Root Elemental
Root Elemental Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Root Elemental is $0.28 (SCG #127), and the most expensive is $6.52 (SCG #127, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, up 7.4% over 7 days, up 26.1% over 30 days, up 52.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.29 (2026).
Root Elemental Printings & Prices
Root Elemental has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Root Elemental: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for SCG #127 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #127 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #127 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.49 | 88% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #182 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Root Elemental Rules Text & Legality
Morph {5}{G}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, you may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.
Root Elemental is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Root Elemental has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #182 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | $0.22 | $0.08 | $0.07 |
| SCG #127 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| SCG #127 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
MKC #182 
SCG #127 Root Elemental in Commander
Root Elemental is the #13,450 most-played card on EDHREC, down 158 places over the last 30 days.
Root Elemental FAQ
How much is Root Elemental worth?
Root Elemental is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $6.52 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Root Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Root Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Root Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Root Elemental has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Root Elemental cheap?
Root Elemental trades at about $0.29 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,450 on EDHREC).