Damping Matrix

Mana Value

3

Rarity

rare

Damping Matrix

Artifact

{3}

Card Text

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

Set

Modern Masters 2017

(MM3)

EDHREC Rank

#14,926

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.

Wotc — March 14, 2017

A mana ability is an ability that produces mana, not an ability that costs mana.

Wotc — March 14, 2017

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.

Wotc — March 14, 2017

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