Quick Answer

Plated Rootwalla is a common Creature — Lizard from BRB (BRB) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Plated Rootwalla MTG card

Plated Rootwalla

Creature — Lizard

Card Text

{2}{G}: This creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.

" . . . And the third little boar built his house out of rootwalla plates . . . ." —Skyshroud children's story

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 BRB BRB 🎨 Randy Elliott

Market Prices

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$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plated Rootwalla? Basics

Plated Rootwalla is a Creature — Lizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{G}: This creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn."

How much mana does Plated Rootwalla cost to cast? Basics

Plated Rootwalla has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Plated Rootwalla's mana cost of {4}{G} 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.

Plated Rootwalla has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Plated Rootwalla's current oracle text is: "{2}{G}: This creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn."

What is the current price of Plated Rootwalla? Pricing

The current market price for Plated Rootwalla is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Plated Rootwalla? Pricing

You can purchase Plated Rootwalla 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.

Is Plated Rootwalla legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Plated Rootwalla in Standard is not available.

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

Is Plated Rootwalla legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Plated Rootwalla in Modern is not available.

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

Is Plated Rootwalla legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Plated Rootwalla 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 Plated Rootwalla legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Plated Rootwalla in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Plated Rootwalla legal in Legacy? Legality

Plated Rootwalla is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Plated Rootwalla legal in Vintage? Legality

Plated Rootwalla 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 Plated Rootwalla legal in Pauper? Legality

Plated Rootwalla is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Plated Rootwalla from? Details

This printing of Plated Rootwalla is from BRB (BRB), with collector number 52.

Plated Rootwalla may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Plated Rootwalla's rarity? Details

Plated Rootwalla is a common card in BRB.

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

Who illustrated Plated Rootwalla? Details

Plated Rootwalla was illustrated by Randy Elliott.

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

What is Plated Rootwalla's power and toughness? Details

Plated Rootwalla is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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