Cataclysm
Sorcery · Rare
Cataclysm is currently worth about $1.39 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Each player chooses from among the permanents they control an artifact, a creature, an enchantment, and a land, then sacrifices the rest.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
Playability
#12405 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If you control a permanent with more than one type, you can choose that same permanent for more than one of the choices if you want to. This makes it possible to select an artifact creature as both your artifact and creature, and then select a land and thereby keep only two cards.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
If you control a permanent with more than one type, you can choose that permanent to be the representative of either type. This makes it possible to have more than one creature (or other permanent type) on the battlefield. For example, if you select a creature for your creature and an artifact creature for your artifact, you get to keep both of these creatures.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
The permanents to save are chosen on resolution. You do not choose them when casting the spell.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
The current player makes their choices before the other player. After both players make choices, all the sacrifices are done simultaneously.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
Each permanent not chosen by a player will be sacrificed. If a permanent has none of the listed types (for example, a Planeswalker with no other types), it can’t be chosen.
— wotc, 2014-02-01
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus | 3 | Rare | $17.13 | — |
| From the Vault: Annihilation | 3 | Mythic | — | $5.63 |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bh3 | Rare | $2.98 | — |
| The List | V14-3 | Mythic | $1.39 | — |
| Tempest Remastered | 8 | Mythic | — | — |
Price intelligence
Exodus #3 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $17.13 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$16.84 – $17.13 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Cataclysm worth?
Cataclysm is currently worth about $1.39 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.39 to $17.13 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Cataclysm printed in?
Cataclysm has been printed in 5 sets, including Exodus, From the Vault: Annihilation, Tempest Remastered, World Championship Decks 1998, The List.
Can I buy Cataclysm on RareWell?
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Is Cataclysm legal in Commander?
Yes — Cataclysm is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Cataclysm legal in Modern?
Cataclysm is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Cataclysm on the Reserved List?
No — Cataclysm is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Cataclysm?
Yes — Cataclysm has 5 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Exodus · From the Vault: Annihilation · Tempest Remastered · World Championship Decks 1998 · The List
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