Cathodion (287)
USG · Urza's Saga · uncommon
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Artifact Creature — Construct |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | — |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 3 |
| EDHREC rank | 9494 |
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.
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Printings
Urza's Saga
$0.31
Mirrodin
$0.26
Commander 2014
$0.09
Modern Masters 2015
$0.24
Commander Anthology Volume II
$0.52
Ultimate Masters
$0.16
Double Masters
$0.23
The List
$0.30
Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.31 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.33 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2004-10-04: The ability is never a mana ability.
- 2011-01-25: The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
- 2011-01-25: 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).
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | Cathodion |
| Chinese Traditional | Cathodion |
| French | Cathodion |
| German | Kathodion |
| Italian | Catodione |
| Japanese | 陰極器 |
| Korean | Cathodion |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Catódio |
| Spanish | Catodion |