Giant Germ
Effect Monster
Giant Germ is a Effect Monster (DARK/Fiend, Level 2) with 1000 ATK / 100 DEF. First printed in Magic Ruler (2002).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- DARK
- Monster type
- Fiend
- Level
- 2
- ATK / DEF
- 1000 / 100
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2002-09-16
- Printings
- 10
Card text
When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard: Inflict 500 damage to your opponent, then you can Special Summon any number of "Giant Germs" from your Deck in face-up Attack Position.
Approximate value
≈$0.26
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-07-26), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Ruler | MRL-085 | Rare | 2002-09-16 | $3.34 |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-E085 | Rare | 2002-09-16 | $9.02 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-085 | Rare | 2002-09-16 | $4.65 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-EN085 | Rare | 2002-09-16 | $0.26 |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN050 | Common | 2004-10-12 | $0.26 |
| Champion Pack: Game Five | CP05-EN002 | Super Rare | 2008-01-08 | $0.26 |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN070 | Common | 2008-07-08 | $4.85 |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN071 | Common | 2008-11-21 | $3.45 |
| Duelist League 3 participation cards | DL12-EN003 | Rare | 2011-06-01 | $3.94 |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World Mega Pack | LCYW-EN234 | Common | 2012-09-29 | $2.05 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Giant Germ in other languages
| Japanese | ジャイアントウィルス |
| Korean | 자이언트 바이러스 |
| German | Riesenkeim |
| French | Germe Géant |
| Italian | Germe Gigante |
| Spanish | Germen Gigante |
| Portuguese | Germe Gigante |