The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Shanodin Dryads card from the Intl. Collectors' Edition. This common creature features Forestwalk and is a staple for vintage TCG enthusiasts.
Shanodin Dryads
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Intl. Collectors' Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Intl. Collectors' Edition, Shanodin Dryads (card number 217) represents a foundational element of early trading card game design. Illustrated by Anson Maddocks, this common creature card features the Nymph Dryad subtype and enters the battlefield for a single green mana. Its primary ability, Forestwalk, allows it to evade blockers as long as the defending player controls a Forest land, making it a flexible unit in early-game strategies. The card’s flavor text highlights its connection to the Shanodin Forest, emphasizing stealth and harmony with nature. For collectors, this product serves as a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history, offering a glimpse into the game's initial visual and mechanical language. Completing the Intl. Collectors' Edition set often involves securing copies of these early creature cards, which are highly regarded for their historical significance in the TCG landscape. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of card mechanics, Shanodin Dryads remains a relevant and sought-after item for enthusiasts of the genre.
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Shanodin Dryads
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Nymph Dryad
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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Forestwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)
Moving without sound, swift figures pass through branches and undergrowth completely unhindered. One with the trees around them, the Dryads of Shanodin Forest are seen only when they wish to be.