Rootwater Thief (NEM #40)
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Rootwater Thief is a rare printing from Nemesis (NEM #40), a Creature — Merfolk Rogue. Illustrated by Ron Spears.
Card text
{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}. If you do, search that player's library for a card and exile it, then the player shuffles.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Merfolk Rogue |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 2 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Nemesis (NEM) |
| Collector number | 40 |
| Artist | Ron Spears |
| Released | 2000-02-14 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $2.53, foil $41.44 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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