Wall of Roots
30th Anniversary Play Promos 4 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Play Promos
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Defender
Put a -0/-1 counter on this creature: Add green mana. Activate only once each turn.
Sometimes the wise ones wove their magic into living plants; as the plant grew, so grew the magic.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wall of Roots was originally released in the 1996 Mirage expansion, designed by Richard Garfield as part of the early exploration of green mana ramp and defensive mechanics. The card features a unique internal counter system that allows players to trade the wall's structural integrity for mana, a design choice that highlighted the set's focus on innovative resource management and long-term utility in the Magic: The Gathering gameplay loop.
This specific version, released as part of the 30th Anniversary Play Promos, features the original classic art by Rob Alexander updated with the modern card frame and a commemorative set symbol. These cards were distributed to local game stores to celebrate three decades of the franchise, aiming to bridge the gap between vintage card aesthetics and current functional standards, a move that was largely welcomed by players looking to include iconic, older cards in contemporary competitive decks.
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