Name: Roots of Life
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Tony Roberts

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                  Mana3
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
Roots of LifeMirage

                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.35$1.74
Lightly Played$0.30$1.76
Moderately Played$0.28$1.76
Heavily Played$0.27$1.76
Damaged$0.19$1.72
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          Mana cost3
          TypeEnchantment
          
          SetMirage
          
          RarityEnchantment
          Released1996-10-07
        Oracle textWhen you play Roots of Life, choose islands or swamps.

Whenever a land of the chosen type that target opponent controls becomes tapped, gain 1 life.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.35	$1.74
Lightly Played	$0.30	$1.76
Moderately Played	$0.28	$1.76
Heavily Played	$0.27	$1.76
Damaged	$0.19	$1.72