Root Manipulation
Secrets of Strixhaven · #222

Root Manipulation

Root Manipulation is a Uncommon Sorcery from Secrets of Strixhaven (222) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{G}. Color identity: B, G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.29
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Root Manipulation suits collectors and players working on Secrets of Strixhaven who need the Uncommon 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 Root Manipulation from Secrets of Strixhaven?

Root Manipulation is a Sorcery in Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 222. Mana cost {3}{B}{G}. Color identity: B, G. Root Manipulation (222) from Secrets of Strixhaven should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven.

What is Root Manipulation worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Root Manipulation. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 222 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetSecrets of Strixhaven
Number222
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.29
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
foil $0.29
Normal $0.26

Card stats

ColorsB, G

How collectible is Root Manipulation?

Root Manipulation is a Uncommon printing in Secrets of Strixhaven. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 222 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Root Manipulation?

Root Manipulation lists as Sorcery. Artist: Elizabeth Peiró. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 222 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Root Manipulation (222) from Secrets of Strixhaven should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Root Manipulation is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Secrets of Strixhaven, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {3}{B}{G} and type line Sorcery 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 Root Manipulation from Secrets of Strixhaven?

Root Manipulation is a Uncommon Sorcery from Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 222 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Root Manipulation worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Root Manipulation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Root Manipulation?

Root Manipulation is catalogued as Uncommon in Secrets of Strixhaven. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Root Manipulation legal in Commander or Standard?

Root Manipulation shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Root Manipulation near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. 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.