Rootwater Alligator
Exodus 122 • common
- Set
- Exodus
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Sacrifice a Forest: Regenerate this creature.
Subduing and skinning an alligator is the first rite of maturity adolescent merfolk must pass.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Rootwater Alligator was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set, the third and final installment of the Rath Cycle, was designed to introduce new mechanics and deepen the narrative surrounding the plane of Rath. The card represents a creature from the aquatic environments of this artificial world, fitting into the set's broader themes of biological adaptation and harsh survival.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a prominent figure in the early years of the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the reptilian creature emerging from the water, focusing on a balance between monstrous detail and the functional clarity required for gameplay. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility creature within the blue color identity, valued for its ability to traverse the board in specific mechanical contexts without defining the competitive meta.
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