
Art by Anson Maddocks · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$122.42
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UB Lurrus Control | Vintage | 100% | 2–3× | 37 |
| Lurrus Vault Key | Vintage | 100% | 1× | 2 |
| Other Aggro | Vintage | 100% | 1–4× | 2 |
| Esper Ninjas | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Mardu Midrange | Legacy | 100% | 2× | 1 |
| Merfolk | Vintage | 100% | 2× | 1 |
| Mono Black Delver | Legacy | 100% | 2× | 1 |
| Sphere Shops | Vintage | 98.4% | 2–4× | 63 |
Price
Null Rod — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$122.42
Jun 13, 2026 · $122.42Jun 14, 2026 · $122.42