Rootwater Thief
Rootwater Thief is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue from Nemesis (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $39.97 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rootwater Thief suits collectors and players working on Nemesis who need the Rare slot. Treat $39.97 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Rootwater Thief from Nemesis?
Rootwater Thief is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue in Nemesis numbered 40. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Rootwater Thief (40) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue in Nemesis. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Rootwater Thief worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $39.97 for Rootwater Thief. Low and high spread runs $39.97 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.41; foil: $39.97; Normal: $2.56. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Nemesis |
|---|---|
| Number | 40 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $39.97 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.41 |
| cardmarket | $2.41 |
| foil | $39.97 |
| Normal | $2.56 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Rootwater Thief?
Rootwater Thief is a Rare printing in Nemesis. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Rootwater Thief?
Rootwater Thief lists as Creature — Merfolk Rogue. Artist: Ron Spears. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Rootwater Thief (40) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue in Nemesis. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Rootwater Thief is catalogued as Rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue in Nemesis, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $39.97 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.41; foil: $39.97; Normal: $2.56).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Merfolk Rogue 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: Use $39.97 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rootwater Thief from Nemesis?
Rootwater Thief is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue from Nemesis numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rootwater Thief worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $39.97 for ungraded Rootwater Thief. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rootwater Thief?
Rootwater Thief is catalogued as Rare in Nemesis. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rootwater Thief legal in Commander or Standard?
Rootwater Thief shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Rootwater Thief trade at a premium?
Rootwater Thief combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Nemesis.
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