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Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Price tag $0.21

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
#2251 Last Week
#2172 Past 2 Years

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.

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.78
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+16% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+12% Synergy $0.29
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+9% Synergy $2.24
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+7% Synergy $4.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+38% Synergy $20.25
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+36% Synergy $1.00
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+34% Synergy $0.18
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+33% Synergy $0.22
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+30% Synergy $1.15
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+28% Synergy $0.30
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.41
Reverberate Reverberate
+26% Synergy $2.97
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $1.46
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+24% Synergy $4.97

Top Cards

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+23% Synergy $13.22
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+22% Synergy $0.70
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.50
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+20% Synergy $0.30
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+17% Synergy $0.52
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $1.05
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $10.97
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $43.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.55
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $58.40
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+21% Synergy $0.29
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.36
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $0.81
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+16% Synergy $6.31
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
+15% Synergy $0.24
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.32
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+13% Synergy $0.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+13% Synergy $2.64
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+13% Synergy $0.16
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+12% Synergy $0.31
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+12% Synergy $0.36
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+12% Synergy $0.21
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+12% Synergy $0.14
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.86
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+11% Synergy $0.79
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+8% Synergy $2.00
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $3.25
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+7% Synergy $0.21
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.96
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+7% Synergy $0.14
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+7% Synergy $0.25
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+6% Synergy $1.54
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $5.58
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+6% Synergy $1.72
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+6% Synergy $0.73
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+6% Synergy $0.18
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
+6% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+5% Synergy $0.36
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+5% Synergy $0.61
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+4% Synergy $6.71
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+4% Synergy $0.22
Renegade Bull Renegade Bull
+4% Synergy $0.23
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+3% Synergy $0.33
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+2% Synergy $0.35
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $2.03
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+1% Synergy $0.32
Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
+1% Synergy $0.31
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $38.37
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-2% Synergy $3.38
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-3% Synergy $0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $34.26
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $2.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-9% Synergy $2.99
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $0.79
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-12% Synergy $7.06

Instants

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

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+20% Synergy $0.29
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+18% Synergy $3.10
Twincast Twincast
+18% Synergy $7.40
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+17% Synergy $2.65
Turnabout Turnabout
+16% Synergy $0.27
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.39
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+14% Synergy $0.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+13% Synergy $0.72
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.22
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+11% Synergy $1.03
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.39
Display of Power Display of Power
+11% Synergy $0.32
Reiterate Reiterate
+10% Synergy $19.07
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.26
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.36
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+9% Synergy $0.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.28
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+8% Synergy $3.24
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+8% Synergy $1.38
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+8% Synergy $3.79
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+8% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.96
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+6% Synergy $0.64
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.19
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.39
Flashback Flashback
+3% Synergy $4.96
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+3% Synergy $0.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $5.95
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $16.68
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+2% Synergy $4.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.23
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.49
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.07
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.27
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.02
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.39
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+18% Synergy $3.68
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+16% Synergy $8.07
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+14% Synergy $0.30
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+12% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+11% Synergy $0.27
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $6.30
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+9% Synergy $2.06
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+8% Synergy $7.92
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.26
Doublecast Doublecast
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.58
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.30
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+6% Synergy $11.65
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+6% Synergy $0.73
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $4.57
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.57
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+5% Synergy $7.33
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.77
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.29
Visionary's Dance Visionary's Dance
+5% Synergy $0.18
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+4% Synergy $11.80
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.52
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.31
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.52
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.57
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+4% Synergy $0.30
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+3% Synergy $0.28
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $8.00
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+2% Synergy $0.38
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $1.94
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $3.38
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+1% Synergy $1.05
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+1% Synergy $0.30
Flow State Flow State
0% Synergy $2.55
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.27
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $1.54
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.65
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-6% Synergy $1.31
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.86
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $5.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+13% Synergy $14.21
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $1.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $17.49
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $12.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.67
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $13.86

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+20% Synergy $0.65
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+17% Synergy $11.39
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $1.36
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $8.43
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+10% Synergy $7.13
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.40
Meek Attack Meek Attack
+9% Synergy $0.42
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.89
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.50
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $7.09
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.78
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
0% Synergy $7.84
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.40
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $1.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.88

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+20% Synergy $1.46
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $2.17
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+7% Synergy $2.04
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-5% Synergy $17.06

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.87
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.39
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+5% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.20
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.35
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $9.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $0.41
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+8% Synergy $0.13
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+7% Synergy $1.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.37
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+4% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.31
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.98
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.08
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.48
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+13% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+12% Synergy $0.36
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+6% Synergy $2.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $0.32
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+5% Synergy $0.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+4% Synergy $0.14
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.17
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $16.68
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+1% Synergy $0.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.35
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.81
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.34
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $1.53
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $21.60
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.47
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $5.83
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $6.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $37.75
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.39
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.73
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.38
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.24
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $15.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $12.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $36.05

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