Quick Answer

Doc Ock's Tentacles is a rare Artifact — Equipment from OM1 (OM1) costing {1}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Doc Ock's Tentacles MTG card

Doc Ock's Tentacles

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control with mana value 5 or greater enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equipped creature gets +4/+4. Equip {5}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Claudio Pozas
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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doc Ock's Tentacles? Basics

Doc Ock's Tentacles is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control with mana value 5 or greater enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equipped creature gets +4/+4. Equip {5}"

How much mana does Doc Ock's Tentacles cost to cast? Basics

Doc Ock's Tentacles has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Doc Ock's Tentacles's mana cost of {1} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Doc Ock's Tentacles has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Doc Ock's Tentacles's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control with mana value 5 or greater enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equipped creature gets +4/+4. Equip {5}"

What is the current price of Doc Ock's Tentacles? Pricing

Price data for Doc Ock's Tentacles is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Doc Ock's Tentacles? Pricing

You can purchase Doc Ock's Tentacles from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Standard? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Modern? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Pioneer? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Legacy? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Vintage? Legality

Doc Ock's Tentacles is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Doc Ock's Tentacles legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Doc Ock's Tentacles in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Doc Ock's Tentacles from? Details

This printing of Doc Ock's Tentacles is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 167.

Doc Ock's Tentacles may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Doc Ock's Tentacles's rarity? Details

Doc Ock's Tentacles is a rare card in OM1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Doc Ock's Tentacles? Details

Doc Ock's Tentacles was illustrated by Claudio Pozas.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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