Quick Answer

Hidden Cataract is a common Land — Cave from LCI (LCI). Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hidden Cataract MTG card

Hidden Cataract

Land — Cave

Card Text

This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {U}. {4}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Discover 4. Activate only as a sorcery. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with mana value 4 or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)

Card Stats

common LCI LCI 🎨 Josu Solano
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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidden Cataract? Basics

Hidden Cataract is a Land — Cave card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {U}. {4}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Discover 4. Activate only as a sorcery. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with mana value 4 or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)"

How much mana does Hidden Cataract cost to cast? Basics

Hidden Cataract has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Hidden Cataract's mana cost of 0 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.

Hidden Cataract has a mana value of 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.

Hidden Cataract's current oracle text is: "This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {U}. {4}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Discover 4. Activate only as a sorcery. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with mana value 4 or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)"

What is the current price of Hidden Cataract? Pricing

The current market price for Hidden Cataract is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Hidden Cataract? Pricing

You can purchase Hidden Cataract 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.

Hidden Cataract normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.09

Is Hidden Cataract legal in Standard? Legality

Hidden Cataract is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hidden Cataract legal in Modern? Legality

Hidden Cataract is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hidden Cataract legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hidden Cataract 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 Hidden Cataract legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hidden Cataract is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hidden Cataract legal in Legacy? Legality

Hidden Cataract is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hidden Cataract legal in Vintage? Legality

Hidden Cataract 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 Hidden Cataract legal in Pauper? Legality

Hidden Cataract 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 Hidden Cataract from? Details

This printing of Hidden Cataract is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 273.

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

What is Hidden Cataract's rarity? Details

Hidden Cataract is a common card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Hidden Cataract? Details

Hidden Cataract was illustrated by Josu Solano.

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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