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Root Elemental
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Rare
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander EDHREC #13,821
$0.21
-4.5%
7 days
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Root Elemental price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Root Elemental Price Summary
Root Elemental's current headline price is $0.21.
Root Elemental Printings & Prices
2 printings
Root Elemental has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #127 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #127 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #182 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Root Elemental Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Root Elemental has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #182 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| SCG #127 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| SCG #127 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
SCG #127 Root Elemental in Commander
Root Elemental is the #13,821 most-played card on EDHREC, down 371 places over the last 30 days.
Root Elemental FAQ
How much is Root Elemental worth?
Root Elemental is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.21 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,821 on EDHREC).