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Null Rod, art by Anson Maddocks
Art by Anson Maddocks · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$122.42
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Null Rod

{2} · Artifact

Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.

Rulings (4)

Apr 1, 2008 · This covers only artifacts that are on the battlefield.

Jul 1, 2013 · This effect does not prevent triggered abilities from triggering and it doesn’t stop the effects of static abilities.

Jul 1, 2013 · This effect applies to all activated abilities of artifacts, including mana abilities.

Jun 8, 2016 · Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernNot legal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=108 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
UB Lurrus ControlVintage100%2–3×37
Lurrus Vault KeyVintage100%2
Other AggroVintage100%1–4×2
Esper NinjasLegacy100%1
Mardu MidrangeLegacy100%1
MerfolkVintage100%1
Mono Black DelverLegacy100%1
Sphere ShopsVintage98.4%2–4×63
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Null Rod — price trend

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com

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