Damping Matrix
MM3Modern Masters 2017/#218/2017RareReprint
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.60
ManaPool$0.39
TCGplayer$0.84
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.24
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.15 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $0.79Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.84TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 1.2%90d▲ 12.0%
90d high
$0.84
90d low
$0.70
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.84
Modern Masters 2017
- Up 1.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.84.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 319% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Activated abilities of artifacts and creatures can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
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Rulings (3)
wotc14 Mar 2017
A mana ability is an ability that produces mana, not an ability that costs mana.
wotc14 Mar 2017
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.
wotc14 Mar 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.
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About this card
Damping Matrix
Damping Matrix is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.84 (up 1.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Damping Matrix FAQ
How much is Damping Matrix worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Damping Matrix is $0.84. It is up 1.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.70 to $0.84.
What is the cheapest printing of Damping Matrix?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Masters 2017 at $0.84 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Damping Matrix?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $1.21 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Damping Matrix are there?
Damping Matrix has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Damping Matrix first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #161, released 2003-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Damping Matrix?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MM3 #218, released 2017-03-17.
Is there a foil version of Damping Matrix?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.52 versus $0.84 for nonfoil, which is 319% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Damping Matrix legal in Commander?
Yes, Damping Matrix is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.