Basking Rootwalla
Ultimate Masters 156 • common
- Set
- Ultimate Masters
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
1 generic mana green mana: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.
Madness 0 generic mana (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Originally released in the 1999 Stronghold set, Basking Rootwalla became a defining card for aggressive green strategies in Magic: The Gathering due to its efficient mana cost and ability to be cast for zero mana via its madness mechanic. This specific version appeared in the 2018 Ultimate Masters set, a premium reprint collection designed to provide players with highly sought-after cards from the game's history featuring updated, refined visual aesthetics while honoring the card's original mechanical identity.
The artwork for this version was rendered by illustrator Steve Argyle, who aimed to emphasize the creature's reptilian nature and integration with its environment. The design prioritizes clarity and a more modern aesthetic compared to the original 1990s illustration, reflecting the evolution of the game's visual language. Within the Ultimate Masters set, the card was widely received by competitive players as a staple inclusion that maintained the balance and flavor of the original design while fitting seamlessly into the set's high-quality art direction.
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