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Cathodion
ARTIFACT CREATURE — CONSTRUCT Uncommon
Commander 2014 EDHREC #9,503
$0.09
+0.0%
7 days
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Cathodion price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.09.
Cathodion Price Summary
Cathodion's current headline price is $0.09.
Cathodion Printings & Prices
8 printings
Cathodion has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cathodion: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MRD #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #203 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #226 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #237 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #149 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #287 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MM2 #203 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #237 | Foil | — | — | — |
Cathodion Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature dies, add {C}{C}{C}.
"Instead of creating a tool that would be damaged by heat, the Thran built one that was charged by it."
Cathodion is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Cathodion Rulings
3 most recent
- Jan 25, 2011 The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
- Jan 25, 2011 You get the mana whether you want it or not. If you don't spend it, it will disappear at the end of the current step (or phase).
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability is never a mana ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
12 printings
Cathodion has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CM2-179 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2XM #237 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| 2XM #237 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| UMA #226 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| UMA #226 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| CM2 #179 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM2 #203 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #203 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| C14 #234 | 2014-11-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #149 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #CM2-179 
2XM #237 
UMA #226 
CM2 #179 
MM2 #203 
MRD #149 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Cathodion in Commander
Cathodion is the #9,503 most-played card on EDHREC, down 121 places over the last 30 days.
Cathodion FAQ
How much is Cathodion worth?
Cathodion is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Cathodion legal in Commander?
Yes — Cathodion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cathodion been reprinted?
Yes — Cathodion has been reprinted 12 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cathodion cheap?
Cathodion trades at about $0.09 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,503 on EDHREC).