Rootbound Crag
Magic 2012 228 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $0.67
What it does
This land enters tapped unless you control a Mountain or a Forest.
tap: Add red mana or green mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rootbound Crag was first introduced in the Magic 2010 core set and was subsequently reprinted in the Magic 2012 set as card number 228. Designed as part of a cycle of 'check lands,' the card serves a functional role in deck construction by allowing players to tap for either red or green mana, provided they control either a Mountain or a Forest. This mechanic was intended to provide reliable color fixing for two-color decks while ensuring players maintained a consistent land distribution.
The artwork for this specific printing was commissioned from illustrator Matt Stewart. His depiction focuses on a rugged, overgrown chasm that visually reinforces the card's identity as a source of mountain and forest energy. Within the Magic: The Gathering community, the card is recognized for its utility in competitive formats, and Stewart's earthy, atmospheric rendering became a standard iteration for this particular land design during the 2011–2012 release window.
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