# Shanodin Dryads Shanodin Dryads represents early Magic design when creature efficiency was still being explored. As a common from Limited Edition Alpha, it's a straightforward green creature with modest stats that saw minimal constructed play even in its era. Collectors value it primarily for set completion rather than gameplay significance. The card's appeal lies in its historical position within Alpha's foundational green creature suite. Because it's common, condition and centering matter more than rarity for determining collector value. Most interest centers on Alpha's iconic status as Magic's first set, making even humble commons like this one relevant to set builders pursuing comprehensive collections of the game's origin point.