Magic: The Gathering

Roots of Life

Mirage 237 • uncommon

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 237
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Tony Roberts
Market price: $0.34

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$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.32 – $0.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an enchantment from the Mirage set, Roots of Life serves as a tactical tool for players to gain life whenever an opponent plays a land of a specific color. This uncommon card is valued by collectors both for its unique strategic utility and for the distinct aesthetic contributions of artist Tony Roberts.

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What it does

As this enchantment enters, choose Island or Swamp.

Whenever a land of the chosen type an opponent controls becomes tapped, you gain 1 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Roots of Life

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