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All 118 Combos with Cathodion

Artifact Creature — Construct·· CMC 3

118 combos found

Cathodion

Combos with Cathodion

Artifact Creature — Construct · CMC 3 · 118 combos

Discover 118 known combos featuring Cathodion in Magic: The Gathering. Each combo lists the required cards, prerequisites, and step-by-step instructions.

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers

Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion and Nim Deathmantle trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, causing you to pay {4} to return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield, and then attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Repeat.

Cards: Nim Deathmantle, Cathodion, Ashnod's Altar

Chthonian Nightmare + Priest of Gix + Cathodion

Infinite Mana: Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite black mana, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Cathodion and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand. When Cathodion dies, it triggers, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Priest of Gix from your graveyard to the battlefield. When Priest of Gix enters the battlefield, it triggers, adding {B}{B}{B}. Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}. When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}. Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Priest of Gix and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}. When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}. Repeat.

Cards: Chthonian Nightmare, Priest of Gix, Cathodion

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana: Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers

Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion and Nim Deathmantle trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, causing you to pay {4} to return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield, and then attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Repeat.

Cards: Nim Deathmantle, Cathodion, Krark-Clan Ironworks

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Phyrexian Altar

Other: Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers

Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Cathodion, adding one mana of any color. Cathodion and Nim Deathmantle trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, causing you to pay {4} to return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield, and then attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Repeat.

Cards: Nim Deathmantle, Cathodion, Phyrexian Altar

Chthonian Nightmare + Patron of the Arts + Cathodion

Infinite Mana: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite storm count, Infinite colorless mana

Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Patron of the Arts and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand. When Patron of the Arts dies, it triggers, creating a Treasure token. Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}. Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}. When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}. Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Cathodion and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand. When Cathodion dies, it triggers, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Patron of the Arts from your graveyard to the battlefield. When Patron of the Arts enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating a Treasure token. Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}. Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}. When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}. Repeat.

Cards: Chthonian Nightmare, Patron of the Arts, Cathodion

Underworld Breach + Altar of Dementia + Cathodion

Infinite Mill: Infinite self-mill, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite ETB, Near-infinite LTB, Near-infinite sacrifice triggers, Near-infinite storm count

Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Cathodion. Cathodion triggers, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability, causing yourself to mill cards equal to Cathodion's power. Cast Cathodion from your graveyard for its escape cost by paying {3} and exiling three cards from your graveyard. Repeat.

Cards: Underworld Breach, Altar of Dementia, Cathodion

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and Enduring Renewal. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Enduring Renewal trigger, causing you to return Cathodion from your graveyard to your hand. Cast Cathodion by paying {3}. Repeat.

Cards: Enduring Renewal, Cathodion, Ashnod's Altar

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and Enduring Renewal. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Enduring Renewal trigger, causing you to return Cathodion from your graveyard to your hand. Cast Cathodion by paying {3}. Repeat.

Cards: Enduring Renewal, Cathodion, Krark-Clan Ironworks

Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist + Othelm, Sigardian Outcast + Intruder Alarm + Cathodion

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite damage to creatures, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite untap of creatures, Infinite untap of creatures you control

Activate Bjorna by tapping it and sacrificing Cathodion, targeting any creature. Cathodion dies, adding {C}{C}{C}. Activate Othelm by paying {2} and tapping it, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Cathodion enters the battlefield, triggering Intruder Alarm, untapping all creatures. Repeat an arbitrarily large number of times. Resolve all Bjorna abilities, dealing infinite damage to any creature(s).

Cards: Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist, Othelm, Sigardian Outcast, Intruder Alarm, Cathodion

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite Mana: Infinite colored mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Cathodion, adding one mana of any color. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and Enduring Renewal. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Enduring Renewal trigger, causing you to return Cathodion from your graveyard to your hand. Cast Cathodion by paying {3}. Repeat.

Cards: Enduring Renewal, Cathodion, Phyrexian Altar

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Carrion Feeder + Lesser Masticore

Infinite Mill: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite self-mill

Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Cathodion. Cathodion triggers, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Lesser Manticore. Lesser Manticore's persist ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with a -1/-1 and a vigilance counter. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Tayam by paying {3}, removing a +1/+1 counter from Carrion Feeder and removing both counters from Lesser Manticore, causing yourself to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat.

Cards: Tayam, Luminous Enigma, Cathodion, Carrion Feeder, Lesser Masticore

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Grafted Wargear + Cathodion

Other: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Grafted Wargear's equip ability by paying {0}, attaching it to Cathodion. Activate Demonmail Hauberk by sacrificing Cathodion, targeting Koll. When Cathodion dies, it and Koll trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Koll trigger, returning it from your graveyard to your hand. Resolve the Demonmail Hauberk ability, attaching it to Koll. Cast Cathodion by paying its mana cost. Repeat.

Cards: Koll, the Forgemaster, Demonmail Hauberk, Grafted Wargear, Cathodion

Glissa, the Traitor + Grave Pact + Ashnod's Altar + Cathodion

Lock: Near-infinite colorless mana, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite ETB, Near-infinite LTB, Near-infinite sacrifice triggers, Near-infinite storm count, Opponents sacrifice all their creatures each turn, Lock

Sacrifice Cathodion to Ashnod's Altar, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion and Grave Pact trigger. Resolve Cathodion's trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve Grave Pact's trigger, causing each opponent to sacrifice a creature. Glissa triggers at least once, allowing you to return Cathodion to your hand. Cast Cathodion by paying {3}. Repeat until your opponents no longer control any creatures.

Cards: Glissa, the Traitor, Grave Pact, Ashnod's Altar, Cathodion

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Golgari Germination + Carrion Feeder

Infinite Mill: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite self-mill, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Activate Tayam by paying {3} and removing three counters from creatures you control. Holding priority, activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Cathodion. When Cathodion dies, it and Golgari Germination trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Golgari Germination trigger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token that enters the battlefield with a vigilance counter due to Tayam. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Tayam ability from step 1, causing you to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield with a vigilance counter on it. Repeat.

Cards: Tayam, Luminous Enigma, Cathodion, Golgari Germination, Carrion Feeder

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Golgari Germination + Bartolomé del Presidio

Infinite Mill: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite self-mill, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Activate Tayam by paying {3} and removing three counters from creatures you control. Holding priority, activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing Cathodion. When Cathodion dies, it and Golgari Germination trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Golgari Germination trigger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token that enters the battlefield with a vigilance counter due to Tayam. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Tayam ability from step 1, causing you to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield with a vigilance counter on it. Repeat.

Cards: Tayam, Luminous Enigma, Cathodion, Golgari Germination, Bartolomé del Presidio

Glissa, the Traitor + Grave Pact + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Cathodion

Lock: Near-infinite colorless mana, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite ETB, Near-infinite LTB, Near-infinite sacrifice triggers, Near-infinite storm count, Opponents sacrifice all their creatures each turn, Lock

Sacrifice Cathodion to Krark-Clan Ironworks, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion and Grave Pact trigger. Resolve Cathodion's trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve Grave Pact's trigger, causing each opponent to sacrifice a creature. Glissa triggers at least once, allowing you to return Cathodion to your hand. Cast Cathodion by paying {3}. Repeat until your opponents no longer control any creatures.

Cards: Glissa, the Traitor, Grave Pact, Krark-Clan Ironworks, Cathodion

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Shuko + Cathodion

Other: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Shuko's equip ability by paying {0}, attaching it to Cathodion. Activate Demonmail Hauberk by sacrificing Cathodion, targeting Koll. When Cathodion dies, it and Koll trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Koll trigger, returning it from your graveyard to your hand. Resolve the Demonmail Hauberk ability, attaching it to Koll. Cast Cathodion by paying its mana cost. Repeat.

Cards: Koll, the Forgemaster, Demonmail Hauberk, Shuko, Cathodion

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Lightning Greaves + Cathodion

Other: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite storm count

Activate Lightning Greaves's equip ability by paying {0}, attaching it to Cathodion. Activate Demonmail Hauberk by sacrificing Cathodion, targeting Koll. When Cathodion dies, it and Koll trigger. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Koll trigger, returning it from your graveyard to your hand. Resolve the Demonmail Hauberk ability, attaching it to Koll. Cast Cathodion by paying its mana cost. Repeat.

Cards: Koll, the Forgemaster, Demonmail Hauberk, Lightning Greaves, Cathodion

Scarecrone + Thornbite Staff + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers

Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and Scarecrone. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Scarecrone trigger, untapping it. Activate Scarecrone's second ability by paying {4} and tapping it, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat.

Cards: Scarecrone, Thornbite Staff, Cathodion, Ashnod's Altar

Scarecrone + Thornbite Staff + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers

Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Cathodion, adding {C}{C}. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and Scarecrone. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}. Resolve the Scarecrone trigger, untapping it. Activate Scarecrone's second ability by paying {4} and tapping it, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat.

Cards: Scarecrone, Thornbite Staff, Cathodion, Krark-Clan Ironworks

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118 combos found

Nim Deathmantle

Cathodion

Ashnod's Altar

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Chthonian Nightmare

Priest of Gix

Cathodion

Chthonian Nightmare + Priest of Gix + Cathodion

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Nim Deathmantle

Cathodion

Krark-Clan Ironworks

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Nim Deathmantle

Cathodion

Phyrexian Altar

Nim Deathmantle + Cathodion + Phyrexian Altar

Other6.03 pieces

Chthonian Nightmare

Patron of the Arts

Cathodion

Chthonian Nightmare + Patron of the Arts + Cathodion

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Underworld Breach

Altar of Dementia

Cathodion

Underworld Breach + Altar of Dementia + Cathodion

Infinite Mill6.03 pieces

Enduring Renewal

Cathodion

Ashnod's Altar

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Enduring Renewal

Cathodion

Krark-Clan Ironworks

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist

Othelm, Sigardian Outcast

Intruder Alarm

Cathodion

Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist + Othelm, Sigardian Outcast + Intruder Alarm + Cathodion

Infinite Mana5.04 pieces

Enduring Renewal

Cathodion

Phyrexian Altar

Enduring Renewal + Cathodion + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Tayam, Luminous Enigma

Cathodion

Carrion Feeder

Lesser Masticore

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Carrion Feeder + Lesser Masticore

Infinite Mill5.04 pieces

Koll, the Forgemaster

Demonmail Hauberk

Grafted Wargear

Cathodion

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Grafted Wargear + Cathodion

Other5.04 pieces

Glissa, the Traitor

Grave Pact

Ashnod's Altar

Cathodion

Glissa, the Traitor + Grave Pact + Ashnod's Altar + Cathodion

Lock6.04 pieces

Tayam, Luminous Enigma

Cathodion

Golgari Germination

Carrion Feeder

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Golgari Germination + Carrion Feeder

Infinite Mill5.04 pieces

Tayam, Luminous Enigma

Cathodion

Golgari Germination

Bartolomé del Presidio

Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Cathodion + Golgari Germination + Bartolomé del Presidio

Infinite Mill5.04 pieces

Glissa, the Traitor

Grave Pact

Krark-Clan Ironworks

Cathodion

Glissa, the Traitor + Grave Pact + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Cathodion

Lock6.04 pieces

Koll, the Forgemaster

Demonmail Hauberk

Shuko

Cathodion

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Shuko + Cathodion

Other5.04 pieces

Koll, the Forgemaster

Demonmail Hauberk

Lightning Greaves

Cathodion

Koll, the Forgemaster + Demonmail Hauberk + Lightning Greaves + Cathodion

Other5.04 pieces

Scarecrone

Thornbite Staff

Cathodion

Ashnod's Altar

Scarecrone + Thornbite Staff + Cathodion + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite Mana5.04 pieces

Scarecrone

Thornbite Staff

Cathodion

Krark-Clan Ironworks

Scarecrone + Thornbite Staff + Cathodion + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite Mana5.04 pieces