“Instead of creating a tool that would be damaged by heat, the Thran built one that was charged by it.”
Cathodion
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Artifact Creature — Construct
Mana Cost: {3}
Oracle Rules Text: When this creature dies, add {C}{C}{C}.
Flavor Text: Instead of creating a tool that would be damaged by heat, the Thran built one that was charged by it.
Set: Double Masters (#237), Rarity: Common, Artist: Izzy
Creature
Artifact
Colorless
Common
$0.16
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Official Rulings (3)
2004-10-04
The ability is never a mana ability.
2011-01-25
The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
2011-01-25
You get the mana whether you want it or not. If you don't spend it, it will disappear at the end of the current step (or phase).
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