Quick Answer

Roots of Wisdom is a common Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Roots of Wisdom MTG card

Roots of Wisdom

Sorcery

Card Text

Mill three cards, then return a land card or Elf card from your graveyard to your hand. If you can't, draw a card. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)

Though imprisoned in Jaspera trees, the elvish gods known as the Einir still whisper through the ages.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Sidharth Chaturvedi
Mill

Market Prices

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$0.13
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots of Wisdom? Basics

Roots of Wisdom is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Mill three cards, then return a land card or Elf card from your graveyard to your hand. If you can't, draw a card. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Roots of Wisdom cost to cast? Basics

Roots of Wisdom has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Roots of Wisdom's mana cost of {1}{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.

Roots of Wisdom has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Wisdom's current oracle text is: "Mill three cards, then return a land card or Elf card from your graveyard to your hand. If you can't, draw a card. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Roots of Wisdom? Pricing

The current market price for Roots of Wisdom is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Roots of Wisdom? Pricing

You can purchase Roots of Wisdom 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 Wisdom legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Roots of Wisdom legal in Modern? Legality

Roots of Wisdom is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Roots of Wisdom legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Roots of Wisdom 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 Roots of Wisdom legal in Pioneer? Legality

Roots of Wisdom is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Roots of Wisdom legal in Legacy? Legality

Roots of Wisdom is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Roots of Wisdom legal in Vintage? Legality

Roots of Wisdom 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 Roots of Wisdom legal in Pauper? Legality

Roots of Wisdom 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 Roots of Wisdom from? Details

This printing of Roots of Wisdom is from J22 (J22), with collector number 721.

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

What is Roots of Wisdom's rarity? Details

Roots of Wisdom is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Roots of Wisdom? Details

Roots of Wisdom was illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi.

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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