The foil version of the Nemesis expansion's Rootwater Commando, a 3-mana Merfolk creature with Islandwalk ability, illustrated by Mark Tedin.
Rootwater Commando
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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This foil variant features artwork by Mark Tedin, capturing the underwater aesthetic of the block's narrative. As a three-mana cost card, it offers a versatile 2/2 body with the Islandwalk keyword, allowing it to bypass blocking restrictions if the defending player controls an Island. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek this foil for its visual appeal and its role within the Urza's Saga era of gameplay. The card's mana value and color identity make it a recognizable piece for those building blue-based strategies or completing the Nemesis set. The foil treatment adds a layer of collectibility, distinguishing it from non-foil prints while maintaining the original card's text and rules. Understanding the context of the Nemesis set helps collectors appreciate the design choices and thematic elements present in cards like the Rootwater Commando.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rootwater Commando
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Creature — Merfolk
2 / 2
U
Card Text
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Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
Rootwater merfolk are seldom seen these days, but elf corpses are as numerous as ever.
