The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Scourge expansion features this foil Root Elemental (card #127), a powerful green Elemental creature valued by collectors for its distinctive finish and strategic gameplay.
Root Elemental
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Scourge
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Released in 2003 as part of the Scourge expansion, the Root Elemental is a notable green creature card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 127, this foil version offers collectors a shimmering finish that highlights the artist Anthony S. Waters' depiction of the creature. As a six-mana Elemental, it plays a significant role in the game's ecosystem, bringing substantial power and toughness to the battlefield. The card's unique appeal lies in its Morph ability, allowing players to cast it face down as a 2/2 creature for a reduced cost and later reveal its true form to put another creature from their hand onto the battlefield. This strategic depth makes the Root Elemental a staple in many green-based decks. For collectors, the Scourge set represents a pivotal era in Magic history, and this foil card serves as an essential component for those building complete sets or seeking high-quality parallels.
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Root Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anthony S. Waters
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{G}
Creature — Elemental
6 / 5
G
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Morph {5}{G}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, you may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.