Magic: The Gathering

Unrooted Ancestor

Tarkir: Dragonstorm 96 • uncommon

Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Collector number: 96
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Elizabeth Peiró
Market price: $0.09

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What it's worth

$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.07 – $0.11 over the tracked period

$0.09Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Unrooted Ancestor is part of the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set, an expansion that reimagines the plane of Tarkir through the lens of its iconic dragon-centric history. Featuring artwork by Elizabeth Peiró, this uncommon creature serves as a functional example of the set's focus on historical motifs and the cycle of time that defines the world's narrative.

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What it does

Flash

1 generic mana, Sacrifice another creature: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

Abzan spirits bereft of a Kin-Tree are condemned to a restless existence. Absent the purpose of family connection, many grow angry and violent.

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Tournament legality for Unrooted Ancestor across the formats players actually play.

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Unrooted Ancestor

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