Quick Answer

Catalog is a common Instant from 8ED (8ED) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Catalog MTG card

Catalog

Instant

Card Text

Draw two cards, then discard a card.

Though those who study are as many as the hairs on an ox, those who succeed are as rare as unicorns' horns. —Chinese proverb

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Berry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.81
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catalog? Basics

Catalog is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards, then discard a card."

How much mana does Catalog cost to cast? Basics

Catalog has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Catalog's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Catalog has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Catalog's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Catalog? Pricing

The current market price for Catalog is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Catalog? Pricing

You can purchase Catalog from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Catalog normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.81

Is Catalog legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Catalog in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Catalog legal in Modern? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Catalog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Catalog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Catalog legal in Legacy? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Catalog legal in Vintage? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Catalog legal in Pauper? Legality

Catalog is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Catalog from? Details

This printing of Catalog is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 65.

Catalog may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Catalog's rarity? Details

Catalog is a common card in 8ED.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Catalog? Details

Catalog was illustrated by Berry.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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