Rootha, Mastering the Moment
~$0.31 low · ~$0.87 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Orc Sorcerer
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #8 · Illustrated by Lie Setiawan
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #8 · Illustrated by Lie SetiawanWhat is Rootha, Mastering the Moment worth?
Highest TCGplayer price
~$0.87
Borderless non-foil · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #8
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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.
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Format legality
The only printing of Rootha, Mastering the Moment
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven Commander soc #8· 2026Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €0.48 · €0.55 foil | mythic | $0.87 | $0.31 | €0.48€0.55 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #10,500 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Lie Setiawan
Rulings (3)
2026-03-20
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
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
For spells you cast with
in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
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