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Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Price tag $0.12

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

#2014 Current Rank
#1852 Last Week
#2062 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.

Kulrath Mystic Kulrath Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.10
Meek Attack Meek Attack
+4% Synergy $1.38
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $5.82
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+2% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+40% Synergy $0.70
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+39% Synergy $24.41
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+36% Synergy $0.13
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+35% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+30% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+30% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+30% Synergy $1.58
Reverberate Reverberate
+28% Synergy $2.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $2.38
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+25% Synergy $4.94

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+24% Synergy $1.97
Seething Song Seething Song
+22% Synergy $9.71
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.86
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+21% Synergy $0.25
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.30
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.49
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.47
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $42.23
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $13.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.72
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.73
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+23% Synergy $0.22
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $10.15
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+15% Synergy $0.23
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+14% Synergy $0.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+13% Synergy $2.34
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+13% Synergy $2.14
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+13% Synergy $0.10
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+13% Synergy $0.06
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+12% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.86
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.50
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $1.57
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.09
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.54
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+8% Synergy $0.12
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+8% Synergy $0.07
Prismari Apprentice Prismari Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.08
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $14.77
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+6% Synergy $0.16
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+6% Synergy $6.04
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.40
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $8.88
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+6% Synergy $0.07
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+5% Synergy $0.19
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+5% Synergy $0.26
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $3.32
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+4% Synergy $4.18
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+4% Synergy $0.12
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+3% Synergy $2.78
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+2% Synergy $0.16
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $7.03
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
0% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.29
Spellseeker Spellseeker
0% Synergy $14.66
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-2% Synergy $0.19
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.23
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-3% Synergy $2.88
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $22.06
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-4% Synergy $0.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $20.98
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-6% Synergy $5.66
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.14
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-10% Synergy $9.57
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-13% Synergy $1.30
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $6.51

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $3.78
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+20% Synergy $0.16
Twincast Twincast
+18% Synergy $4.29
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+17% Synergy $0.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+17% Synergy $2.30
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+16% Synergy $0.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.34
Turnabout Turnabout
+14% Synergy $0.24
Display of Power Display of Power
+13% Synergy $0.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.52
Reiterate Reiterate
+12% Synergy $16.54
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $2.96
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+11% Synergy $0.09
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $1.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.12
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.46
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+9% Synergy $3.17
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.25
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.16
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+8% Synergy $0.56
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.06
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.97
Practical Research Practical Research
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.76
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.05
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.51
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.74
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $12.38
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+1% Synergy $6.50
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.41
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.83
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+20% Synergy $2.18
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+16% Synergy $12.56
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+14% Synergy $0.10
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $3.83
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.46
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+10% Synergy $0.14
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $0.78
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.19
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+9% Synergy $3.40
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+8% Synergy $6.00
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+7% Synergy $2.81
Doublecast Doublecast
+7% Synergy $0.14
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.44
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.41
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.19
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+6% Synergy $0.34
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+6% Synergy $0.47
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.73
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $3.24
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+5% Synergy $0.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.43
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.28
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.16
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $12.86
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.64
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.10
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.15
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+4% Synergy $0.20
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+4% Synergy $6.06
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+3% Synergy $2.28
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+2% Synergy $0.74
Stock Up Stock Up
+2% Synergy $5.89
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $2.21
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+1% Synergy $5.04
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.14
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.18
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.22
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.27
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-8% Synergy $1.77
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-16% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $10.68
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $18.16
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $10.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $17.25

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.54
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $9.48
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $0.89
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $11.16
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.30
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+9% Synergy $4.64
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.71
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.51
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $1.89
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $4.66
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
0% Synergy $2.09
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
0% Synergy $15.04
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.61
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+19% Synergy $1.34
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.69
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $1.85
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-3% Synergy $0.25
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $13.05

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $5.01
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+4% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.13
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $6.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+15% Synergy $0.77
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $1.81
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+6% Synergy $0.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+4% Synergy $0.10
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $2.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.04

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
+12% Synergy $0.52
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.86
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+6% Synergy $0.64
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.09
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+2% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.55
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.29
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.09
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.25
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $12.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.97
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.31
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $17.98
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.95
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.27
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $11.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $16.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $14.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.23
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $5.61
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $8.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $26.93

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