Quick Answer

Folk of the Pines is a common Creature — Dryad from DKM (DKM) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Folk of the Pines MTG card

Folk of the Pines

Creature — Dryad

Card Text

{1}{G}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

"Our friends of the forest take many forms, yet all serve the will of Freyalise." —Laina of the Elvish Council

Card Stats

2/5 common CMC: 5.0 DKM DKM 🎨 NéNé Thomas & Catherine Buck

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Folk of the Pines? Basics

Folk of the Pines is a Creature — Dryad card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{G}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Folk of the Pines cost to cast? Basics

Folk of the Pines has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Folk of the Pines's mana cost of {4}{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.

Folk of the Pines has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Folk of the Pines's current oracle text is: "{1}{G}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Folk of the Pines? Pricing

The current market price for Folk of the Pines is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Folk of the Pines? Pricing

You can purchase Folk of the Pines 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 Folk of the Pines legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Folk of the Pines in Standard is not available.

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

Is Folk of the Pines legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Folk of the Pines in Modern is not available.

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

Is Folk of the Pines legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Folk of the Pines 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 Folk of the Pines legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Folk of the Pines in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Folk of the Pines legal in Legacy? Legality

Folk of the Pines is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Folk of the Pines legal in Vintage? Legality

Folk of the Pines 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 Folk of the Pines legal in Pauper? Legality

Folk of the Pines is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Folk of the Pines from? Details

This printing of Folk of the Pines is from DKM (DKM), with collector number 25.

Folk of the Pines may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Folk of the Pines's rarity? Details

Folk of the Pines is a common card in DKM.

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

Who illustrated Folk of the Pines? Details

Folk of the Pines was illustrated by NéNé Thomas & Catherine Buck.

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

What is Folk of the Pines's power and toughness? Details

Folk of the Pines is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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