Rootwater Depths
Tempest 323 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 323
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Roger Raupp
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
tap: Add blue mana or black mana. This land doesn't untap during your next untap step.
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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Where it came from
Rootwater Depths was introduced in the 1997 Tempest set as part of a cycle of legendary lands designed to capture the oceanic, treacherous geography of the plane of Rath. The set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering's design philosophy, focusing on high-risk mechanics and a narrative-driven environment where the expansion's titular storm represented the imminent collision of worlds.
The card’s atmospheric illustration was created by artist Jeff Miracola, who aimed to convey the dark, claustrophobic nature of the aquatic Rootwater territory. Within the game’s competitive history, the card is remembered for its distinct mechanical role as a source of blue mana that required a specific sacrifice, reflecting the ruthless nature of the setting's environment rather than the utility-focused design seen in later expansions.
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