Today we discuss Gregorian Worm and boy does this creature take me back!  I remember back in the day when the Shadowclash set came out and I was like, “Cool!  A fourth set!”  Lol…  It’s great to think of how many sets have come out since then and how some sets, like Shadowclash, stand out more than some other sets.  Here we go with the stats:

 

Gregorian Worm 

Cost: 4

Race: Parasite Worm

Civilization: Darkness

Type: Creature

Rules Text:

·         Shield Trigger

Power: 3000
 

I have no idea why it’s called “Gregorian”… It must be some inside joke for the WOTC staff.  In actuality it should be renamed to “Oh Crap! Worm”.  I remember almost ever time when I summoned it from my shields people would say “Oh Crap!” instead of its real name.  I also love the flavor text!

 

Naturally, 3000 for 4 mana is pretty bad… However, a lot of darkness creatures are like that.  What makes up for this is the fact that Gregorian Worm has a shield trigger ability.  In other words you can immediately summon it for no cost when your opponent hits it from your shields.  So 3000 power for no cost?  Sweet!  Where do I sign?  Creatures like these are especially useful against the rush.  It’s especially rewarding when your opponents breaks it on turn 2 with his Braid Claw.

 

And of course, we have a potentially free, beefy, evo bait.

 

The Good:  The power that Gregorian Worm brings out when it’s summoned for free is incredible!

 

The Bad:  3000 for 4 mana isn’t the greatest thing.

 

The Ugly:  If these things end up in your hand early on, they’re pretty much going in the mana zone.  There are better things to do on turn 4.

 

Constructed Rating: 3/5 – A solid creature with a solid effect deserves a solid rating.

 

Limited Rating: 3/5 – In a set where shield trigger creatures are predominant, Gregorian Worm certainly stands out.

 

Please feel free to post your comments, questions, and/or objections on the Message Board and I’ll be more than happy to respond.  Happy dueling!

- DRY 1337