Wall of Roots
Mirage 253 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 253
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $0.60
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 released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for being the first to be designed as a standalone draftable environment, shifting the game's focus toward more cohesive mechanical themes and long-term set planning. The card itself exemplifies the green color identity of the era, providing both a defensive board presence and a flexible mana acceleration mechanic that relies on placing -0/-1 counters on the creature.
The artwork for Wall of Roots was illustrated by Mike Kimble. His contribution captures the organic, earthy aesthetic that defined the Mirage set, which drew heavy inspiration from African landscapes and mythology. The design intended to represent a sentient, barricading plant life, and the card has remained a staple in various formats, such as Legacy and Cube Draft, for its reliable ability to bridge the gap between early-game utility and late-game mana requirements.
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About Wall of Roots
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