Magic: The Gathering

Cataclysm

From the Vault: Annihilation 3 • mythic

Set: From the Vault: Annihilation
Collector number: 3
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: White
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$4.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$4.32 – $5.67 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rarity card, Cataclysm represents a powerful board-resetting mechanic that forces players to make difficult strategic sacrifices, fundamentally altering the state of play. This card is highly sought after for its ability to dramatically shift momentum, making it a centerpiece for those who value impactful, game-changing effects.

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Card face

What it does

Each player chooses from among the permanents they control an artifact, a creature, an enchantment, and a land, then sacrifices the rest.

"Keep with you only this much: your mount, your blade, and your wits. The rest you can find, build, or take."— Horse clans' wisdom

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cataclysm was originally printed in the Exodus expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed by Mark Rosewater as a high-impact board wipe that forces players to sacrifice the majority of their permanents. It became a notable staple in competitive play for its ability to reset the battlefield state, making it a sought-after card for players who enjoy controlling the tempo of a game.

The version included in From the Vault: Annihilation, released in 2014, features updated artwork by Howard Lyon. This special edition was part of a curated collection designed to celebrate some of the most powerful and destructive spells in the history of the game, utilizing a unique foiling process intended to highlight the dramatic nature of the spell's effects.

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About

About Cataclysm

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