Rootwater Shaman
Rootwater Shaman is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from Tempest (84) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.68 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rootwater Shaman suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Rootwater Shaman from Tempest?
Rootwater Shaman is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman in Tempest numbered 84. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Rootwater Shaman (84) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Shaman in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Rootwater Shaman worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.68 for Rootwater Shaman. Low and high spread runs $0.68 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.64; Normal: $0.68. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 84 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.68 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.64 |
| cardmarket | $0.64 |
| Normal | $0.68 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Rootwater Shaman?
Rootwater Shaman is a Rare printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Rootwater Shaman?
Rootwater Shaman lists as Creature — Merfolk Shaman. Artist: Paolo Parente. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Rootwater Shaman (84) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Shaman in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Rootwater Shaman is catalogued as Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.68 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.64; Normal: $0.68).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Creature — Merfolk Shaman 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 $0.68 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rootwater Shaman from Tempest?
Rootwater Shaman is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from Tempest numbered 84 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rootwater Shaman worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.68 for ungraded Rootwater Shaman. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rootwater Shaman?
Rootwater Shaman is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rootwater Shaman legal in Commander or Standard?
Rootwater Shaman 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.
Should I buy Rootwater Shaman near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.68. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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