Rootwater Thief
| Name | Rootwater Thief |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — merfolk rogue |
| Description |  : Rootwater Thief gains flying until end of turn.
Whenever Rootwater Thief 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. |
| Artist | Ron Spears |
| Set | Nemesis #40 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Rootwater Thief
Rootwater Thief, Creature — merfolk rogue, designed by Ron Spears first released in Feb, 2000 in the set Nemesis. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 3.87.
A deck focused on control and disruption would benefit from including Rootwater Thief, as its ability to exile cards from an opponent's library can disrupt their game plan and provide valuable card advantage. However, in a competitive setting, there are more efficient options available such as Vendilion Clique or Brazen Borrower, which offer similar disruptive effects with added versatility and resilience. While Rootwater Thief has its niche uses, it may not be the optimal choice in most competitive deck builds.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Rootwater Thief
What type of card is Rootwater Thief?
Rootwater Thief is a Creature — merfolk rogue card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Rootwater Thief do?
{U}: Rootwater Thief gains flying until end of turn. Whenever Rootwater Thief 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.
How much does Rootwater Thief cost?
Rootwater Thief currently starts at C$ 3.87. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Rootwater Thief from?
Rootwater Thief was first released in the set Nemesis, illustrated by Ron Spears.
Is Rootwater Thief legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Rootwater Thief can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Rootwater Thief?
Cards similar to Rootwater Thief include Shimian Specter. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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