Quick Answer

Rime Dryad is a common Creature — Dryad from ICE (ICE) costing {G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rime Dryad MTG card

Rime Dryad

Creature — Dryad

Card Text

Snow forestwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow Forest.)

"The Dryads told us to stay, as no new horrors would come when it was so cold. Three of us left anyway. The rest believed their lies, and their skeletons weren't found until the thaw." —Disa the Restless, journal entry

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 1.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

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$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rime Dryad? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Snow forestwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow Forest.)"

How much mana does Rime Dryad cost to cast? Basics

Rime Dryad has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Rime Dryad's mana cost of {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.

Rime Dryad has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Rime Dryad's current oracle text is: "Snow forestwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow Forest.)"

What is the current price of Rime Dryad? Pricing

The current market price for Rime Dryad is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Rime Dryad? Pricing

You can purchase Rime 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.

Is Rime Dryad legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Rime Dryad legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rime Dryad in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rime Dryad legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rime 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 Rime Dryad legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Rime Dryad legal in Legacy? Legality

Rime Dryad is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rime Dryad legal in Vintage? Legality

Rime 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 Rime Dryad legal in Pauper? Legality

Rime 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 Rime Dryad from? Details

This printing of Rime Dryad is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 260.

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

What is Rime Dryad's rarity? Details

Rime Dryad is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Rime Dryad? Details

Rime Dryad was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Rime Dryad's power and toughness? Details

Rime 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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