The Rooting Kavu is an Uncommon creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2000 Invasion expansion, featuring a foil finish and card number 207.
Rooting Kavu
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Invasion
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Released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion, Rooting Kavu is a Green creature card identified by number 207 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog. Designed with a foil finish, this uncommon card is illustrated by Heather Hudson and serves as a distinct entry in the Kavu creature family for enthusiasts of the game’s early 2000s era. The card carries a mana cost of two generic and two green mana, resulting in a mana value of four, and possesses a power and toughness of 4/3. The strategic appeal of Rooting Kavu lies in its unique ability, which activates when the creature dies. Instead of remaining in the graveyard, the controller may choose to exile it. If this option is selected, all other creature cards in the controller's graveyard are shuffled back into their library. This mechanic provides a powerful method for recursion and deck cycling, allowing players to recover resources that would otherwise be lost. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the Invasion set represents a pivotal chapter in the game's history, and Rooting Kavu remains a recognizable piece of that legacy. Collectors often seek out foil versions of this card due to their visual appeal and the distinct finish that sets them apart from the standard uncommon variants. Whether you are building a collection of rare artifacts from the early 2000s or focusing on specific creature types like Kavu, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich design history. The combination of Heather Hudson's artwork and the card's functional design makes it a notable item for those who appreciate the depth of Magic's early expansions.
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Card Details
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Rooting Kavu
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Heather Hudson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Kavu
4 / 3
G
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When this creature dies, you may exile it. If you do, shuffle all creature cards from your graveyard into your library.






