Wall of Roots
Archenemy 73 • common
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 73
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $0.39
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 first appeared in the Mirage set in 1996, designed as a green creature that could mitigate its own defensive nature by generating mana at the cost of its physical durability. Its inclusion in the 2010 Archenemy release marked a return for this utility-focused creature, which had become a staple in various formats for its ability to ramp mana while providing a reliable early-game blocker.
The artwork for this iteration was illustrated by Brian Snday, whose depiction captures the organic, intertwining nature of the wall as it pulls strength from the earth. The design philosophy behind the card balances the tension between resource acceleration and the temporary health of the creature, a mechanic that has maintained its relevance in Magic: The Gathering for decades due to its unique efficiency.
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