Giant Octopus
Giant Octopus is a Common Creature — Octopus from Portal (56) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Giant Octopus suits collectors and players working on Portal 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 Giant Octopus from Portal?
Giant Octopus is a Creature — Octopus in Portal numbered 56. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Giant Octopus (56) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 56 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Giant Octopus worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Giant Octopus. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 56 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 56 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.16 |
| cardmarket | $0.16 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Giant Octopus?
Giant Octopus is a Common printing in Portal. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 56 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Giant Octopus?
Giant Octopus lists as Creature — Octopus. Artist: John Matson This printing is from Portal. Collector number 56 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997. Part of the Portal series. Mana cost {3}{U}.
Cactaur's take
Giant Octopus (56) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Giant Octopus is catalogued as Common Creature — Octopus in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.23).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Octopus 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 Giant Octopus from Portal?
Giant Octopus is a Common Creature — Octopus from Portal numbered 56 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Giant Octopus worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded Giant Octopus. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Giant Octopus?
Giant Octopus is catalogued as Common in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Giant Octopus legal in Commander or Standard?
Giant Octopus 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 Giant Octopus near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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