Rootwater Thief
~$2.53 low · ~$41.44 high
Blue. Creature — Merfolk Rogue
Nemesis #40 · Illustrated by Ron Spears
Nemesis #40 · Illustrated by Ron SpearsWhat is Rootwater Thief worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may pay 
. If you do, search that player's library for a card and exile it, then the player shuffles.
1/2
Format legality
The only printing of Rootwater Thief
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nemesis nem #40· 2000rare· Cardmarket €2.35 · €27.83 foil | rare | $2.53 | $41.44 | €2.35€27.83 foil |
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Where to buy Rootwater Thief
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Card details
- First printed
- 2000
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #20,366 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Ron Spears
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Nemesis card (#40).
40
- 40Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
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