Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Roots

New Capenna Commander 319 • common

Set: New Capenna Commander
Collector number: 319
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Matt Stewart
Market price: $0.36

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$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.30 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this creature represents a fundamental building block for many decks, offering reliable utility through its specific mechanics. Its inclusion in this series marks it as an accessible yet essential piece for collectors who value functional staples within their playgroup.

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What it does

Defender

Put a -0/-1 counter on this creature: Add green mana. Activate only once each turn.

"Mana grows and changes like the roots of a plant. Like a plant, it must be nurtured."— Nissa Revane

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Wall of Roots is a longstanding staple of the Magic: The Gathering card game, originally debuting in the 1996 Mirage expansion. It was designed as a unique green defender that utilizes a 'growth counter' mechanic, allowing players to exchange its defensive stability for temporary mana production. This iteration from the New Capenna Commander set serves as a reprint, maintaining the card's functional role in providing ramp while leaning into the specific thematic identity of its original design as a persistent, resource-generating plant creature.

The artwork for this particular version was rendered by Matt Stewart, an illustrator known for his steady contributions to the game's aesthetic. Stewart's approach focused on capturing the botanical and structural essence of the creature, emphasizing its integration into the environment to reflect its role as a sturdy, defensive wall. In the context of New Capenna, the card maintains its classic visual language, providing a sense of consistency for veteran players while blending into the curated selection of utility cards chosen for the commander preconstructed decks.

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About

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