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Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Price tag $0.10

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

#2115 Current Rank
#2123 Last Week
#1940 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.

Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $4.90
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+2% Synergy $0.11
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+1% Synergy $0.09
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $17.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+40% Synergy $6.38
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+39% Synergy $0.51
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+37% Synergy $0.09
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+36% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+30% Synergy $0.28
Reverberate Reverberate
+30% Synergy $2.03
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+30% Synergy $1.99
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+28% Synergy $1.08
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+27% Synergy $3.41

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+24% Synergy $1.19
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $5.84
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.69
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+17% Synergy $0.52
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.44
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $9.41
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $46.53
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $10.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $42.10

Creatures

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

Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+23% Synergy $0.15
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+16% Synergy $4.41
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+14% Synergy $0.10
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+14% Synergy $0.09
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+13% Synergy $0.31
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+13% Synergy $2.20
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+13% Synergy $0.10
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.19
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+12% Synergy $0.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+11% Synergy $1.60
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+11% Synergy $0.43
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.58
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+9% Synergy $0.38
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.23
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+8% Synergy $0.08
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.39
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $1.51
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+7% Synergy $7.34
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+7% Synergy $0.08
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+6% Synergy $0.14
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.34
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+6% Synergy $0.10
Prismari Apprentice Prismari Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.03
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $2.69
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.85
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+4% Synergy $0.26
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+3% Synergy $3.07
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+1% Synergy $0.15
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
0% Synergy $0.29
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
0% Synergy $0.26
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $6.30
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.19
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.52
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $1.76
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $20.45
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-6% Synergy $1.21
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.15
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-9% Synergy $11.12
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-13% Synergy $0.72
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $7.21

Instants

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

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+22% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+20% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $1.00
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+17% Synergy $0.27
Twincast Twincast
+17% Synergy $3.74
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.30
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+16% Synergy $0.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+15% Synergy $2.27
Display of Power Display of Power
+15% Synergy $0.22
Turnabout Turnabout
+14% Synergy $0.18
Reiterate Reiterate
+12% Synergy $5.49
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.38
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $1.47
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+12% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+11% Synergy $0.08
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+11% Synergy $1.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.17
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+10% Synergy $0.27
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $0.76
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+10% Synergy $0.52
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.20
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+9% Synergy $0.09
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.28
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $0.13
Practical Research Practical Research
+8% Synergy $0.13
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.25
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.47
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $2.59
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.72
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+4% Synergy $0.54
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $5.91
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.32
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+2% Synergy $2.35
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.14
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.22
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.96
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.81
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.80
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+18% Synergy $1.91
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+16% Synergy $0.07
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+14% Synergy $5.95
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+13% Synergy $2.28
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+12% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.38
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+10% Synergy $0.84
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $0.74
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.22
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $1.28
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+8% Synergy $0.24
Doublecast Doublecast
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.13
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $12.35
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+7% Synergy $3.12
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $2.86
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $2.98
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+6% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.25
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.58
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+5% Synergy $1.09
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+5% Synergy $0.26
Culmination of Studies Culmination of Studies
+5% Synergy $0.21
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.83
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.18
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+4% Synergy $6.46
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.15
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $9.81
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+2% Synergy $0.59
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
0% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.27
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $33.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.27
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-4% Synergy $0.98
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.32
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $3.61
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.81
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.69
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+12% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $6.76
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $7.55
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $17.19
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+24% Synergy $0.42
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $5.38
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $0.42
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.37
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $3.38
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.62
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+8% Synergy $4.44
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.39
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.40
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $1.93
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $5.46
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+21% Synergy $0.88
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+8% Synergy $2.02
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.09
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-2% Synergy $0.24
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-5% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.81
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.11
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.71
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $5.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+16% Synergy $0.84
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+6% Synergy $0.09
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.95
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.39

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 $0.38
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.58
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+9% Synergy $0.37
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+6% Synergy $0.74
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.29
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.63
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $33.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.96
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.13
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $14.76
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-4% Synergy $15.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.33
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $27.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $3.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.64
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $17.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-8% Synergy $1.94
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.48

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