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Wall of Roots
MIR · Mirage #253 · Common · released 1996-10-08
{1}{G}
Creature — Plant Wall
Defender
Put a -0/-1 counter on this creature: Add {G}. Activate only once each turn.
Sometimes the wise ones wove their magic into living plants; as the plant grew, so grew the magic.
Wall of Roots is a common green creature from Mirage (1996). It has been printed 11 times across 11 sets, from 1996 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.18 to $58.05 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.52
Format legality
Where you can play Wall of Roots in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $0.18 to $58.05 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.18.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage This page | 253 | Common | $0.60 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bs253 | Common | $0.78 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 89 | Special | $0.58 | $58.05 |
| Friday Night Magic 2008 | 7 | Rare | — | $5.23 |
| Archenemy | 73 | Common | $0.39 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35114 | Common | — | — |
| Iconic Masters | 190 | Common | $0.31 | $0.66 |
| New Capenna Commander | 319 | Common | $0.42 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Play Promos | 4 | Rare | — | $0.86 |
| The List | NCC-319 | Common | $0.18 | — |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 278 | Common | $0.33 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2017-11-17If you must sacrifice a creature to pay a casting or activation cost that also includes mana, such as that of Bubbling Cauldron's abilities, you may put a -0/-1 counter on Wall of Roots to make its toughness 0 and then sacrifice it to pay that cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wall of Roots legal in Commander?
Yes — Wall of Roots is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Wall of Roots legal in?
Wall of Roots is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Wall of Roots been printed?
Wall of Roots has been printed 11 times across 11 sets, from 1996 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Wall of Roots?
The cheapest printing is The List (#NCC-319) at about $0.18.
Who illustrated Wall of Roots?
This printing of Wall of Roots was illustrated by John Matson.