Catastrophe
Catastrophe Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Catastrophe is $3.43 (PLST #USG-6), and the most expensive is $6.31 (BRB #12). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.43, up 2.4% over 7 days, down 5.8% over 30 days, down 6.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.02 (2026).
Catastrophe Printings & Prices
Catastrophe has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Catastrophe: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for USG #6; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #6 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | BRB #12 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #6 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #6 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-6 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #12 | Nonfoil | $0.90 | $4.49 | 80% |
Catastrophe Rules Text & Legality
Destroy all lands or all creatures. Creatures destroyed this way can't be regenerated.
Catastrophe is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Catastrophe Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose land or creatures when the spell resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Catastrophe has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-6 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| BRB #12 | 1999-11-12 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #6 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #USG-6 
BRB #12 
USG #6 Catastrophe in Commander
Catastrophe is the #12,170 most-played card on EDHREC, down 156 places over the last 30 days.
Catastrophe FAQ
How much is Catastrophe worth?
Catastrophe is worth about $3.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $3.43 to $6.31 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Catastrophe legal in Commander?
Yes — Catastrophe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Catastrophe been reprinted?
Yes — Catastrophe has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Catastrophe cheap?
Catastrophe trades at about $3.43 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,170 on EDHREC).