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Cathartic Parting is a uncommon Sorcery from DSK (DSK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Cathartic Parting MTG card

Cathartic Parting

Sorcery

Card Text

The owner of target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls shuffles it into their library. You may shuffle up to four target cards from your graveyard into your library.

"We got more than most people do. We got the chance to say goodbye."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Miranda Meeks

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathartic Parting? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "The owner of target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls shuffles it into their library. You may shuffle up to four target cards from your graveyard into your library."

How much mana does Cathartic Parting cost to cast? Basics

Cathartic Parting has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Cathartic Parting's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Cathartic Parting has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Cathartic Parting's current oracle text is: "The owner of target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls shuffles it into their library. You may shuffle up to four target cards from your graveyard into your library."

What is the current price of Cathartic Parting? Pricing

The current market price for Cathartic Parting is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Cathartic Parting? Pricing

You can purchase Cathartic Parting 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.

Cathartic Parting normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.11

Is Cathartic Parting legal in Standard? Legality

Cathartic Parting is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Cathartic Parting legal in Modern? Legality

Cathartic Parting is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cathartic Parting legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cathartic Parting 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 Cathartic Parting legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cathartic Parting is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cathartic Parting legal in Legacy? Legality

Cathartic Parting is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cathartic Parting legal in Vintage? Legality

Cathartic Parting 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 Cathartic Parting legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cathartic Parting 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 Cathartic Parting from? Details

This printing of Cathartic Parting is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 171.

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

What is Cathartic Parting's rarity? Details

Cathartic Parting is a uncommon card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Cathartic Parting? Details

Cathartic Parting was illustrated by Miranda Meeks.

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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