Quick Answer

Rootcast Apprenticeship is a rare Sorcery from BLC (BLC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rootcast Apprenticeship MTG card

Rootcast Apprenticeship

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose three. You may choose the same mode more than once. • Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature. • Create a token that's a copy of target token you control. • Target player creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token. • Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken artifact of their choice.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Andreia Ugrai

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$0.49
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€0.51
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€2.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rootcast Apprenticeship? Basics

Rootcast Apprenticeship is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose three. You may choose the same mode more than once. • Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature. • Create a token that's a copy of target token you control. • Target player creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token. • Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken artifact of their choice."

How much mana does Rootcast Apprenticeship cost to cast? Basics

Rootcast Apprenticeship has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Rootcast Apprenticeship's mana cost of {3}{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.

Rootcast Apprenticeship has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Rootcast Apprenticeship's current oracle text is: "Choose three. You may choose the same mode more than once. • Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature. • Create a token that's a copy of target token you control. • Target player creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token. • Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken artifact of their choice."

What is the current price of Rootcast Apprenticeship? Pricing

The current market price for Rootcast Apprenticeship is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Rootcast Apprenticeship? Pricing

You can purchase Rootcast Apprenticeship 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 Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rootcast Apprenticeship in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rootcast Apprenticeship in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rootcast Apprenticeship 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 Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rootcast Apprenticeship in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Legacy? Legality

Rootcast Apprenticeship is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Vintage? Legality

Rootcast Apprenticeship 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 Rootcast Apprenticeship legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rootcast Apprenticeship 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 Rootcast Apprenticeship from? Details

This printing of Rootcast Apprenticeship is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 32.

Rootcast Apprenticeship may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rootcast Apprenticeship's rarity? Details

Rootcast Apprenticeship is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Rootcast Apprenticeship? Details

Rootcast Apprenticeship was illustrated by Andreia Ugrai.

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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