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Root Elemental Murders at Karlov Manor Commander MTG card
MKC #182 · Art by Anthony S. Waters
MKC set symbol, RareMurders at Karlov Manor Commander#182Rare

Root Elemental

Creature · ElementalMorph
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · MKC #182 nonfoil
$0.24 +4.3% +$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−7.7%
EDHREC rank
#14,296 Down 273 in 30 days
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Root Elemental Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 4.3% over 7 days, down 7.7% over 30 days, down 17.2% over 90 days.

Root Elemental Price History

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Root Elemental in Sealed Products

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Root Elemental Printings & Prices

Root Elemental has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

MKC set symbol, RareMKC #182
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Root Elemental Rules Text & Legality

Root Elemental

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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Root Elemental has been reprinted 3 times.

  • May 26, 2003SCG set symbol, RareScourgeSCG #127
  • May 26, 2003SCG set symbol, RareScourge · foilSCG #127
  • Feb 9, 2024MKC set symbol, RareMurders at Karlov Manor CommanderMKC #182

Root Elemental in Commander

Root Elemental is the #14,296 most-played card on EDHREC, down 273 places over the last 30 days.

#14,296 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 273 in 30 days

Root Elemental FAQ

How much is Root Elemental worth?

Root Elemental is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.24; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,296 on EDHREC).