Root Elemental

Root Elemental

$0.31

Updated 17h ago
scgrare·Creature — Elemental·{4}{G}{G}·Foil $6.04

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

About This Card

Root Elemental is a rare creature from Scourge. Currently $0.31 ($6.04 foil).

Released May 2003 as part of Scourge (expansion set). Click through to Scourge 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 19.5x premium ($6.04), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root Elemental a good MTG investment?

Root Elemental is a rare from Scourge currently at $0.31. 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 Elemental?

Root Elemental from Scourge is currently $0.31 for nonfoil and $6.04 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Root Elemental's mana cost?

Root Elemental's mana cost (casting cost) is 4GG ({4}{G}{G}). See Root Elemental's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Root Elemental?

At $0.31, Root Elemental is a rare 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 Elemental?

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 Elemental good in Commander (EDH)?

Root Elemental is ranked #13258 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 Elemental legal in?

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

Other printings of Root Elemental

Is Root Elemental going up or down?

At $0.31, daily moves for Root Elemental are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 19.5x premium at $6.04, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Root Elemental worth buying?

Root Elemental is currently priced at $0.31. 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 Elemental reprint risk

Root Elemental 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 Elemental price history

SpellBook has tracked Root Elemental since its 2003 release in Scourge across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #13258 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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