Root Cage

Root Cage

$0.19

Updated 18h ago
pcyuncommon·Enchantment·{1}{G}·Foil $1.27

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.

About This Card

Root Cage is an uncommon enchantment from Prophecy. Currently $0.19 ($1.27 foil).

Released June 2000 as part of Prophecy (expansion set). Click through to Prophecy for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Foil commands a 6.7x premium ($1.27), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root Cage a good MTG investment?

Root Cage is a uncommon from Prophecy currently at $0.19. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Root Cage?

Root Cage from Prophecy is currently $0.19 for nonfoil and $1.27 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Root Cage's mana cost?

Root Cage's mana cost (casting cost) is 1G ({1}{G}). See Root Cage's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Root Cage?

At $0.19, Root Cage is a uncommon with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Root Cage?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Root Cage good in Commander (EDH)?

Root Cage is ranked #31194 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Root Cage legal in?

Root Cage is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Is Root Cage going up or down?

At $0.19, daily moves for Root Cage are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 6.7x premium at $1.27, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon enchantment; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Root Cage worth buying?

Root Cage is currently priced at $0.19. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Root Cage reprint risk

Root Cage can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Root Cage price history

SpellBook has tracked Root Cage since its 2000 release in Prophecy across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #31194 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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