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Rootwater Matriarch
TMP · Tempest #83 · Rare · released 1997-10-14
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Merfolk
{T}: Gain control of target creature for as long as that creature is enchanted.
Rootwater Matriarch is a rare blue creature from Tempest (1997). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2007. Recent market prices range from $0.50 to $3.60 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.46
Format legality
Where you can play Rootwater Matriarch in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.50 to $3.60 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tempest at $0.50.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest This page | 83 | Rare | $0.50 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 103 | Rare | $0.59 | $3.60 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2009-02-01The control effect applies so long as at least one Aura is attached to the creature, and will continue to apply even if Rootwater Matriarch has left the battlefield. The effect ends if at any time the creature has no Auras on it.
- 2007-07-15Unlike many similar creatures, Rootwater Matriarch untaps as normal during your untap step. Whether it’s tapped or untapped has no bearing on the control-change effect.
- 2005-08-01A creature is “enchanted” if it has any Auras attached to it.
- 2004-10-04Can target an unenchanted creature but has no effect on that creature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rootwater Matriarch legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootwater Matriarch is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rootwater Matriarch legal in?
Rootwater Matriarch is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Rootwater Matriarch been printed?
Rootwater Matriarch has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2007.
What is the cheapest printing of Rootwater Matriarch?
The cheapest printing is Tempest (#83) at about $0.50.
Who illustrated Rootwater Matriarch?
This printing of Rootwater Matriarch was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.