The Giant Octopus (S3) is a blue 3/3 creature card from the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set.
Giant Octopus
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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The Giant Octopus card, identified as S3, is a foundational blue creature from the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set. Designed as a common rarity, this card serves as an essential component for collectors aiming to complete the full Eighth Edition checklist. With a mana cost of three generic and one blue mana, it enters the battlefield as a 3/3 creature, offering a straightforward and reliable presence on the board. While it lacks complex triggered abilities, its statistical profile makes it a flexible choice for various deck strategies. Collectors often seek this print for its nostalgic value, representing the classic design language and mechanical simplicity that defined Magic during the early 2000s. The Eighth Edition remains one of the most recognizable core sets, and owning a complete run of its commons provides a tangible link to that era of the game's history. Whether you are a veteran player looking to rebuild old favorites or a new collector exploring the game's extensive library, finding the Giant Octopus in its original 8ED printing is a rewarding pursuit. The card's straightforward design and iconic flavor text make it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's binder or display case.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Giant Octopus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Heather Hudson
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Octopus
3 / 3
U
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"Before my eyes was a horrible monster, worthy to figure in the legends of the marvellous. . . . Its eight arms, or rather feet, fixed to its head . . . were twice as long as its body, and were twisted like the furies' hair." —Jules Verne, *Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea*, trans. Lewis
















