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The Basking Rootwalla is a versatile 1/1 Lizard creature from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster 2 set, featuring the Madness mechanic and a unique activation ability.

Basking Rootwalla

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster 2

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Description

Basking Rootwalla stands out in the Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster 2 collection as a flexible green creature that offers unexpected utility for players. Released in 2024, this card carries the card number 65 and is illustrated by Heather Hudson, adding artistic value to its gameplay presence. The card’s design features a 1/1 power and toughness, making it a low-cost threat that can be played early in the game. Its most distinctive feature is the Madness ability, which allows players to cast the card from their graveyard for a reduced cost if it is discarded. This mechanic adds a layer of strategic depth, encouraging players to consider discard-based synergies and resource management. Additionally, Basking Rootwalla has an activated ability that grants it +2/+2 until the end of the turn, usable once per turn, providing a burst of power when needed. For collectors, the Mystery Booster 2 set represents a unique chapter in Magic: The Gathering history, offering cards that explore alternative rules and mechanics. Basking Rootwalla’s combination of low mana cost, Madness, and a temporary power boost makes it a versatile piece for both gameplay and collection. The card’s simple yet effective design, coupled with its creative mechanics, makes it a standout among the set’s offerings. Whether you are building a deck around discard strategies or simply appreciate innovative card design, Basking Rootwalla from Mystery Booster 2 is a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast’s library.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Mystery Booster 2

Card Number

#65

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Heather Hudson

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{G}

Type

Creature — Lizard

Power / Toughness

1 / 1

Color

G

Card Text

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{1}{G}: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn. Madness {0} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)

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FAQ

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What is the Madness mechanic on Basking Rootwalla?

Madness allows you to cast the card from your graveyard for its madness cost if you discard it. This creates opportunities for resource management and discard-based strategies.

What are Basking Rootwalla's stats and abilities?

Basking Rootwalla is a 1/1 Lizard creature with a mana cost of one green mana. It has the Madness mechanic and an activated ability that gives it +2/+2 until end of turn, usable once per turn.

Why is Basking Rootwalla part of Mystery Booster 2?

Mystery Booster 2 is a special set in Magic: The Gathering that features experimental cards and unique mechanics. Basking Rootwalla is included as card number 65 in this 2024 release.

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