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You don't have to cast a spell as that ability resolves. If you choose not to for some reason, don't let anyone judge your genius plans.
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◇ Catalog #252
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
spm·#252·rare·extended_art
Illus. Fariba Khamseh
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Sep '25
8 mo ago
Value
$1.24+$1 (+82.4%)
30 days high $1.25 · low $0.68
Volatility · high
USD$0.74EUR€1.48
NM$1.24
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #6,668 · Niche pick
Variants
Gameplay
Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain
Whenever you draw your first or second card each turn, put an ingenuity counter on Lady Octopus.
{T}: You may cast an artifact spell from your hand with mana value less than or equal to the number of ingenuity counters on Lady Octopus without paying its mana cost.
0/2
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 2
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The spell is cast as Lady Octopus's last ability resolves. You can't wait and cast it later.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Fariba Khamseh
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