Root Manipulation
Secrets of Strixhaven 222 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 222
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Elizabeth Peiró
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, you gain 1 life." (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
"Nature endures and adapts, and so shall we."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Root Manipulation was released in 2021 as part of the Secrets of Strixhaven expansion, a collection of cards designed to support the theme of Strixhaven: School of Mages within the broader Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The set served as a supplementary addition to the main release, focusing on the mystical and academic pursuits of the university's various colleges, specifically the Quandrix faction known for its mastery of mathematics and nature.
The card was illustrated by artist Anna Christenson, who focused on the visual representation of manipulation—a core tenet of the Quandrix magic. The design seeks to bridge the gap between abstract natural growth and the precise control required by the scholars of Strixhaven. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a niche functional tool within the Limited and Commander formats, praised by players for its thematic alignment with the set's unique aesthetic identity.
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