Quick Answer

Nightshade Dryad is a common Creature — Dryad from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nightshade Dryad MTG card

Nightshade Dryad

Creature — Dryad

Card Text

Deathtouch {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color.

"Death is a natural part of life. Without the mulch to feed new sprouts, everything withers."

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Bastien L. Deharme
Deathtouch

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightshade Dryad? Basics

Nightshade Dryad is a Creature — Dryad card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Nightshade Dryad cost to cast? Basics

Nightshade Dryad 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.

Nightshade Dryad'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.

Nightshade Dryad 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.

Nightshade Dryad's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Nightshade Dryad? Pricing

The current market price for Nightshade Dryad is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Nightshade Dryad? Pricing

You can purchase Nightshade Dryad 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.

Nightshade Dryad normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.18

Is Nightshade Dryad legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightshade Dryad in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightshade Dryad legal in Modern? Legality

Nightshade Dryad is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nightshade Dryad legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightshade Dryad 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 Nightshade Dryad legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nightshade Dryad in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nightshade Dryad legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightshade Dryad is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightshade Dryad legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightshade Dryad 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 Nightshade Dryad legal in Pauper? Legality

Nightshade Dryad 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 Nightshade Dryad from? Details

This printing of Nightshade Dryad is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 163.

Nightshade Dryad may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nightshade Dryad's rarity? Details

Nightshade Dryad is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Nightshade Dryad? Details

Nightshade Dryad was illustrated by Bastien L. Deharme.

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

What is Nightshade Dryad's power and toughness? Details

Nightshade Dryad is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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