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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
Price tag $0.75

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist Villain

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#462 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor decks.

The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+5% Synergy $17.26
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+5% Synergy $2.81
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+3% Synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
+3% Synergy
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
-2% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+60% Synergy $0.27
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+47% Synergy $1.17
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+44% Synergy $0.40
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+44% Synergy $0.51
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+44% Synergy $0.70
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+44% Synergy $0.38
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+43% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+43% Synergy $1.83
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+38% Synergy $1.95
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+37% Synergy $30.80

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor decks.

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+36% Synergy $2.19
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+36% Synergy $0.67
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+34% Synergy $0.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+26% Synergy $1.44
Opt Opt
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $9.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+18% Synergy $12.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $102.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $68.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $57.11
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $106.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $128.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $166.21
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $70.13
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $34.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+36% Synergy $14.98
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+34% Synergy $13.14
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+33% Synergy $2.21
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+33% Synergy $35.06
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+30% Synergy $0.43
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+30% Synergy $0.31
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $14.62
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+28% Synergy $0.69
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+27% Synergy $0.27
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+26% Synergy $0.33
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+26% Synergy $5.61
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+26% Synergy $12.88
Spellskite Spellskite
+25% Synergy $8.15
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $10.66
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+23% Synergy $10.29
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+22% Synergy $15.40
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+22% Synergy $1.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.35
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+16% Synergy $8.53
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $7.43
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+14% Synergy $0.33
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+14% Synergy $5.60
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+14% Synergy $0.37
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+14% Synergy $6.40
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+13% Synergy $1.18
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+12% Synergy $1.77
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+12% Synergy $4.16
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+12% Synergy $6.61
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+11% Synergy $3.92
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+10% Synergy $2.59
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+10% Synergy $0.41
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+10% Synergy $19.70
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+9% Synergy $0.27
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+9% Synergy $0.34
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+9% Synergy $0.17
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.77
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.35
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+8% Synergy $24.50
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+8% Synergy $0.29
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.41
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+7% Synergy $3.90
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $0.89
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $11.04
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+6% Synergy $10.87
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $37.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-8% Synergy $2.43
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $5.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor safe.

Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+33% Synergy $0.35
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+28% Synergy $1.24
Refocus Refocus
+26% Synergy $0.17
Consider Consider
+24% Synergy $0.29
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+22% Synergy $0.22
Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.26
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.07
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+14% Synergy $4.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+13% Synergy $4.00
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+12% Synergy $0.23
Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+10% Synergy $0.16
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $8.54
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+7% Synergy $1.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.15
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $2.05
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $5.27
Peek Peek
+5% Synergy $0.48
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.27
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+5% Synergy $0.24
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $7.94
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.73
Remand Remand
+4% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.14
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.41
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.23
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+3% Synergy $5.33
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.80
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.55
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+2% Synergy $0.29
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $51.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $18.10
Commandeer Commandeer
0% Synergy $3.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $2.86
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-2% Synergy $0.38
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.37
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-6% Synergy $6.13
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $2.09
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.54
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $2.05
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.85
Aetherize Aetherize
-14% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-15% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.20
High Tide High Tide
-37% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+22% Synergy $3.78
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+19% Synergy $5.78
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.31
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+14% Synergy $0.42
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.49
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $388.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.04
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy $4.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.09
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.77

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Insight Engine Insight Engine
+36% Synergy $1.14
The Endstone The Endstone
+34% Synergy $1.80
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+32% Synergy $28.90
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+32% Synergy $4.61
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+24% Synergy $19.46
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+24% Synergy $2.88
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+23% Synergy $2.33
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+23% Synergy $0.34
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $47.03
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+22% Synergy $0.38
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+22% Synergy $0.92
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+20% Synergy $2.70
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+20% Synergy $4.00
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+19% Synergy $40.75
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+14% Synergy $0.27
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+12% Synergy $0.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.37
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+10% Synergy $5.11
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+10% Synergy $15.31
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+10% Synergy $5.10
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+9% Synergy $23.21
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.84
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+9% Synergy $2.47
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $69.42
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.29
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.55
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $5.95
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+7% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $33.10
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+6% Synergy $3.40
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $10.57
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $12.33
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.58
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $8.43
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $7.30
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $35.72
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.88
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+5% Synergy $5.66
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.33
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+4% Synergy $0.25
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $11.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $29.60
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.27
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+3% Synergy $0.38
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $13.11
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+1% Synergy $5.00
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+1% Synergy $3.53
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-26% Synergy $6.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+13% Synergy $0.84
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+12% Synergy $3.11
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $3.19
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+12% Synergy $8.92
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $5.38
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+8% Synergy $10.82
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+6% Synergy $0.88
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $4.49
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+3% Synergy $2.22
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+2% Synergy $3.97
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-6% Synergy $4.82
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $2.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $3.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+25% Synergy $19.99
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $22.88
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $43.61
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $10.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+35% Synergy $9.73
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $14.24
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+31% Synergy $10.70
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+30% Synergy $62.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.38
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+21% Synergy $0.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy $3.91
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $2.27
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $10.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $31.01
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+6% Synergy $3000.48
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $1.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.62
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $9.34
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+2% Synergy $5.71
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+1% Synergy $1.80
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+1% Synergy $1.37
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+1% Synergy $0.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rivendell Rivendell
-3% Synergy $1.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $50.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-21% Synergy $0.88

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $72.55
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+19% Synergy $1.39
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+18% Synergy $5.64
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+15% Synergy $0.90
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $240.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $4.13
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+11% Synergy $4.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $0.48
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+10% Synergy $35.32
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.85
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+8% Synergy $4.40
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $6.69
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+7% Synergy $12.00
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $36.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.29
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.87
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $0.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1106.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.84
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $474.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.80
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $4.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-17% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.15
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.74
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.92
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $33.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $38.04
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.04
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.33

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