Rushwood Dryad
Eighth Edition · #278★

Rushwood Dryad

Rushwood Dryad is a Common Creature — Dryad from Eighth Edition (278★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Rushwood Dryad suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Rushwood Dryad from Eighth Edition?

Rushwood Dryad is a Creature — Dryad in Eighth Edition numbered 278★. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Rushwood Dryad (278★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.

What is Rushwood Dryad worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Rushwood Dryad. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 278★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2003.

SetEighth Edition
Number278★
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR
foil $0.40

Card stats

ColorsG
Power2

How collectible is Rushwood Dryad?

Rushwood Dryad is a Common printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 278★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Rushwood Dryad?

Rushwood Dryad lists as Creature — Dryad with keywords Landwalk, Forestwalk. Artist: Todd Lockwood. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 278★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Rushwood Dryad (278★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Rushwood Dryad is catalogued as Common Creature — Dryad in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40.
  • Mana cost {1}{G} and type line Creature — Dryad help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Rushwood Dryad from Eighth Edition?

Rushwood Dryad is a Common Creature — Dryad from Eighth Edition numbered 278★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rushwood Dryad worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Rushwood Dryad. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rushwood Dryad?

Rushwood Dryad is catalogued as Common in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Rushwood Dryad legal in Commander or Standard?

Rushwood Dryad shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Rushwood Dryad near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.