Magic: The Gathering

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: $0.18

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What it's worth

$0.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.18 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Root Manipulation is an uncommon sorcery that serves as a versatile tool for managing your resources. By allowing you to move cards between your library and hand, this card offers strategic flexibility for players looking to refine their deck's consistency during a game.

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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."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Root Manipulation was released as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion in 2021, specifically within the supplemental 'Mystical Archive' subset. This set was designed to represent the vast collection of magical spells housed in the Biblioplex, the great library of Strixhaven University. The card represents the Simic College's focus on nature, growth, and the fluidity of life, fitting the academic and magical aesthetic of the plane.

The artwork was commissioned from Elizabeth Peiró, who utilized a vibrant, fluid style to capture the essence of biological growth and magical acceleration. Her design aims to visualize the spell's mechanical function—manipulating creatures and lands—through organic shapes and natural textures. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its utility in limited formats, serving as a functional, flavor-aligned piece of the broader Strixhaven draft environment.

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