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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Theros Beyond Death MTG card
THB #169 · Art by Scott Murphy
THB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death#169Rare

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove

Enchantment Creature · Nymph Dryad
TCGplayer market · THB #169 nonfoil
$8.69 −6.4% −$0.59, 7 days
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−6.7%
EDHREC rank
#315 Down 5 in 30 days

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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.69, down 6.4% over 7 days, down 6.7% over 30 days, down 4.5% over 90 days.

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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Printings & Prices

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove has 8 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, ripple foil and foil finishes, including borderless, promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.

THB set symbol, RareTHB #169
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #THB-169
M3C set symbol, RareM3C #225
CMM set symbol, RareCMM #891
PTHB set symbol, RarePTHB #169p
Promo Pack
THB set symbol, RareTHB #326
Extended Art
PTHB set symbol, RarePTHB #169s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #191
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CoolStuffIncTHB #326Foil
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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Rules Text & Legality

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove

You may play an additional land on each of your turns.

Lands you control are every basic land type in addition to their other types.

"Vine-wreathed, he nurtures life among the dead." —Psemilla, Meletian poet

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Rulings

  • Jan 24, 2020

    Dryad of the Ilysian Grove’s first ability is cumulative if you control more than one. It’s also cumulative with other effects that let you play additional lands, such as the one from Escape to the Wilds.

  • Jan 24, 2020

    Each land you control will have the land types Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest. They’ll also have the mana ability of each basic land type (for example, Forests have “{T}: Add {G}.”). They’ll still have their other subtypes and abilities.

  • Jan 24, 2020

    Giving a land additional basic land types doesn’t change its name or whether it’s legendary or basic.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove has been reprinted 13 times. The Modern Horizons 3 Commander reprint cut the price 32% in 30 days.

  • Jan 24, 2020PTHB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death Promos · Promo PackPTHB #169p
  • Jan 24, 2020PTHB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death Promos · Promo Pack, foilPTHB #169p
  • Jan 24, 2020PTHB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death Promos · Prerelease, foilPTHB #169s
  • Jan 24, 2020THB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death · Extended ArtTHB #326
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #191
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #191
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #THB-169
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander MastersCMM #891
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, RareModern Horizons 3 Commander · foilM3C #225
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, RareModern Horizons 3 CommanderM3C #225

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Dryad of the Ilysian Grove in Commander

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is the #315 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.

#315 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 5 in 30 days

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove FAQ

How much is Dryad of the Ilysian Grove worth?

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is worth about $8.69 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Dryad of the Ilysian Grove legal in Commander?

Yes. Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Dryad of the Ilysian Grove been reprinted?

Yes. Dryad of the Ilysian Grove has been reprinted 13 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Dryad of the Ilysian Grove expensive?

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove holds a $8.69 price because Commander demand is high (#315 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Dryad of the Ilysian Grove?

Cards that fill a similar role include Prismatic Omen, Exploration, Wayward Swordtooth.