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Root Manipulation Secrets of Strixhaven MTG card
SOS #222 · Art by Elizabeth Peiró
SOS set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven#222Uncommon

Root Manipulation

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · SOS #222 nonfoil
$0.20 −13.0% −$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
−23.1%
EDHREC rank
#12,242 Up 256 in 30 days
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Root Manipulation Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 13.0% over 7 days, down 23.1% over 30 days, down 4.8% over 90 days.

Root Manipulation Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Root Manipulation

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Root Manipulation in Sealed Products

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Root Manipulation Printings & Prices

Root Manipulation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

SOS set symbol, UncommonSOS #222
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Root Manipulation Rules Text & Legality

Root Manipulation

Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, you gain 1 life." (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

"Nature endures and adapts, and so shall we."

Root Manipulation is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Root Manipulation has been reprinted 2 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.

  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven · foilSOS #222
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, UncommonSecrets of StrixhavenSOS #222

Root Manipulation in Commander

Root Manipulation is the #12,242 most-played card on EDHREC, up 256 places over the last 30 days.

#12,242 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 256 in 30 days

Root Manipulation FAQ

How much is Root Manipulation worth?

Root Manipulation is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Root Manipulation legal in Commander?

Yes. Root Manipulation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Root Manipulation been reprinted?

Yes. Root Manipulation has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Root Manipulation cheap?

Root Manipulation trades at about $0.20; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,242 on EDHREC).