Tendershoot Dryad

Description

Released in 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan Promos set, the Tendershoot Dryad (Card #147s) is a rare green creature card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Yongjae Choi, this foil card features a mana cost of {4}{G} and stands as a significant asset for players seeking to build token-centric strategies. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a resilient Dryad, with a 2/2 power and toughness stat line that belies its potential for board dominance through its unique abilities. Tendershoot Dryad introduces the Ascend mechanic, which rewards players for controlling ten or more permanents. Once this threshold is reached, the player gains the city's blessing for the remainder of the game, a persistent advantage that transforms the Dryad’s utility. At the beginning of each upkeep, the card creates a 1/1 green Saproling creature token, steadily increasing the player's permanent count. This token generation synergizes perfectly with the Ascend benefit, as Saprolings you control receive a +2/+2 boost while the city's blessing is active. This combination allows the Dryad to grow into a formidable presence, turning a modest early-game investment into a late-game powerhouse. For collectors, the foil finish and rare status of this promo card make it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card’s mechanical depth, combining token generation with a scalable buff, reflects the intricate design philosophy of the era. Whether used in casual play or collected for its strategic elegance, the Tendershoot Dryad represents a clever intersection of resource management and board control. Its ability to scale with the player’s board state ensures that it remains relevant as long as the Ascend condition is met, making it a memorable piece of the 2018 Rivals of Ixalan Promos lineup.