Rootha, Mercurial Artist
$0.26

Legendary Creature — Orc Shaman

Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 29% Spell Copy 13% Combo 8% Storm 8% Control 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2677 Current Rank

#2971 Last Week

#2337 Past 2 Years

424 Decks

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New Cards

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

Hexhaven Dueling Arena

+3% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.22

Curse-Marred Demon

+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.63

Innovative Commons

+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.21

Variable Chaser

+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.32

Twinned Vision

+0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Twinning Staff

+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $18.31

Teach by Example

+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.13

Goblin Electromancer

+29% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.61

Mana Geyser

+28% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.19

Brass's Bounty

+27% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.66

Storm-Kiln Artist

+26% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.87

Reverberate

+26% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.89

Dualcaster Mage

+25% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.98

Archmage Emeritus

+23% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.77

Seething Song

+21% Synergy in 43% of decks $11.32

Top Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer

+29% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.61

Mana Geyser

+28% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.19

Storm-Kiln Artist

+26% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.87

Archmage Emeritus

+23% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.77

Seething Song

+21% Synergy in 43% of decks $11.32

Expressive Iteration

+18% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.34

Stormcatch Mentor

+18% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.30

Big Score

+18% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.49

Blasphemous Act

+5% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.88

Frantic Search

+4% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.77

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will

-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $40.79

Mystical Tutor

-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $17.14

Underworld Breach

-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $11.10

Gamble

-7% Synergy in 9% of decks $17.87

Cyclonic Rift

-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $39.05

Rhystic Study

-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $67.78

Creatures

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

Dualcaster Mage

+25% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.98

Sanar, Unfinished Genius

+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.24

Abstract Paintmage

+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22

Thunderclap Drake

+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.51

Archaeomancer

+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35

Haughty Djinn

+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32

Baral, Chief of Compliance

+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.47

Prismari, the Inspiration

+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.21

Deekah, Fractal Theorist

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29

Talrand, Sky Summoner

+10% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.40

Zaffai and the Tempests

+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.21

Najal, the Storm Runner

+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.20

Young Pyromancer

+10% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30

Molten-Core Maestro

+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32

Pinnacle Monk

+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.00

Mocking Sprite

+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.31

Guttersnipe

+7% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.51

Hydro-Channeler

+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22

Zaffai, Thunder Conductor

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.94

Wizards of Thay

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.36

Archmage of Runes

+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.28

Ashling, Flame Dancer

+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.94

Melek, Izzet Paragon

+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24

Murmuring Mystic

+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.71

Ardent Elementalist

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23

Rootha, Mastering the Moment

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.70

Blazing Firesinger

+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33

Wandering Archaic

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $8.07

Crackling Drake

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.16

Inspired Skypainter

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33

Emeritus of Ideation

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.16

Emeritus of Conflict

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.78

Galazeth Prismari

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33

Ral, Monsoon Mage

+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.01

Veyran, Voice of Duality

+2% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.22

Third Path Iconoclast

+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38

Dirgur Focusmage

+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28

Prismari Pianist

+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31

Hydroelectric Specimen

0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.39

Kitsa, Otterball Elite

0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.95

Kessig Flamebreather

-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.10

Vivi Ornitier

-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $32.64

Balmor, Battlemage Captain

-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30

Electrostatic Field

-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.38

Solemn Simulacrum

-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.54

Birgi, God of Storytelling

-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $24.88

Firebrand Archer

-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29

Coruscation Mage

-8% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.91

Harmonic Prodigy

-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $8.02

Niv-Mizzet, Parun

-11% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.47

Instants

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

Teach by Example

+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.13

Reverberate

+26% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.89

Expansion // Explosion

+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27

Prismari Command

+18% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.32

Twincast

+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.67

Narset's Reversal

+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.71

Unexpected Windfall

+16% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.42

Return the Favor

+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.78

Turnabout

+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31

Galvanic Iteration

+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32

Magma Opus

+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.27

Prismari Charm

+11% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.29

Display of Power

+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.39

Reiterate

+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $19.35

Resculpt

+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.22

Silundi Vision

+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.42

Flare of Duplication

+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.08

Comet Storm

+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.79

Traumatic Critique

+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.62

Storm King's Thunder

+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.15

Thrill of Possibility

+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19

Dig Through Time

+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29

Electrodominance

+7% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.80

Fact or Fiction

+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22

Aetherize

+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.58

Izzet Charm

+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29

Abrade

+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20

Desperate Ritual

+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.98

Reality Shift

+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26

Lightning Bolt

+3% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.82

Invert Polarity

+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.61

Opt

+2% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30

Valakut Awakening

+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $15.41

Pyretic Ritual

+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $7.33

Flashback

+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.05

Snap

+0% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.34

Negate

+0% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.15

Chaos Warp

-2% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.98

Consider

-3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.29

Mystical Tutor

-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $17.14

Sink into Stupor

-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.94

Rapid Hybridization

-5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.96

Mana Drain

-6% Synergy in 10% of decks $54.90

Arcane Denial

-7% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.35

Cyclonic Rift

-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $39.05

Swan Song

-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.21

Brainstorm

-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55

Pongify

-9% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.63

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-12% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.24

Counterspell

-12% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.36

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty

+27% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.66

Solve the Equation

+17% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.51

Crackle with Power

+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.40

Rapturous Moment

+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.25

Treasure Cruise

+12% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.23

Mystic Retrieval

+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24

Elemental Masterpiece

+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.19

Jaya's Immolating Inferno

+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.88

Prisoner's Dilemma

+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.18

Seize the Spoils

+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.16

Chain Reaction

+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21

Mizzix's Mastery

+7% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.03

Bonus Round

+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.40

Doublecast

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28

Inspired Tinkering

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.08

Banefire

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.84

Cathartic Reunion

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25

Rousing Refrain

+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33

Pirate's Pillage

+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.61

Epic Experiment

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24

Past in Flames

+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.96

Baral's Expertise

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30

Fiery Confluence

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.39

Wisdom of Ages

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.29

Rite of Replication

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.30

Volcanic Vision

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.55

Mnemonic Deluge

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.91

Lórien Revealed

+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.48

Hit the Mother Lode

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.75

Time Warp

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.98

Abstract Performance

+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Furygale Flocking

+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Merchant Scroll

+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.93

Mind's Desire

+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.05

Flow State

+0% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.65

Faithless Looting

+0% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.77

Improvisation Capstone

+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $9.91

Stock Up

+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.18

Finale of Revelation

+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.44

Deep Analysis

0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27

Sea Gate Restoration

0% Synergy in 8% of decks $36.76

Grapeshot

-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.34

Vandalblast

-1% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.69

Ponder

-2% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.85

Jeska's Will

-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $40.79

Serum Visions

-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.93

Preordain

-5% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.86

Gamble

-7% Synergy in 9% of decks $17.87

Windfall

-8% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.34

Gitaxian Probe

-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff

+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $18.31

Primal Amulet

+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.49

Mindsplice Apparatus

+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.85

Wayfarer's Bauble

+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30

Vedalken Orrery

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $15.30

Diary of Dreams

+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24

Ruby Medallion

+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $14.56

Sapphire Medallion

+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $8.47

Isochron Scepter

+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $13.64

Enchantments

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

Double Vision

+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.74

Thousand-Year Storm

+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.94

Meek Attack

+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36

Leyline of Anticipation

+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.95

Swarm Intelligence

+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.38

Jace's Sanctum

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.78

Case of the Ransacked Lab

+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.63

Metallurgic Summonings

+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.41

Arcane Bombardment

+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.37

Sorcerer Class

+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.05

Shark Typhoon

0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33

Fiery Inscription

0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.65

Artist's Talent

-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.19

Propaganda

-4% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.19

Underworld Breach

-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $11.10

Mystic Remora

-9% Synergy in 10% of decks $13.57

Rhystic Study

-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $67.78

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit

+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.88

Chandra, Hope's Beacon

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.39

Rowan, Scholar of Sparks

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.97

Ral, Crackling Wit

-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.05

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary

+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.32

Emergence Zone

+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.24

Temple of the False God

+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35

Great Hall of the Biblioplex

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.63

Castle Vantress

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34

Scavenger Grounds

+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31

Desolate Lighthouse

+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28

Restless Spire

+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.15

Lonely Sandbar

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.21

Forgotten Cave

0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31

Mistrise Village

-1% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.77

Otawara, Soaring City

-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $27.82

Reliquary Tower

-6% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Tablet of Discovery

+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.95

Pyromancer's Goggles

+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38

Resonating Lute

+11% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.13

Relic of Legends

+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.13

Spell Satchel

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.13

Fire Diamond

+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.38

Sky Diamond

+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28

Mind Stone

+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32

Izzet Locket

+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.33

Commander's Sphere

+2% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.19

Bender's Waterskin

+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.28

Izzet Signet

+0% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.34

Hedron Archive

0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.36

Decanter of Endless Water

0% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.54

Cursed Mirror

-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35

Fellwar Stone

-3% Synergy in 28% of decks $11.99

Thran Dynamo

-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.56

Thought Vessel

-4% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.99

Talisman of Creativity

-4% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.26

Arcane Signet

-7% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.37

Sol Ring

-12% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Prismari Campus

+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31

Izzet Boilerworks

+10% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.35

Silundi Vision

+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.42

Myriad Landscape

+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31

Pinnacle Monk

+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.00

Evolving Wilds

+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.10

Volatile Fjord

+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.72

Swiftwater Cliffs

+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20

Molten Tributary

+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25

Spectacle Summit

+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.16

Highland Lake

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23

Izzet Guildgate

+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.11

Terramorphic Expanse

+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.17

Turbulent Springs

+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.40

Temple of Epiphany

+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31

Coastal Peak

+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.26

Valakut Awakening

+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $15.41

Frostboil Snarl

+1% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.33

Scorched Geyser

+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.43

Island

+0% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.08

Mountain

+0% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.10

Ash Barrens

+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.29

Eroded Canyon

0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29

Cascade Bluffs

0% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28

Sea Gate Restoration

0% Synergy in 8% of decks $36.76

Hydroelectric Specimen

0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.39

Ferrous Lake

-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30

Fabled Passage

-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.94

Misty Rainforest

-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $35.33

Path of Ancestry

-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25

Spirebluff Canal

-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.23

Stormcarved Coast

-3% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.54

Silverbluff Bridge

-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31

Wooded Foothills

-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $18.91

Riverglide Pathway

-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.98

Riverpyre Verge

-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $14.06

Thundering Falls

-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $14.82

Shivan Reef

-4% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.30

Fiery Islet

-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.64

Sink into Stupor

-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.94

Polluted Delta

-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.95

Bloodstained Mire

-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $20.13

Flooded Strand

-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $16.28

Volcanic Island

-6% Synergy in 10% of decks

Training Center

-6% Synergy in 36% of decks $17.59

Sulfur Falls

-6% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.38

Exotic Orchard

-7% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25

Command Tower

-7% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.23

Scalding Tarn

-10% Synergy in 21% of decks $33.29

Steam Vents

-10% Synergy in 40% of decks $10.27

Rootha, Mercurial Artist Deck Stats

Based on 424 Rootha, Mercurial Artist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards

Mana value	Cards
1	9
2	22
3	13
4	11
5	4
6	2
7	2
8	1
9	1

Card Types in the average deck

99 cards

Creature 16
Instant 20
Sorcery 15
Artifact 8
Enchantment 4
Planeswalker 1
Land 35

Card type	Cards
Creature	16
Instant	20
Sorcery	15
Artifact	8
Enchantment	4
Planeswalker	1
Land	35

Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 99 decks with a bracket

1 · Exhibition

2 · Core

51%

3 · Upgraded

28%

4 · Optimized

11%

5 · cEDH

Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top

#1 #2530

Oct 2024 · #1507 Sep 2026 · #1726

Month	Rank
2024-10	1507
2024-11	1853
2024-12	1938
2025-01	1519
2025-02	1868
2025-03	1693
2025-04	1890
2025-05	1898
2025-06	1944
2025-07	2113
2025-08	2060
2025-09	2009
2025-10	2058
2025-11	2205
2025-12	2342
2026-01	1896
2026-02	2530
2026-03	2210
2026-04	2022
2026-05	2104
2026-06	2257
2026-07	2419
2026-08	2421
2026-09	1726