Quick Answer

Catastrophe is a rare Sorcery from BRB (BRB) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $3.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Catastrophe MTG card

Catastrophe

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy all lands or all creatures. Creatures destroyed this way can't be regenerated.

Radiant's eyes flashed. "Go, then," the angel spat at Serra, "and leave this world to those who truly care."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 BRB BRB 🎨 Andrew Robinson

Market Prices

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$3.84
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$4.99
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€2.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catastrophe? Basics

Catastrophe is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy all lands or all creatures. Creatures destroyed this way can't be regenerated."

How much mana does Catastrophe cost to cast? Basics

Catastrophe has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Catastrophe's mana cost of {4}{W}{W} 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.

Catastrophe has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Catastrophe's current oracle text is: "Destroy all lands or all creatures. Creatures destroyed this way can't be regenerated."

What is the current price of Catastrophe? Pricing

The current market price for Catastrophe is approximately $3.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Catastrophe? Pricing

You can purchase Catastrophe 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.

Is Catastrophe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Catastrophe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Catastrophe legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Catastrophe in Modern is not available.

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

Is Catastrophe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Catastrophe 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 Catastrophe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Catastrophe in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Catastrophe legal in Legacy? Legality

Catastrophe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Catastrophe legal in Vintage? Legality

Catastrophe 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 Catastrophe legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Catastrophe in Pauper is not available.

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 Catastrophe from? Details

This printing of Catastrophe is from BRB (BRB), with collector number 12.

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

What is Catastrophe's rarity? Details

Catastrophe is a rare card in BRB.

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

Who illustrated Catastrophe? Details

Catastrophe was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.

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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