---
name: "Memory Worm"
mana_cost: "{1}{R}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Creature — Alien Worm"
colors: ["R"]
color_identity: ["R"]
keywords: ["Paradox"]
set: "WHO"
set_name: "Doctor Who"
collector_number: "695"
rarity: "uncommon"
artist: "Craig J Spearing"
oracle_id: "8fb39f48-10a1-4d9c-870a-eeda070bf12b"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/memory-worm-who"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Memory Worm
- **Mana Cost:** `{1}{R}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Creature — Alien Worm
- **Power/Toughness:** 1/1
- **Keywords:** Paradox

## Oracle Text
Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, this creature deals 2 damage to target player. That player discards a card, then draws a card. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

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## Printing Details
- **Set:** Doctor Who (WHO) #695
- **Rarity:** Uncommon
- **Artist:** Craig J Spearing
- **Total Printings:** 5 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`