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Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Price tag $0.08

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

#2166 Current Rank
#2198 Last Week
#1982 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.

Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+2% Synergy $0.10
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+2% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+40% Synergy $5.80
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+39% Synergy $0.47
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+36% Synergy $0.11
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+36% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+31% Synergy $0.16
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+30% Synergy $0.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+30% Synergy $1.87
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.88
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+27% Synergy $1.07
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+26% Synergy $3.33

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+23% Synergy $0.77
Seething Song Seething Song
+23% Synergy $6.34
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.70
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.52
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+11% Synergy $0.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.59
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $28.80
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $8.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $13.07
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $11.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $44.28

Creatures

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

Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+23% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+20% Synergy $0.26
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.28
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+16% Synergy $4.90
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+14% Synergy $0.08
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+13% Synergy $0.26
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+13% Synergy $2.07
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+13% Synergy $0.09
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+13% Synergy $0.11
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+12% Synergy $1.93
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+11% Synergy $0.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.57
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $0.46
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+9% Synergy $0.40
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.13
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.47
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+8% Synergy $0.07
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+8% Synergy $0.11
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+7% Synergy $8.15
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.80
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+6% Synergy $0.13
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.32
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.15
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+6% Synergy $0.25
Prismari Apprentice Prismari Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.03
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $3.40
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.85
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+5% Synergy $0.09
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.34
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $2.95
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+3% Synergy $2.66
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+3% Synergy $0.15
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+3% Synergy $0.18
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+2% Synergy $0.15
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $5.44
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
0% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.11
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.19
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.39
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $1.53
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.80
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-6% Synergy $1.08
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.10
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-9% Synergy $12.07
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $5.20
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-14% Synergy $0.73

Instants

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

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+23% Synergy $0.15
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+20% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $1.34
Twincast Twincast
+18% Synergy $3.82
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+16% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+15% Synergy $1.71
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+15% Synergy $0.19
Turnabout Turnabout
+14% Synergy $0.27
Display of Power Display of Power
+13% Synergy $0.25
Reiterate Reiterate
+12% Synergy $6.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.45
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+12% Synergy $0.10
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+11% Synergy $1.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.10
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+10% Synergy $0.99
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+10% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $1.01
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.22
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.15
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+9% Synergy $0.89
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.37
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $0.19
Practical Research Practical Research
+7% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.04
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.39
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $2.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+4% Synergy $0.40
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.18
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $7.59
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+2% Synergy $2.96
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.28
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.50
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.52
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+19% Synergy $2.06
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+15% Synergy $0.09
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+14% Synergy $6.01
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $2.34
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+11% Synergy $0.16
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+10% Synergy $1.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $0.52
Doublecast Doublecast
+9% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+8% Synergy $3.58
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+7% Synergy $1.61
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $11.10
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+7% Synergy $0.23
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $2.55
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.30
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.51
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.47
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.41
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+6% Synergy $0.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.23
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.38
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.47
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.66
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.23
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+4% Synergy $7.02
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $10.63
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+3% Synergy $1.77
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.10
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+2% Synergy $0.61
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.08
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.77
Grapeshot Grapeshot
0% Synergy $0.24
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $7.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
-1% Synergy $0.89
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.21
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-6% Synergy $1.32
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $4.78
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.12
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.70
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+12% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $7.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $7.72
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $16.15
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+24% Synergy $0.41
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $7.35
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $0.48
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $3.21
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.64
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+8% Synergy $4.67
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.14
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.13
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+1% Synergy $0.34
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $6.46
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.04
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.25
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+20% Synergy $1.02
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+8% Synergy $1.83
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.61
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-2% Synergy $0.27
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-5% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.64
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $2.87
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+16% Synergy $0.97
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.23
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.78
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.12
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $3.61
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.05
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+15% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.45
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.04
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $0.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+6% Synergy $0.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.61
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.12
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $10.24
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $14.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.50
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.57
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $1.72
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.00
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-8% Synergy $2.43
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $23.27

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