Cathartic Reunion
The Zeta Set 55 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard two cards.
Draw three cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cathartic Reunion was introduced in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Kaladesh. It was designed as a thematic piece of the set's high-energy, artifact-focused narrative, serving as a mechanical representation of the emotional reconciliation between the characters Chandra Nalaar and her mother, Pia Nalaar. The card utilizes a discard-and-draw mechanic to simulate the narrative weight of trading past burdens for newfound clarity and resources.
The artwork was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, who chose a warm, expressive style to capture the intimacy of the reunion. Her design focuses on the character interaction rather than the fantastical elements of the world, emphasizing the humanity central to the set's story. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for both its narrative resonance and its efficient utility in red-deck strategies, securing its place as a staple in various constructed formats.
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