Root Manipulation
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#222/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
TCGplayer$0.22
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.3%30d▼ 15.4%90d▼ 4.3%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.21
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Down 15.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 19% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, you gain 1 life." (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Card capabilities
Life gainSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Root Manipulation
Root Manipulation is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{B}{G} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (down 15.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Root Manipulation FAQ
How much is Root Manipulation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Root Manipulation is $0.22. It is down 15.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.16 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Root Manipulation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Root Manipulation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #222, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Root Manipulation?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.21 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 5% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Root Manipulation legal in Commander?
Yes, Root Manipulation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Root Manipulation legal in Modern?
Yes, Root Manipulation is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Root Manipulation legal in Standard?
Yes, Root Manipulation is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Root Manipulation do?
Root Manipulation is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{B}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, you gain 1 life." (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)".