Quick Answer

Corrupted Roots is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from CON (CON) costing {B}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Corrupted Roots MTG card

Corrupted Roots

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant Forest or Plains Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life.

The bones of Jund's dead resurfaced in Naya, poisoning the jungle and killing the sunseeders' crops.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 CON CON 🎨 Mark Hyzer
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corrupted Roots? Basics

Corrupted Roots is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant Forest or Plains Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life."

How much mana does Corrupted Roots cost to cast? Basics

Corrupted Roots has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Corrupted Roots's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Corrupted Roots has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Corrupted Roots's current oracle text is: "Enchant Forest or Plains Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Corrupted Roots? Pricing

The current market price for Corrupted Roots is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Corrupted Roots? Pricing

You can purchase Corrupted Roots from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Corrupted Roots normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.23

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Corrupted Roots in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Modern? Legality

Corrupted Roots is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Corrupted Roots is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Corrupted Roots in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Legacy? Legality

Corrupted Roots is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Vintage? Legality

Corrupted Roots is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Corrupted Roots legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Corrupted Roots in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Corrupted Roots from? Details

This printing of Corrupted Roots is from CON (CON), with collector number 41.

Corrupted Roots may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Corrupted Roots's rarity? Details

Corrupted Roots is a uncommon card in CON.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Corrupted Roots? Details

Corrupted Roots was illustrated by Mark Hyzer.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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