Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is $6.31 (PSPM #128s, Prerelease, Foil), and the most expensive is $11.39 (SPM #228, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.61, up 0.5% over 7 days, up 233.7% over 30 days, up 600.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $46.99 (2025).
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Printings & Prices
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Doctor Octopus, Master Planner: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for SPM #228 (Foil).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SPM #228 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSPM #128s | Foil | $5.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #128 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $8.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #228 | Nonfoil | $4.70 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #128 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Rules Text & Legality
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.
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Rulings
- Sep 19, 2025 If multiple effects modify your hand size, apply them in timestamp order. For example, if you put Spellbook (an artifact that says you have no maximum hand size) onto the battlefield and then put Doctor Octopus, Master Planner onto the battlefield, your maximum hand size will be eight. However, if those permanents entered in the opposite order, you would have no maximum hand size.
- Sep 19, 2025 The number of cards you ultimately draw may be affected by replacement effects. For example, if you have six cards in hand as Doctor Octopus's last ability resolves, and you also control Thought Reflection (an enchantment that says "If you would draw a card, draw two cards instead"), you'll end up drawing four cards.
- Sep 19, 2025 Your maximum hand size is checked only during the cleanup step of your turn. At any other time, you may have any number of cards in hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner has been reprinted 5 times. The Marvel's Spider-Man reprint cut the price 56% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPM #228 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Showcase | $3.70 | $3.90 | $2.84 | $1.84 |
| PSPM #128s | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Prerelease | $5.99 | $5.39 | $5.28 | $5.69 |
| SPM #128 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Standard | $3.35 | $2.51 | $2.51 | $1.39 |
| SPM #228 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Showcase | $10.46 | $8.08 | $4.62 | $2.82 |
| SPM #128 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Standard | $2.38 | $1.71 | $1.36 | $1.13 |
SPM #228 
PSPM #128s Doctor Octopus, Master Planner in Commander
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is the #8,495 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2,559 places over the last 30 days.
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner FAQ
How much is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner worth?
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is worth about $8.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $8.61 to $11.39 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner legal in Commander?
Yes — Doctor Octopus, Master Planner is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Doctor Octopus, Master Planner been reprinted?
Yes — Doctor Octopus, Master Planner has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Doctor Octopus, Master Planner expensive?
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner holds a $8.61 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.