← Back
Damping Matrix

Damping Matrix {3}

Artifact

Activated abilities of artifacts and creatures can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.

Prints (12)

Set#RarityFinishesUSDFoil USD
Modern Masters 2017 (MM3) 218 rare nonfoil, foil
Modern Masters 2017 (MM3) 218 rare nonfoil, foil $0.55 $5.46
Modern Masters 2017 (MM3) 218 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil $0.67 $2.53
Mirrodin (MRD) 161 rare nonfoil, foil

Rulings

  • 2017-03-14 Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keyword abilities, such as equip, are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
  • 2017-03-14 Damping Matrix’s ability affects only artifacts and creatures on the battlefield. Activated abilities that work in other zones (such as bloodrush or unearth) can still be activated. Triggered abilities (starting with “when,” “whenever,” or “at”) are unaffected.
  • 2017-03-14 A mana ability is an ability that produces mana, not an ability that costs mana.