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Rootha, Mastering the Moment: Populate
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Orc Sorcerer

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Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 28% Tokens 25% Extra Combats 11% Big Mana 6% Aggro 5% Populate 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Rootha, Mastering the Moment players are trying out in Populate decks.

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+81% Synergy $2.50
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+81% Synergy $0.38
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+76% Synergy $6.18
Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
+70% Synergy $0.32
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+65% Synergy $0.73

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rootha, Mastering the Moment's Populate builds — cards that lean hardest into the Populate theme.

Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+89% Synergy $1.52
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+88% Synergy $0.29
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+81% Synergy $0.26
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+81% Synergy $0.97
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+80% Synergy $0.26
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+77% Synergy $1.33
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+77% Synergy $0.27
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+76% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+75% Synergy $0.27
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+74% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The staple cards most Rootha, Mastering the Moment Populate decks run as their core.

Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+73% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+69% Synergy $1.23
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+69% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+63% Synergy $0.60
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+57% Synergy $0.30
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+53% Synergy $0.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+52% Synergy $3.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+46% Synergy $1.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+44% Synergy $0.82
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+43% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rootha, Mastering the Moment Populate game on their own.

Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $70.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $41.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Populate plan in Rootha, Mastering the Moment decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+68% Synergy $0.37
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+68% Synergy $0.29
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+62% Synergy $0.21
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+57% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+56% Synergy $10.47
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+52% Synergy $2.10
Muddle, the Ever-Changing Muddle, the Ever-Changing
+52% Synergy $1.76
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+49% Synergy $6.03
Renegade Bull Renegade Bull
+49% Synergy $0.29
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+36% Synergy $0.82
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+32% Synergy $1.35
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+31% Synergy $0.90
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy $0.31
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+30% Synergy $0.96
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+30% Synergy $0.43
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+26% Synergy $0.27
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+25% Synergy $0.23
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+23% Synergy $23.45
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+22% Synergy $0.29
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+18% Synergy $0.30
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
+17% Synergy $0.29
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+11% Synergy $2.84
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+9% Synergy $9.22
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+9% Synergy $11.54
Champion of the Path Champion of the Path
+7% Synergy $0.44
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $3.20
Spectacular Skywhale Spectacular Skywhale
+6% Synergy $0.17
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+5% Synergy $0.23
Tackle Artist Tackle Artist
+5% Synergy $0.06
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.85
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+4% Synergy $0.21
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+4% Synergy $0.48
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+4% Synergy $0.91
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+4% Synergy $2.11
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+4% Synergy $0.55
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $17.92
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+1% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+1% Synergy $2.66
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.27
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $4.38
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $36.29
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $21.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.42
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-10% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-11% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-16% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rootha, Mastering the Moment's Populate deck ahead.

Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+54% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+46% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
+46% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+41% Synergy $0.28
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+33% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+30% Synergy $0.38
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+22% Synergy $0.86
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+17% Synergy $0.32
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+16% Synergy $1.24
Stress Dream Stress Dream
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+6% Synergy $2.87
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+3% Synergy $4.19
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+3% Synergy $1.03
Flashback Flashback
+1% Synergy $7.51
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.74
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
-2% Synergy $1.16
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.54
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $11.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.75
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $10.59
Consider Consider
-17% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
-20% Synergy $1.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $3.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-27% Synergy $0.51
Opt Opt
-30% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-37% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Populate game plan forward for Rootha, Mastering the Moment.

Replication Technique Replication Technique
+66% Synergy $0.27
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+65% Synergy $0.34
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+62% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+56% Synergy $0.23
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+56% Synergy $6.15
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+52% Synergy $0.28
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+50% Synergy $0.31
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+49% Synergy $0.23
Twinflame Twinflame
+47% Synergy $0.86
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+46% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+43% Synergy $0.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+41% Synergy $0.23
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+37% Synergy $0.29
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+36% Synergy $13.52
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+35% Synergy $0.31
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+28% Synergy $4.23
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+28% Synergy $0.25
Stock Up Stock Up
+27% Synergy $2.61
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+27% Synergy $0.28
World at War World at War
+24% Synergy $10.10
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.22
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+21% Synergy $16.31
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+17% Synergy $3.71
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+13% Synergy $7.02
Visionary's Dance Visionary's Dance
+10% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $3.39
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+9% Synergy $0.32
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+9% Synergy $6.63
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+8% Synergy $3.08
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+7% Synergy $8.12
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+7% Synergy $2.48
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+6% Synergy $7.42
Flow State Flow State
+5% Synergy $3.49
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+5% Synergy $0.76
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $12.94
Artistic Process Artistic Process
+4% Synergy $0.15
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $10.05
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.28
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.56
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.42
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+2% Synergy $30.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $35.07

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rootha, Mastering the Moment Populate decks.

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $1.66
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $6.10
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $12.55

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Populate strategy in Rootha, Mastering the Moment decks.

Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+13% Synergy $2.29
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $6.61

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rootha, Mastering the Moment Populate decks.

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+74% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+70% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+54% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+41% Synergy $2.76
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+8% Synergy $0.47
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $9.24

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rootha, Mastering the Moment's Populate strategy.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+54% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+47% Synergy $0.60
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+33% Synergy $3.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+28% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+12% Synergy $0.54
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+3% Synergy $0.30
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.42
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-28% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-28% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Rootha, Mastering the Moment's Populate decks.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+81% Synergy $1.02
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+66% Synergy $0.26
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+63% Synergy $0.30
Study Hall Study Hall
+62% Synergy $0.23
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+57% Synergy $0.25
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+56% Synergy $0.29
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+55% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+53% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+53% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+49% Synergy $0.36
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+48% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+46% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+41% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+36% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $2.08
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $35.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.11
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $11.18
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-9% Synergy $5.83
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-12% Synergy $23.48
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-14% Synergy $4.80
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-14% Synergy $16.38
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-20% Synergy $0.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-21% Synergy $38.66
Training Center Training Center
-33% Synergy $15.42

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rootha, Mastering the Moment: Populate.

Muddle, the Ever-Changing Muddle, the Ever-Changing
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Sword Coast Sailor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Sword Coast Sailor
Lutri, the Spellchaser Lutri, the Spellchaser
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
Fire Lord Azula Fire Lord Azula
Iroh, Grand Lotus Iroh, Grand Lotus
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
Devil K. Nevil Devil K. Nevil
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
Infinite Guideline Station Infinite Guideline Station
Kasla, the Broken Halo Kasla, the Broken Halo
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
Mysterio, Master of Illusion Mysterio, Master of Illusion
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Beluna Grandsquall Beluna Grandsquall
Invisible Woman Invisible Woman