Rootha, Mastering the Moment
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 8 • mythic
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Lie Setiawan
- Market price
- $0.77
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you've cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, create an X/X blue and red Elemental creature token with flying and haste, where X is the greatest mana value among instant and sorcery spells you've cast this turn.
"The great thrill of perfection is that we'll always be chasing it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rootha, Mastering the Moment was released in 2021 as part of the Prismari Performance Commander deck for the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Secrets of Strixhaven. The card represents a core figure within the Prismari College of Strixhaven University, an institution dedicated to the intersection of art and elemental magic. As a legendary creature, Rootha embodies the college's philosophy of channeling raw, expressive power through creative mastery, reflecting the set's broader theme of wizard school archetypes.
The character design for Rootha was illustrated by Campbell White, who sought to capture the dynamic and temperamental nature of a Prismari student. The artwork emphasizes the character's elemental affinity and theatrical flair, using bold lighting to highlight the fluid motion of her spellcraft. Upon release, the card became a popular choice for Commander players looking to build decks centered on instant and sorcery-based interactions, earning praise for its ability to copy spells and provide tactical flexibility in a game.
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