Insidious Roots
Insidious Roots Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Insidious Roots is $1.19 (MKM #208), and the most expensive is $3.23 (MKM #313, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.19, up 0.8% over 7 days, down 1.6% over 30 days, down 30.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.40 (2025).
Insidious Roots Printings & Prices
Insidious Roots has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Insidious Roots: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for MKM #313 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MKM #208 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MKM #313 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #313 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #208 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #313 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #208 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
Insidious Roots Rules Text & Legality
Creature tokens you control have "{T}: Add one mana of any color."
Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token, then put a +1/+1 counter on each Plant you control.
Insidious Roots is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Insidious Roots Rulings
- Feb 2, 2024 If multiple creature cards leave your graveyard at the same time, Insidious Roots's last ability will trigger only once.
- Feb 2, 2024 In the rare case where Insidious Roots is a creature token, it will grant itself the ability "{T}: Add one mana of any color."
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Insidious Roots has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKM #208 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.60 | $1.36 | $1.11 |
| MKM #313 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Showcase | $2.72 | $1.98 | $0.99 |
| MKM #313 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Showcase | $4.07 | $4.29 | $1.68 |
| MKM #208 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | $2.77 | $2.17 | $1.16 |
MKM #208 Insidious Roots in Commander
Insidious Roots is the #1,393 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.
Insidious Roots FAQ
How much is Insidious Roots worth?
Insidious Roots is worth about $1.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.19 to $3.23 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Insidious Roots legal in Commander?
Yes — Insidious Roots is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Insidious Roots been reprinted?
Yes — Insidious Roots has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Insidious Roots cheap?
Insidious Roots trades at about $1.19 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.