Cathodion

Commander Anthology Volume II (CM2) #179 · Uncommon · Artifact Creature — Construct

Mana cost: {3}

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.

Power/toughness 3/3 · Illustrated by Izzy · Released June 8, 2018

Prices

• Nonfoil: $0.43 USD · €0.11 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: no net change at $0.43 USD; low $0.43 USD, high $0.52 USD.

Printings

1. Double Masters #237 (2XM) · Common · 2020 · $0.22 USD
2. The List #CM2-179 (PLST) · Uncommon · 2019 · $0.30 USD
3. Ultimate Masters #226 (UMA) · Common · 2018 · $0.17 USD
4. Commander Anthology Volume II #179 (this printing) · Uncommon · 2018 · $0.43 USD
5. Modern Masters 2015 #203 (MM2) · Common · 2015 · $0.26 USD
6. Commander 2014 #234 (C14) · Uncommon · 2014 · $0.09 USD
7. Mirrodin #149 (MRD) · Uncommon · 2003 · $0.24 USD
8. Urza's Saga #287 (USG) · Uncommon · 1998 · $0.31 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Not legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Not legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Not legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2004-10-04 · wotc — The ability is never a mana ability.
2. 2011-01-25 · wotc — The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
3. 2011-01-25 · wotc — 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).

All cards in Commander Anthology Volume II (CM2)