Quick Answer

Roterothopter is a common Artifact Creature — Thopter from HML (HML) costing {1}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Roterothopter MTG card

Roterothopter

Artifact Creature — Thopter

Card Text

Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate no more than twice each turn.

"The Roterothopter is as insidious as it is ingenious. It is one of the few creations of our school that I take no pride in." —Baki, Wizard Attendant

Card Stats

0/2 common CMC: 1.0 HML HML 🎨 Amy Weber
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.22
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roterothopter? Basics

Roterothopter is a Artifact Creature — Thopter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate no more than twice each turn."

How much mana does Roterothopter cost to cast? Basics

Roterothopter has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Roterothopter's mana cost of {1} 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.

Roterothopter has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Roterothopter's current oracle text is: "Flying {2}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate no more than twice each turn."

What is the current price of Roterothopter? Pricing

The current market price for Roterothopter is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Roterothopter? Pricing

You can purchase Roterothopter 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 Roterothopter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Roterothopter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Roterothopter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Roterothopter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Roterothopter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Roterothopter 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 Roterothopter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Roterothopter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Roterothopter legal in Legacy? Legality

Roterothopter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Roterothopter legal in Vintage? Legality

Roterothopter 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 Roterothopter legal in Pauper? Legality

Roterothopter 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 Roterothopter from? Details

This printing of Roterothopter is from HML (HML), with collector number 109.

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

What is Roterothopter's rarity? Details

Roterothopter is a common card in HML.

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

Who illustrated Roterothopter? Details

Roterothopter was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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

What is Roterothopter's power and toughness? Details

Roterothopter is a 0/2 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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