Magic: The Gathering

Tangleroot

Mirrodin 259 • rare

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 259
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dana Knutson
Market price: $0.68

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What it's worth

$0.68market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.66 – $0.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact from the Mirrodin set, Tangleroot serves as a foundational piece for collectors interested in the mechanical identity of its world. Its status as a rare card highlights its distinct role within the game, making it a sought-after addition for those curating a complete look at this specific collection.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player adds green mana.

As if there's glitch in the system, the Tangle sometimes folds in on itself, throwing off sparks of mana in a mystifying display.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Tangleroot was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, a pivotal set that introduced the game's first fully artifact-themed plane. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was conceived to immerse players in a metallic, biomechanical world where resources and flora were synthesized from living metal. This card was crafted to mechanically represent the peculiar, sentient plant life that thrived within the Razor Fields, reflecting the set's central tension between organic growth and artificial construction.

The artwork for Tangleroot was provided by illustrator Dana Knutson, whose contributions were instrumental in defining the visual language of the Mirrodin block. Knutson’s aesthetic approach emphasized the jagged, industrial nature of the plane, utilizing a palette and texture that underscored the unsettling fusion of nature and machinery. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, appreciated by players for its ability to generate mana in green-heavy decks, fitting snugly into the complex interactions that defined the era's competitive environment.

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About

About Tangleroot

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