Rootborn Defenses
Instant · Common
Rootborn Defenses is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 5 copies.
Populate. Creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn. (To populate, create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Populate
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2019
- Artist
- Mark Zug
Playability
#1323 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2019 | 74 | Common | $0.34 | — |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 21 | Common | $0.33 | $0.67 |
| The List | MM3-21 | Common | $0.32 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 32 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Ravnica: Clue Edition | 71 | Common | $0.25 | — |
| Ravnica Remastered | 26 | Common | $0.23 | $0.38 |
| Return to Ravnica | 19 | Common | $0.23 | $1.39 |
Price intelligence
Commander 2019 #74 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.33 – $0.34 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Rootborn Defenses worth?
Rootborn Defenses is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.23 to $1.39 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Rootborn Defenses printed in?
Rootborn Defenses has been printed in 7 sets, including The List, Modern Masters 2017, Ravnica Remastered, Starter Commander Decks, Return to Ravnica, Ravnica: Clue Edition, and more.
Can I buy Rootborn Defenses on RareWell?
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Is Rootborn Defenses legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootborn Defenses is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Rootborn Defenses legal in Modern?
Yes — Rootborn Defenses is legal in Modern.
Is Rootborn Defenses on the Reserved List?
No — Rootborn Defenses is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The List · Modern Masters 2017 · Ravnica Remastered · Starter Commander Decks · Return to Ravnica · Ravnica: Clue Edition · Commander 2019
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