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Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain from OM1 (OM1) costing {5}{U}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner MTG card

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner

Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain

Card Text

Other Villains you control get +2/+2. Your maximum hand size is eight. At the beginning of your end step, if you have fewer than eight cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference.

Card Stats

4/8 mythic CMC: 7.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Artur Nakhodkin

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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 Doctor Octopus, Master Planner? Basics

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other Villains you control get +2/+2. Your maximum hand size is eight. At the beginning of your end step, if you have fewer than eight cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference."

How much mana does Doctor Octopus, Master Planner cost to cast? Basics

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner has a mana cost of {5}{U}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

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.

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner's mana cost of {5}{U}{B} 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.

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner's current oracle text is: "Other Villains you control get +2/+2. Your maximum hand size is eight. At the beginning of your end step, if you have fewer than eight cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference."

What is the current price of Doctor Octopus, Master Planner? Pricing

Price data for Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Doctor Octopus, Master Planner? Pricing

You can purchase Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 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 Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Standard? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Modern? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 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 Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Legacy? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Vintage? Legality

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 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 Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 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 Doctor Octopus, Master Planner from? Details

This printing of Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 148.

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner's rarity? Details

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is a mythic card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Doctor Octopus, Master Planner? Details

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner was illustrated by Artur Nakhodkin.

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

What is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner's power and toughness? Details

Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is a 4/8 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (8) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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