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Rootha, Mastering the Moment

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Rootha, Mastering the Moment, Secrets of Strixhaven Commander printing
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander SOC · No. 8 2026-04-24

Card text

{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.
3 / 4
"The great thrill of perfection is that we'll always be chasing it."
EDHREC rank #10362 Mythic Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

3 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

A spell's mana value is determined only by its mana cost. Ignore any alternative costs, additional costs, cost increases, or cost reductions.

2026-03-20 · Wizards of the Coast

Rootha'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.

2026-03-20 · Wizards of the Coast

For spells you cast with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

2026-03-20 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Rootha, Mastering the Moment, Secrets of Strixhaven Commander printing
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
SOC · #8
Mythic
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