Quick Answer

Saruli Caretaker is a common Creature — Dryad from RNA (RNA) costing {G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Saruli Caretaker MTG card

Saruli Caretaker

Creature — Dryad

Card Text

Defender {T}, Tap an untapped creature you control: Add one mana of any color.

"I hold the seed of our new beginning."

Card Stats

0/3 common CMC: 1.0 RNA RNA 🎨 Howard Lyon
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Normal
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Cardmarket
€5.08
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saruli Caretaker? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Defender {T}, Tap an untapped creature you control: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Saruli Caretaker cost to cast? Basics

Saruli Caretaker 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.

Saruli Caretaker'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.

Saruli Caretaker 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.

Saruli Caretaker's current oracle text is: "Defender {T}, Tap an untapped creature you control: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Saruli Caretaker? Pricing

The current market price for Saruli Caretaker is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Saruli Caretaker? Pricing

You can purchase Saruli Caretaker 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.

Saruli Caretaker normal: $0.13 | foil: $1.35

Is Saruli Caretaker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Saruli Caretaker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Saruli Caretaker legal in Modern? Legality

Saruli Caretaker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Saruli Caretaker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Saruli Caretaker 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 Saruli Caretaker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Saruli Caretaker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Saruli Caretaker legal in Legacy? Legality

Saruli Caretaker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Saruli Caretaker legal in Vintage? Legality

Saruli Caretaker 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 Saruli Caretaker legal in Pauper? Legality

Saruli Caretaker 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 Saruli Caretaker from? Details

This printing of Saruli Caretaker is from RNA (RNA), with collector number 139.

Saruli Caretaker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Saruli Caretaker's rarity? Details

Saruli Caretaker is a common card in RNA.

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

Who illustrated Saruli Caretaker? Details

Saruli Caretaker was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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

What is Saruli Caretaker's power and toughness? Details

Saruli Caretaker is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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