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Roots of All Evil is a common Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $2.2 USD.

Roots of All Evil MTG card

Roots of All Evil

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Card Text

When you set this scheme in motion, create five 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens.

"I assure you, these are not the kind that thrive on sunlight and water."

Card Stats

common OARC OARC 🎨 Paul Bonner

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots of All Evil? Basics

Roots of All Evil is a Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you set this scheme in motion, create five 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens."

How much mana does Roots of All Evil cost to cast? Basics

Roots of All Evil has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Roots of All Evil's mana cost of 0 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.

Roots of All Evil has a mana value of 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.

Roots of All Evil's current oracle text is: "When you set this scheme in motion, create five 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens."

What is the current price of Roots of All Evil? Pricing

The current market price for Roots of All Evil is approximately $2.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Roots of All Evil? Pricing

You can purchase Roots of All Evil 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 Roots of All Evil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Roots of All Evil legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Modern is not available.

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

Is Roots of All Evil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Commander is not available.

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

Is Roots of All Evil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Roots of All Evil legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Roots of All Evil legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil in Vintage is not available.

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 Roots of All Evil legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Roots of All Evil 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 Roots of All Evil from? Details

This printing of Roots of All Evil is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 37★.

Roots of All Evil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Roots of All Evil's rarity? Details

Roots of All Evil is a common card in OARC.

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

Who illustrated Roots of All Evil? Details

Roots of All Evil was illustrated by Paul Bonner.

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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