Giant Germ
Giant Germ is a Effect Monster, first released in 2002 in Magic Ruler. It has 16 printings across 7 sets (Rare, Common, Super Rare). The cheapest copy is MRL-E085 Rare at $0.21; the most valuable is CP05-EN002 Super Rare at $44.41. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.21 – $44.41
15 printings priced
Type
Fiend
Level
2
ATK
1000
DEF
100
When this card is sent to the Graveyard as a result of Battle, inflict 500 points of Direct Damage to your opponent's Life Points. You can also take cards of the same name from your Deck and Special Summon them to the Field in face-up Attack Position. The Deck is then shuffled.
Appears in 7 expansions
Printings (16)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Ruler (Europe) | MRL-E085 | Rare | $0.21 | |
| Retro Pack 2024 Reprint | RP01R-EN070 | Common | €1.13 | |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-085 | Rare | $1.03 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN050 | Common | $0.66 | |
| Champion Pack 5 | CP05-EN002 | Super Rare | $44.41 | |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN071 | Common | $0.53 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN234 | Common | $0.69 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL12-EN003 | Rare | $1.99 | |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN070 | Common | $0.43 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL12-EN003 | Rare | $2.02 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL12-EN003 | Rare | $2.46 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL12-EN003 | Rare | $3.49 | |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-085 | Rare | $0.53 | |
| Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) | SRL-EN085 | Rare | $2.72 | |
| Spell Ruler (25th Anniversary Edition) | SRL-EN085 | Rare | $0.55 | |
| Retro Pack (2020 Date Reprint) | RP01-EN070 | Common | $0.21 |
Giant Germ: FAQ
How much is Giant Germ worth?+
Giant Germ currently sells for $0.21 – $44.41 on TCGPlayer, from $0.21 for MRL-E085 up to $44.41 for CP05-EN002. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Giant Germ printed in?+
Giant Germ appears in 7 sets: Magic Ruler, Retro Pack 2024 Reprint, Dark Beginning 1, Champion Pack 5, Dark Legends, Retro Pack and 1 more.
Is Giant Germ legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Giant Germ is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Giant Germ?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Giant Germ is 95178994.
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