Plated Rootwalla
Exodus 116 • common
- Set
- Exodus
- Collector number
- 116
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Elliott
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
2 generic mana green mana: This creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.
" . . . And the third little boar built his house out of rootwalla plates . . . ."— Skyshroud children's story
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
Plated Rootwalla was introduced in the 1998 Magic: The Gathering set Exodus, the final installment of the Rath Cycle. During this period, Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with mechanics that rewarded players for holding mana in reserve, and the Rootwalla served as a centerpiece for green-aligned strategies that emphasized versatility and aggressive board presence. Its design reflects the era's focus on creature-based combat, providing a repeatable pump ability that made the card a staple in both casual kitchen-table play and limited formats of the late nineties.
The artwork for the card was created by fantasy illustrator Rebecca Guay, whose distinct, painterly style helped define the aesthetic of late 90s Magic. Guay’s portrayal of the creature captures a rugged, reptilian menace within a lush, overgrown environment, aligning with the set's theme of an inhospitable, biomechanical dimension. The card was well-regarded by players for its efficiency, and its success led to the creature type becoming a recurring presence in subsequent sets, cementing its place as a recognizable icon of its generation.
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