Cataclysm
Cataclysm Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cataclysm is $1.36 (PLST #V14-3), and the most expensive is $17.13 (EXO #3). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.36, flat over 7 days, up 0.7% over 30 days, down 18.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.37 (2024).
Cataclysm Printings & Prices
Cataclysm has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cataclysm: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for EXO #3; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #3 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | EXO #3 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #3 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | V14 #3 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bh3 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | V14 #3 | Foil | $0.90 | $4.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #V14-3 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Cataclysm Rules Text & Legality
Each player chooses from among the permanents they control an artifact, a creature, an enchantment, and a land, then sacrifices the rest.
Cataclysm is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cataclysm Rulings
- Feb 1, 2014 Each permanent not chosen by a player will be sacrificed. If a permanent has none of the listed types (for example, a Planeswalker with no other types), it can’t be chosen.
- Oct 4, 2004 If you control a permanent with more than one type, you can choose that permanent to be the representative of either type. This makes it possible to have more than one creature (or other permanent type) on the battlefield. For example, if you select a creature for your creature and an artifact creature for your artifact, you get to keep both of these creatures.
- Oct 4, 2004 If you control a permanent with more than one type, you can choose that same permanent for more than one of the choices if you want to. This makes it possible to select an artifact creature as both your artifact and creature, and then select a land and thereby keep only two cards.
- Oct 4, 2004 The current player makes their choices before the other player. After both players make choices, all the sacrifices are done simultaneously.
- Oct 4, 2004 The permanents to save are chosen on resolution. You do not choose them when casting the spell.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cataclysm has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #V14-3 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| V14 #3 | 2014-08-22 | Mythic | Standard |
| WC98 #bh3 | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #3 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #V14-3 
V14 #3 
WC98 #bh3 
EXO #3 Cataclysm in Commander
Cataclysm is the #12,450 most-played card on EDHREC, down 95 places over the last 30 days.
Cataclysm FAQ
How much is Cataclysm worth?
Cataclysm is worth about $1.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.36 to $17.13 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Cataclysm legal in Commander?
Yes — Cataclysm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cataclysm been reprinted?
Yes — Cataclysm has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cataclysm cheap?
Cataclysm trades at about $1.36 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,450 on EDHREC).