plst
tpr
v14
wc98
exo
Cataclysm 
Sorcery
Oracle Text
Each player chooses from among the permanents they control an artifact, a creature, an enchantment, and a land, then sacrifices the rest.
Format Legality
LegacyVintagePremodernDuel Commander
Competitive Play by Format
Top 8 decklists that played Cataclysm, by format.
| Format | Decks 30d | Avg 30d | Decks 12mo | Avg 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Commander | 2 | 1 | 139 | 1 |
| Premodern | 1 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| Legacy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Details
- Set
- World Championship Decks 1998
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana value
- 4
- Collector #
- bh3
Non-foil
Recent Top-8 Decks Playing Cataclysm
Main Deck
Creatures (13)
Sorceries (8)
Artifacts (4)
Enchantments (2)
Lands (28)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (31)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (3)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (10)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (31)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (3)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (10)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (7)
Sorceries (7)
Artifacts (4)
Lands (28)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (7)
Sorceries (6)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (4)
Lands (28)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (6)
Sorceries (7)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (4)
Lands (27)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (36)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Toby, Beastie Befriender
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (3)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Summon: Yojimbo
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Emeritus of Truce
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (2)
Instants (8)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Summon: Yojimbo
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Emeritus of Truce
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (2)
Instants (8)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Toby, Beastie Befriender
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Curious Farm Animals
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (40)
- 1 Abandoned Air Temple
- 1 Ancient Den
- 1 City of Traitors
- 1 Crystal Vein
- 1 Dust Bowl
- 1 Eiganjo Castle
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Flagstones of Trokair
- 1 Gemstone Caverns
- 1 Lazotep Quarry
- 1 Rishadan Port
- 1 Scavenger Grounds
- 25 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Urza's Cave
- 1 Urza's Saga
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (4)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (2)
Instants (8)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (4)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
2
Final: 2 | Swiss: 8
Main Deck
Creatures (36)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Toby, Beastie Befriender
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (3)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Abandoned Air Temple
- 1 City of Traitors
- 1 Command Beacon
- 1 Crystal Vein
- 1 Dust Bowl
- 1 Eiganjo Castle
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Flagstones of Trokair
- 1 Gemstone Caverns
- 6 Plains
- 4 Plains
- 3 Plains
- 1 Plains
- 1 Plains
- 2 Plains
- 1 Plains
- 1 Plains
- 1 Plains
- 3 Plains
- 3 Plains
- 1 Rishadan Port
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Tectonic Edge
- 1 Urza's Saga
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Sanctifier en-Vec
Sorceries (2)
Instants (8)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (4)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (12)
Sorceries (7)
Artifacts (4)
Enchantments (5)
Lands (26)
Sideboard
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (10)
Sorceries (15)
Instants (19)
- 1 Enlightened Tutor
- 1 Feed the Cycle
- 1 Go for the Throat
- 1 Sheoldred's Edict
- 1 Tainted Pact
- 1 Withering Boon
- 1 Dismember
- 1 Get Lost
- 1 Razorgrass Ambush
- 1 Reprieve
- 1 Kaya's Guile
- 1 Fell the Profane
- 1 Cling to Dust
- 1 Demonic Consultation
- 1 Fatal Push
- 1 Mana Tithe
- 1 Swords to Plowshares
- 1 Tithe
- 1 Unexpectedly Absent
Artifacts (10)
Enchantments (6)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (38)
- 1 Abstergo Entertainment
- 1 Ancient Den
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Bleachbone Verge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Bojuka Bog
- 1 Brightclimb Pathway
- 1 Caves of Koilos
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Concealed Courtyard
- 1 Dust Bowl
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Fetid Heath
- 1 Flagstones of Trokair
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Gemstone Caverns
- 1 Godless Shrine
- 1 Hall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1 Isolated Chapel
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Maze of Ith
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Scrubland
- 1 Shadowy Backstreet
- 1 Shattered Sanctum
- 3 Snow-Covered Plains
- 4 Snow-Covered Swamp
- 1 Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Verdant Catacombs
- 1 Windswept Heath
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Aven Interrupter
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Yera and Oski, Weaver and Guide
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Burrenton Forge-Tender
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Momo, Playful Pet
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Enchantments (4)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (35)
- 1 Ademi of the Silkchutes
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Containment Priest
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Lion Sash
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Stoneforge Mystic
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Voice of Victory
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Blade Splicer
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Toby, Beastie Befriender
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Starfield Shepherd
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Steel Seraph
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Curious Farm Animals
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Skrelv, Defector Mite
- 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Sorceries (2)
Instants (9)
Artifacts (9)
Lands (40)
- 1 Abandoned Air Temple
- 1 Ancient Den
- 1 City of Traitors
- 1 Crystal Vein
- 1 Dust Bowl
- 1 Eiganjo Castle
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Flagstones of Trokair
- 1 Gemstone Caverns
- 1 Lazotep Quarry
- 1 Rishadan Port
- 1 Scavenger Grounds
- 25 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Urza's Cave
- 1 Urza's Saga