Rootborn Defenses
Commander 2019 · #74

Rootborn Defenses

Rootborn Defenses is a Common Instant from Commander 2019 (74) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.32
Cardmarket trend €0.29
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Rootborn Defenses suits collectors and players working on Commander 2019 who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Rootborn Defenses from Commander 2019?

Rootborn Defenses is a Instant in Commander 2019 numbered 74. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Rootborn Defenses (74) from Commander 2019 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2019. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Rootborn Defenses worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Rootborn Defenses. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.29; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Commander 2019. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2019
Number74
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR€0.29
cardmarket $0.29
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Rootborn Defenses?

Rootborn Defenses is a Common printing in Commander 2019. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2019. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Rootborn Defenses?

Rootborn Defenses lists as Instant with keywords Populate. Artist: Mark Zug. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2019. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Rootborn Defenses (74) from Commander 2019 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Rootborn Defenses is catalogued as Common Instant in Commander 2019, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.29; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Rootborn Defenses from Commander 2019?

Rootborn Defenses is a Common Instant from Commander 2019 numbered 74 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rootborn Defenses worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Rootborn Defenses. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rootborn Defenses?

Rootborn Defenses is catalogued as Common in Commander 2019. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Rootborn Defenses legal in Commander or Standard?

Rootborn Defenses shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Rootborn Defenses near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.