Quick Answer

Deeproot Historian is a rare Creature — Merfolk Druid from LCC (LCC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Commander.

Deeproot Historian MTG card

Deeproot Historian

Creature — Merfolk Druid

Card Text

Merfolk and Druid cards in your graveyard have retrace. (You may cast cards with retrace from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying their other costs.)

"The language of the Komon Winaq has much in common with the tongue of our ancestors. Surely the two peoples once lived and worked in close harmony."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 LCC LCC 🎨 Stella Spente

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deeproot Historian? Basics

Deeproot Historian is a Creature — Merfolk Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Merfolk and Druid cards in your graveyard have retrace. (You may cast cards with retrace from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying their other costs.)"

How much mana does Deeproot Historian cost to cast? Basics

Deeproot Historian has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Deeproot Historian's mana cost of {3}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Deeproot Historian has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Deeproot Historian's current oracle text is: "Merfolk and Druid cards in your graveyard have retrace. (You may cast cards with retrace from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying their other costs.)"

What is the current price of Deeproot Historian? Pricing

The current market price for Deeproot Historian is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Deeproot Historian? Pricing

You can purchase Deeproot Historian from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deeproot Historian in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Deeproot Historian in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deeproot Historian is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deeproot Historian in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Legacy? Legality

Deeproot Historian is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Vintage? Legality

Deeproot Historian is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Deeproot Historian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deeproot Historian in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Deeproot Historian from? Details

This printing of Deeproot Historian is from LCC (LCC), with collector number 59.

Deeproot Historian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deeproot Historian's rarity? Details

Deeproot Historian is a rare card in LCC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Deeproot Historian? Details

Deeproot Historian was illustrated by Stella Spente.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Deeproot Historian's power and toughness? Details

Deeproot Historian is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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