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Shared Roots is a uncommon Sorcery — Lesson from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.76 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Shared Roots MTG card

Shared Roots

Sorcery — Lesson

Card Text

Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

"We are all living together even if most folks don't act like it. We all have the same roots, and we are all branches of the same tree." —Huu

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Alfven Ato

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Market Prices

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$0.76
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TCGPlayer
$1.51
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$1.49
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.86
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€1.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shared Roots? Basics

Shared Roots is a Sorcery — Lesson card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Shared Roots cost to cast? Basics

Shared Roots has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shared Roots's mana cost of {1}{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.

Shared Roots has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shared Roots's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Shared Roots? Pricing

The current market price for Shared Roots is approximately $0.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Shared Roots? Pricing

You can purchase Shared Roots 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.

Shared Roots normal: $0.76 | foil: $1.51

Is Shared Roots legal in Standard? Legality

Shared Roots is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Shared Roots legal in Modern? Legality

Shared Roots is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shared Roots legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shared Roots 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 Shared Roots legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shared Roots is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shared Roots legal in Legacy? Legality

Shared Roots is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shared Roots legal in Vintage? Legality

Shared Roots 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 Shared Roots legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shared Roots 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 Shared Roots from? Details

This printing of Shared Roots is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 196.

Shared Roots may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shared Roots's rarity? Details

Shared Roots is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Shared Roots? Details

Shared Roots was illustrated by Alfven Ato.

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

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