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Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Price tag $0.05

Legendary CreatureOrc Shaman

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2290 Current Rank
#2557 Last Week
#2036 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rootha, Mercurial Artist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rootha, Mercurial Artist decks.

Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+7% Synergy $5.02
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.18
Boar-q-pine Boar-q-pine
+4% Synergy $0.04
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.48
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+3% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rootha, Mercurial Artist's abilities and overall game plan.

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+40% Synergy $27.10
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+38% Synergy $0.59
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+34% Synergy $0.12
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+34% Synergy $0.04
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+30% Synergy $1.54
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+30% Synergy $0.18
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.30
Reverberate Reverberate
+28% Synergy $2.30
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+27% Synergy $1.25
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+25% Synergy $4.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rootha, Mercurial Artist decks.

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+23% Synergy $0.95
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.71
Seething Song Seething Song
+22% Synergy $8.01
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.29
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.44
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $30.65
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $11.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.37
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $63.77
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $9.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $40.43

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rootha, Mercurial Artist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+22% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+16% Synergy $8.54
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.22
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+13% Synergy $1.96
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+13% Synergy $0.06
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+13% Synergy $0.10
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+13% Synergy $0.05
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+12% Synergy $2.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $2.18
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+11% Synergy $0.18
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.23
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $0.95
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+9% Synergy $0.59
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.06
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.45
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+8% Synergy $0.12
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+8% Synergy $0.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $2.76
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.31
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $7.84
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Apprentice Prismari Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $15.99
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+5% Synergy $0.23
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+5% Synergy $0.06
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+4% Synergy $2.48
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+4% Synergy $0.14
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.76
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $3.19
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+3% Synergy $0.15
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+2% Synergy $0.13
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $4.92
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
0% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-2% Synergy $0.15
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.18
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-3% Synergy $2.46
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $22.48
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.78
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-6% Synergy $6.58
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.16
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-10% Synergy $9.66
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-13% Synergy $1.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $5.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rootha, Mercurial Artist safe.

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+21% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+20% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $2.10
Twincast Twincast
+18% Synergy $4.29
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+16% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy $1.87
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.20
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+15% Synergy $0.21
Turnabout Turnabout
+14% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.28
Display of Power Display of Power
+13% Synergy $0.21
Reiterate Reiterate
+11% Synergy $11.04
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+11% Synergy $2.22
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+11% Synergy $0.07
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+10% Synergy $0.37
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+10% Synergy $1.41
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $0.92
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.11
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.21
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+9% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $1.26
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+8% Synergy $0.49
Practical Research Practical Research
+8% Synergy $0.17
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+8% Synergy $0.23
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.75
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.02
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.80
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.12
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+2% Synergy $4.61
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.77
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $8.73
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.10
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.71
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.55
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.39
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rootha, Mercurial Artist's game plan and control the board.

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+20% Synergy $1.84
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+15% Synergy $9.17
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+15% Synergy $0.06
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $3.14
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+10% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.40
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+10% Synergy $3.48
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $0.72
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.19
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $2.03
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+8% Synergy $5.27
Doublecast Doublecast
+8% Synergy $0.13
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $3.25
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.20
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $12.67
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.54
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.22
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.22
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.36
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.58
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.81
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.11
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+4% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+4% Synergy $6.92
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $10.98
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+4% Synergy $4.67
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+3% Synergy $3.92
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+2% Synergy $2.23
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+2% Synergy $0.84
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.07
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $7.17
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.25
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
0% Synergy $4.73
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-7% Synergy $1.55
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.46
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.75
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.12

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $8.55
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $10.35
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $17.15
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $9.56
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rootha, Mercurial Artist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.48
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+17% Synergy $8.23
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+12% Synergy $0.71
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $7.03
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.33
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.52
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+8% Synergy $4.56
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.13
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $6.99
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
0% Synergy $19.63
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.58
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.37
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rootha, Mercurial Artist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+19% Synergy $0.98
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+8% Synergy $1.77
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+7% Synergy $1.38
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-3% Synergy $0.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-5% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $6.69
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $3.71
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+4% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.18
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.07
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $5.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+16% Synergy $1.02
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $2.54
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+5% Synergy $0.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $3.63
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rootha, Mercurial Artist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+15% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $2.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.15
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.35
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+7% Synergy $0.65
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.20
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.77
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.46
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.63
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.59
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $17.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.88
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $12.67
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $24.71
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $12.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.19
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $16.93
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.13
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $4.85
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $25.27

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