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Rootwater Matriarch
CREATURE — MERFOLK Rare
Tempest EDHREC #24,090
$0.48
+4.3%
7 days
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Rootwater Matriarch price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.48.
Rootwater Matriarch Price Summary
Rootwater Matriarch's current headline price is $0.48.
Rootwater Matriarch Printings & Prices
2 printings
Rootwater Matriarch has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rootwater Matriarch: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #103 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #103 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #103 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #103 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rootwater Matriarch Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Gain control of target creature for as long as that creature is enchanted.
"In the harsh depths of Rootwater, the charms of surface dwellers are quite useless . . . except as lures."
Rootwater Matriarch is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Rootwater Matriarch Rulings
4 most recent
- Feb 1, 2009 The control effect applies so long as at least one Aura is attached to the creature, and will continue to apply even if Rootwater Matriarch has left the battlefield. The effect ends if at any time the creature has no Auras on it.
- Jul 15, 2007 Unlike many similar creatures, Rootwater Matriarch untaps as normal during your untap step. Whether it’s tapped or untapped has no bearing on the control-change effect.
- Aug 1, 2005 A creature is “enchanted” if it has any Auras attached to it.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can target an unenchanted creature but has no effect on that creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Rootwater Matriarch has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10E #103 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #103 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| TMP #83 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
10E #103 Rootwater Matriarch in Commander
Rootwater Matriarch is the #24,090 most-played card on EDHREC, down 368 places over the last 30 days.
Rootwater Matriarch FAQ
How much is Rootwater Matriarch worth?
Rootwater Matriarch is worth about $0.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Rootwater Matriarch legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootwater Matriarch is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Rootwater Matriarch been reprinted?
Yes — Rootwater Matriarch has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rootwater Matriarch cheap?
Rootwater Matriarch trades at about $0.48 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,090 on EDHREC).