning Wurm is a 7/6 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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