Rootwater Hunter
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins 16 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Brom
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
tap: This creature deals 1 damage to any target.
"Bitter water, vicious wave; Shadow-cold shallows, root-made maze. Home's angry embrace."— *Rootwater Saga*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rootwater Hunter was originally released in the 1997 Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed to feature the Merfolk faction as a versatile, utility-focused creature capable of dealing damage directly to targets. The card mechanics reflect the 'tap' abilities prevalent in the set, emphasizing the tactical precision of the Merfolk species within the game's lore. The version from the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins release retains the card's original functional identity while serving as a thematic centerpiece for a preconstructed deck designed to pit classic watery denizens against their subterranean rivals.
The artwork for this particular printing is by Brom, a renowned fantasy illustrator known for his dark, atmospheric, and highly detailed style. His depiction of the Rootwater Hunter emphasizes the creature's predatory and survivalist nature, moving away from more traditional, whimsical interpretations of merfolk to provide a grittier aesthetic. This visual approach was well-regarded by players for adding depth to the game's creature types, and his contribution remains a sought-after example of his distinct illustrative work within the collectible card game medium.
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