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Rootless Yew is a uncommon Creature — Treefolk from KHM (KHM) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rootless Yew MTG card

Rootless Yew

Creature — Treefolk

Card Text

When this creature dies, search your library for a creature card with power or toughness 6 or greater, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"We are bound to wander this forest forever. Sometimes I think it wanders with us." —Ogni, Kannah scout

Card Stats

5/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 KHM KHM 🎨 Nicholas Gregory

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rootless Yew? Basics

Rootless Yew is a Creature — Treefolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, search your library for a creature card with power or toughness 6 or greater, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Rootless Yew cost to cast? Basics

Rootless Yew has a mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Rootless Yew's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Rootless Yew 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.

Rootless Yew's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, search your library for a creature card with power or toughness 6 or greater, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Rootless Yew? Pricing

The current market price for Rootless Yew is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Rootless Yew? Pricing

You can purchase Rootless Yew 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.

Rootless Yew normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.2

Is Rootless Yew legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rootless Yew in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rootless Yew legal in Modern? Legality

Rootless Yew is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rootless Yew legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rootless Yew 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 Rootless Yew legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rootless Yew is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rootless Yew legal in Legacy? Legality

Rootless Yew is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rootless Yew legal in Vintage? Legality

Rootless Yew 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 Rootless Yew legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rootless Yew 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 Rootless Yew from? Details

This printing of Rootless Yew is from KHM (KHM), with collector number 189.

Rootless Yew may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rootless Yew's rarity? Details

Rootless Yew is a uncommon card in KHM.

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

Who illustrated Rootless Yew? Details

Rootless Yew was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory.

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

What is Rootless Yew's power and toughness? Details

Rootless Yew is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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