Cathodion
Cathodion is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct from Urza's Saga (287) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Cathodion suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Cathodion from Urza's Saga?
Cathodion is a Artifact Creature — Construct in Urza's Saga numbered 287. Mana cost {3}. Cathodion (287) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Cathodion worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Cathodion. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 287 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.32 |
| cardmarket | $0.32 |
| Normal | $0.30 |
Card stats
| Power | 3 |
|---|
How collectible is Cathodion?
Cathodion is a Uncommon printing in Urza's Saga. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Cathodion?
Cathodion lists as Artifact Creature — Construct. Artist: Henry G. Higginbotham. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Cathodion (287) from Urza's Saga should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Cathodion is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.30).
- Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact Creature — Construct help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Cathodion from Urza's Saga?
Cathodion is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct from Urza's Saga numbered 287 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Cathodion worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Cathodion. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Cathodion?
Cathodion is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Cathodion legal in Commander or Standard?
Cathodion shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Cathodion near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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