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Rootha, Mastering the Moment
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #8 · Mythic · released 2026-04-24
{2}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Orc Sorcerer
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you've cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, create an X/X blue and red Elemental creature token with flying and haste, where X is the greatest mana value among instant and sorcery spells you've cast this turn.
"The great thrill of perfection is that we'll always be chasing it."
Rootha, Mastering the Moment is a mythic red-blue creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $0.89 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.76
USD Foil$0.33
Format legality
Where you can play Rootha, Mastering the Moment in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.31 to $0.89 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.89.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 8 | Mythic | $0.89 | $0.31 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2026-03-20For spells you cast with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
- 2026-03-20Rootha's ability will check as your beginning of combat step starts to see if you've cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn. If you haven't, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to cast an instant or sorcery spell during your beginning of combat step in time to have the ability trigger.
- 2026-03-20A spell's mana value is determined only by its mana cost. Ignore any alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, or cost reductions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rootha, Mastering the Moment legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootha, Mastering the Moment is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rootha, Mastering the Moment legal in?
Rootha, Mastering the Moment is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Rootha, Mastering the Moment been printed?
Rootha, Mastering the Moment has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Rootha, Mastering the Moment?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#8) at about $0.89.
Who illustrated Rootha, Mastering the Moment?
This printing of Rootha, Mastering the Moment was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.