Quick Answer

Cathedral Membrane is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wall from NPH (NPH) costing {1}{W/P}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cathedral Membrane MTG card

Cathedral Membrane

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wall

Card Text

({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Defender When this creature dies during combat, it deals 6 damage to each creature it blocked this combat.

Card Stats

0/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Richard Whitters
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$1.38
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€1.08
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathedral Membrane? Basics

Cathedral Membrane is a Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Defender When this creature dies during combat, it deals 6 damage to each creature it blocked this combat."

How much mana does Cathedral Membrane cost to cast? Basics

Cathedral Membrane has a mana cost of {1}{W/P}, which equals 2.0 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.

Cathedral Membrane's mana cost of {1}{W/P} 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.

Cathedral Membrane 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.

Cathedral Membrane's current oracle text is: "({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Defender When this creature dies during combat, it deals 6 damage to each creature it blocked this combat."

What is the current price of Cathedral Membrane? Pricing

The current market price for Cathedral Membrane is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Cathedral Membrane? Pricing

You can purchase Cathedral Membrane 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.

Cathedral Membrane normal: $0.26 | foil: $1.38

Is Cathedral Membrane legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cathedral Membrane in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cathedral Membrane legal in Modern? Legality

Cathedral Membrane is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cathedral Membrane legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cathedral Membrane 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 Cathedral Membrane legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cathedral Membrane in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cathedral Membrane legal in Legacy? Legality

Cathedral Membrane is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cathedral Membrane legal in Vintage? Legality

Cathedral Membrane 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 Cathedral Membrane legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cathedral Membrane 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 Cathedral Membrane from? Details

This printing of Cathedral Membrane is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 5.

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

What is Cathedral Membrane's rarity? Details

Cathedral Membrane is a uncommon card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated Cathedral Membrane? Details

Cathedral Membrane was illustrated by Richard Whitters.

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

What is Cathedral Membrane's power and toughness? Details

Cathedral Membrane is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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