Damping Matrix
Illustrated by Mike Dringenberg
Card details
- Mana cost
- 3
- Type
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Artifact
Oracle text
Activated abilities of artifacts and creatures can't be played unless they're mana abilities.
Flavor
The priests tried cursing it. The mages tried dispelling it. In the end, they all obeyed it.
Damping Matrix price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $12.44 | $13.23 |
| Lightly Played | $9.14 | $7.85 |
| Moderately Played | $5.44 | $8.32 |
| Heavily Played | $9.99 | $9.99 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-12. Live prices & recent sales load below.