Giant Germ

Spell Ruler SRL-EN085 • rare

Set: Spell Ruler
Printing code: SRL-EN085
Rarity: Rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 2
ATK: 1000
DEF: 100

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$4.92market price via TCGplayer · May 30, 2026

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First introduced in the Spell Ruler set, Giant Germ remains a staple of early Yu-Gi-Oh! strategy for its ability to thin the deck and swarm the field upon being destroyed. Collectors prize this card for its role in classic burn and aggressive deck builds, where its effect of inflicting damage while summoning duplicates proved uniquely disruptive during the game's formative years.

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Giant Germ was introduced in the Spell Ruler expansion, which served as the fourth major booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in North America. Released by Konami in the early 2000s, the set was pivotal for introducing ritual magic cards and several iconic effect monsters that expanded the tactical depth of the game beyond basic beatdown strategies.

The card features artwork consistent with the macabre and whimsical aesthetic typical of early Yu-Gi-Oh! creature design. It functions as a classic 'swarming' monster, designed to trigger a special summon effect upon being destroyed in battle. This utility made it a staple in early competitive decks that relied on rapidly filling the field to facilitate tribute summons or to maintain defensive board presence.

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