Magic: The Gathering

Basking Rootwalla

World Championship Decks 2003 dh121 • common

Set: World Championship Decks 2003
Collector number: dh121
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Heather Hudson
Finish: Gold

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a unique piece of history as it originated from a championship-level competitive set. Because it belongs to this specific collection, it serves as a preserved artifact of the professional play environment rather than a standard common found in typical packs.

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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.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Basking Rootwalla was originally released as a common creature in the 2002 Torment expansion for Magic: The Gathering, quickly becoming a staple in competitive play due to its efficient mana cost and ability to grow in power. The version included in the 2003 World Championship Decks was a direct reprint of the original card, selected for inclusion in these specialized pre-constructed decks to mirror the exact lists used by top-tier players during the 2003 World Championship tournament.

Artist Heather Hudson illustrated the creature, capturing the lizard in a state of repose that contrasts with its aggressive potential on the battlefield. Her work on the piece was well-regarded for its texture and naturalistic tone, helping to solidify the creature's visual identity within the game's broader bestiary. These championship-branded cards were produced as educational and commemorative tools, allowing players to study and replicate the strategic choices made by the professional circuit at the time.

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