Rootwater Thief
Creature — Merfolk Rogue · Rare
Rootwater Thief is currently worth about $2.40 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
U: This creature gains flying until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may pay 2. If you do, search that player's library for a card and exile it, then the player shuffles.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Creature — Merfolk Rogue
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2000
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- P/T
- 1/2
Playability
#20731 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemesis | 40 | Rare | $2.40 | $40.92 |
Price intelligence
Nemesis #40 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $40.92 | $2.40 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$2.40 – $40.92 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Rootwater Thief worth?
Rootwater Thief is currently worth about $2.40 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $2.40 to $40.92 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Rootwater Thief printed in?
Rootwater Thief has been printed in 1 set, including Nemesis.
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Is Rootwater Thief legal in Commander?
Yes — Rootwater Thief is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Rootwater Thief legal in Modern?
Rootwater Thief is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Rootwater Thief on the Reserved List?
No — Rootwater Thief is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Nemesis
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