Cytoplast Root-Kin
The List MM2-143 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MM2-143
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Graft 4 (This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever another creature enters, you may move a +1/+1 counter from this creature onto it.)
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it.
2 generic mana: Move a +1/+1 counter from target creature you control onto this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cytoplast Root-Kin first appeared in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion Guildpact, representing the Simic Combine, a faction obsessed with biological experimentation and evolution. The card was designed to highlight the graft mechanic, which allows players to move +1/+1 counters between creatures, reflecting the Simic philosophy of refining and augmenting life forms. Its inclusion in The List—a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs—serves to keep thematic staples available for players interested in the game's rich history of counter-based strategies.
The artwork, illustrated by Jim Murray, captures the visceral aesthetic of the Simic aesthetic, blending organic botanical textures with humanoid structural elements. Murray, a frequent contributor to the game during this era, sought to convey the Root-Kin's role as a source of strength and growth. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players focusing on green-based creature decks for its ability to bolster board presence and utility, earning it a modest but enduring reputation in casual and limited formats.
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