Magic: The Gathering

Rootwalla

Welcome Deck 2017 27 • common

Set: Welcome Deck 2017
Collector number: 27
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Roger Raupp
Market price: $0.05

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What it's worth

$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.02 – $0.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Although this card is categorized as a common, its ability to grow in power for a modest investment allows it to remain a relevant threat throughout a game. By letting a player sacrifice efficiency for raw strength, it serves as a foundational example of how resource management can shift the momentum on the table.

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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.

They make terrible pets ... unless you don't like your other pets.

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

The Rootwalla card originated in the Urza's Destiny set in 1999, designed as a staple green creature featuring a mana-sink ability that allows it to temporarily gain power and toughness. Its inclusion in the 2017 Welcome Deck served to introduce newer players to the core mechanics of Magic: The Gathering, specifically focusing on the combat-oriented utility of activated abilities that reward tactical mana management.

The creature's classic illustration, maintained across multiple reprints including this 2017 iteration, reflects the aesthetic of the early Magic era, emphasizing the primal, reptilian nature of the beast. While the original artwork was created by Kev Walker, the design has become an iconic representation of green-aligned creatures, valued by players for its balance of simplicity and efficiency in casual play formats.

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About

About Rootwalla

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