Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Deeproot Waters is $0.27 (LCC #152), and the most expensive is $3.06 (XLN #51, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 15.6% over 7 days, up 22.7% over 30 days, up 22.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Deeproot Waters Printings & Prices
Deeproot Waters has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Deeproot Waters: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for XLN #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | XLN #51 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | XLN #51 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #152 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #51 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| starcitygames | LCC #152 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | XLN #51 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Deeproot Waters Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a Merfolk spell, create a 1/1 blue Merfolk creature token with hexproof. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Deeproot Waters is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Deeproot Waters Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 If an effect refers to a "[subtype] spell" or "[subtype] card," it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, March of the Drowned is a card that benefits Pirates and features Pirates in its illustration, but it isn't a Pirate card.
- Sep 29, 2017 The ability of Deeproot Waters resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deeproot Waters has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #152 | 2023-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.10 |
| XLN #51 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| XLN #51 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
LCC #152 
XLN #51 Deeproot Waters in Commander
Deeproot Waters is the #4,342 most-played card on EDHREC, up 33 places over the last 30 days.
Deeproot Waters FAQ
How much is Deeproot Waters worth?
Deeproot Waters is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $3.06 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Deeproot Waters legal in Commander?
Yes — Deeproot Waters is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Deeproot Waters been reprinted?
Yes — Deeproot Waters has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deeproot Waters cheap?
Deeproot Waters trades at about $0.27 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.