Magic: The Gathering

Roiling Waters

Oath of the Gatewatch 62 • uncommon

Set: Oath of the Gatewatch
Collector number: 62
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Blue
Artist: David Gaillet
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.08 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon sorcery from the Oath of the Gatewatch set, Roiling Waters offers players a powerful way to shift momentum by interacting with both creatures and cards in hand. This card serves as a tactical tool that allows you to manage the state of the board while simultaneously disrupting an opponent’s resources.

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What it does

Return up to two target creatures your opponents control to their owners' hands. Target player draws two cards.

"The Roil may be unpredictable, but it is not uncontrollable."— Noyan Dar, Tazeem roilmage

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Roiling Waters was released in early 2016 as part of Oath of the Gatewatch, the second set in the Battle for Zendikar block. The set was designed to emphasize the theme of cooperation against the Eldrazi threat, with mechanics focused on group dynamics and the survival of the Zendikar plane. This particular card was intended to provide blue mana decks with a versatile, high-mana-cost utility spell capable of both tempo disruption and card advantage.

The artwork was commissioned by artist David Gaillet, who sought to capture the chaotic, elemental power of the world’s environment during the Eldrazi invasion. His illustration highlights the turbulent intersection of nature and magic, aligning with the set's broader visual identity of a world in upheaval. Within the competitive landscape of the game, the card is recognized as a staple of limited formats, where its ability to reset a board state is frequently utilized by players looking for a stabilizing effect.

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