Magic: The Gathering

Cathodion

Commander 2014 234 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2014
Collector number: 234
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Izzy
Market price: $0.09

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature, this card offers a distinct way to manage resources during gameplay, allowing players to strategically convert its departure from the field into usable mana. Its presence in the collection reflects a classic mechanical design that rewards players for tactical planning and sacrifice.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature dies, add colorless mana colorless mana colorless mana.

Instead of creating a tool that would be damaged by heat, the Thran built one that was charged by it.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cathodion was released in 2014 as part of the Commander 2014 set, a collection specifically designed for the multiplayer Commander format. The card functions as a mana-producing creature that provides an immediate burst of colorless energy upon death, fitting the artifact-centric themes common to Magic: The Gathering’s long-standing mechanical archetypes.

The card features artwork by the artist Izzy, who is known for a stylized, high-contrast approach that emphasizes the mechanical nature of the construct. The design reflects the 'Perilous Vault' aesthetic of the set, aiming to ground the card within a visual identity that prioritizes metallic textures and arcane energy.

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