Cathodion
~$0.09 low · ~$7.44 high
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Colorless. Artifact Creature — Construct
Double Masters #237 · Illustrated by Izzy
Double Masters #237 · Illustrated by IzzyWhat is Cathodion worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
When this creature dies, add 
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3/3
Instead of creating a tool that would be damaged by heat, the Thran built one that was charged by it.
Format legality
All 8 printings of Cathodion
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Double Masters 2xm #237· 2020common· Cardmarket €0.14 · €0.17 foil | common | $0.22 | $0.31 | €0.14€0.17 foil | |
 The List plst #CM2-179· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 | uncommon | $0.30 | No foil printing | €0.09 | |
 Ultimate Masters uma #226· 2018common· Cardmarket €0.06 · €0.17 foil | common | $0.17 | $0.36 | €0.06€0.17 foil | |
 Commander Anthology Volume II cm2 #179· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.11 | uncommon | $0.43 | No foil printing | €0.11 | |
 Modern Masters 2015 mm2 #203· 2015common· Cardmarket €0.07 · €0.18 foil | common | $0.26 | $0.30 | €0.07€0.18 foil | |
 Commander 2014 c14 #234· 2014uncommon· Cardmarket €0.24 | uncommon | $0.09 | No foil printing | €0.24 | |
 Mirrodin mrd #149· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 · €0.38 foil | uncommon | $0.24 | $7.44 | €0.13€0.38 foil | |
 Urza's Saga usg #287· 1998uncommon· Cardmarket €1.41 | uncommon | $0.31 | No foil printing | €1.41 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 8
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #9,571 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Izzy, Eric Peterson, Henry G. Higginbotham
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Double Masters card (#237).
237 · 2XM · C · EN
- 237Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- 2XMSet code for Double Masters
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (3)
October 4, 2004
The ability is never a mana ability.
January 25, 2011
The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
January 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).
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