Cathodion

Artifact Creature — Construct

{3}

When this creature dies, add {C}{C}{C}.

Power/Toughness: 3/3

Set

Double Masters

(2XM)

EDHREC Rank

#9,092

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).

Wotc — January 25, 2011

The triggered ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.

Wotc — January 25, 2011

The ability is never a mana ability.

Wotc — October 04, 2004