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Rootwater Thief
CREATURE — MERFOLK ROGUE Rare
Nemesis EDHREC #20,295
$2.50
+0.0%
7 days
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Rootwater Thief price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.50.
Rootwater Thief Price Summary
Rootwater Thief's current headline price is $2.50.
Rootwater Thief Printings & Prices
1 printings
Rootwater Thief has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rootwater Thief: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEM #40 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NEM #40 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEM #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NEM #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rootwater Thief Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}. If you do, search that player's library for a card and exile it, then the player shuffles.
Rootwater Thief 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
2 printings
Rootwater Thief has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEM #40 | 2000-02-14 | Rare | Standard |
| NEM #40 | 2000-02-14 | Rare | Standard |
Rootwater Thief in Commander
Rootwater Thief is the #20,295 most-played card on EDHREC, up 479 places over the last 30 days.
Rootwater Thief FAQ
How much is Rootwater Thief worth?
Rootwater Thief is worth about $2.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Rootwater Thief legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootwater Thief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Rootwater Thief been reprinted?
Yes — Rootwater Thief has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rootwater Thief cheap?
Rootwater Thief trades at about $2.50 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,295 on EDHREC).