Magic: The Gathering

Rootwalla

Tenth Edition 293 • common

Set: Tenth Edition
Collector number: 293
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Roger Raupp
Market price: $0.02

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$0.02market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.01 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card represents a staple of creature-based strategy, allowing players to bolster its strength temporarily at the cost of additional resources. Its ability to grow on demand provides a meaningful threat that forces opponents to carefully reconsider their defensive options during combat.

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What it does

1 generic mana green mana: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.

If you try to sneak up on a rootwalla, you'll suddenly find yourself dealing with twice the lizard.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Rootwalla originated in the 1998 Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a green creature with a mana-sink ability that allows it to temporarily increase its power and toughness, it became a classic example of efficient combat utility. The creature represents a reptilian dweller of the forest floor, embodying the aggressive, growth-oriented philosophy of its color identity within the game.

The Tenth Edition printing, released in 2007, featured artwork by Heather Hudson. As part of the core set, this version updated the card's visual presentation while maintaining the mechanics that had made the original popular among players. Core sets in this era were curated to provide a stable foundation for the game, often reprinting cards that provided essential tactical options for newer and veteran players alike.

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About Rootwalla

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