Rootborn Defenses
Rootborn Defenses is a Common Instant from Return to Ravnica (19) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rootborn Defenses suits collectors and players working on Return to Ravnica who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Rootborn Defenses from Return to Ravnica?
Rootborn Defenses is a Instant in Return to Ravnica numbered 19. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Rootborn Defenses (19) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Return to Ravnica.
What is Rootborn Defenses worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.27 for Rootborn Defenses. Low and high spread runs $1.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.21; foil: $1.27; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Return to Ravnica |
|---|---|
| Number | 19 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.21 |
| cardmarket | $0.21 |
| foil | $1.27 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Rootborn Defenses?
Rootborn Defenses is a Common printing in Return to Ravnica. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
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 Return to Ravnica. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Rootborn Defenses (19) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Rootborn Defenses is catalogued as Common Instant in Return to Ravnica, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.21; foil: $1.27; Normal: $0.16).
- 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: Use $1.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rootborn Defenses from Return to Ravnica?
Rootborn Defenses is a Common Instant from Return to Ravnica numbered 19 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 $1.27 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 Return to Ravnica. 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 $1.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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