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Cathodion Commander 2014 MTG card
C14 #234 · Art by Izzy
C14 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2014#234Uncommon

Cathodion

Artifact Creature · Construct
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · C14 #234 nonfoil
$0.11 +22.2% +$0.02, 7 days
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30 days
+22.2%
EDHREC rank
#9,631 Down 74 in 30 days

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Cathodion Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, up 22.2% over 7 days, up 22.2% over 30 days, down 42.1% over 90 days.

Cathodion Price History

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Cathodion in Sealed Products

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Cathodion Printings & Prices

Cathodion has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

C14 set symbol, UncommonC14 #234
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UMA set symbol, CommonUMA #226
MRD set symbol, UncommonMRD #149
MM2 set symbol, CommonMM2 #203
2XM set symbol, Common2XM #237
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #CM2-179
USG set symbol, UncommonUSG #287
CM2 set symbol, UncommonCM2 #179

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CoolStuffIncMRD #149Foil
Card KingdomMRD #149Foil
Card KingdomUMA #226Foil
Card Kingdom2XM #237Foil
Card KingdomMM2 #203Foil
Card KingdomUSG #287Nonfoil

Cathodion Rules Text & Legality

Cathodion

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.

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Cathodion Rulings

  • 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

Cathodion has been reprinted 12 times.

  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, UncommonMirrodin · foilMRD #149
  • Nov 7, 2014C14 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2014C14 #234
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, CommonModern Masters 2015MM2 #203
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, CommonModern Masters 2015 · foilMM2 #203
  • Jun 8, 2018CM2 set symbol, UncommonCommander Anthology Volume IICM2 #179
  • Dec 7, 2018UMA set symbol, CommonUltimate MastersUMA #226
  • Dec 7, 2018UMA set symbol, CommonUltimate Masters · foilUMA #226
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters2XM #237
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #237
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #CM2-179

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Cathodion in Commander

Cathodion is the #9,631 most-played card on EDHREC, down 74 places over the last 30 days.

#9,631 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 74 in 30 days

Cathodion FAQ

How much is Cathodion worth?

Cathodion is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.11; 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,631 on EDHREC).