Quick Answer

Damping Field is a uncommon Enchantment from ATQ (ATQ) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $8.67 USD. Legal in Commander.

Damping Field MTG card

Damping Field

Enchantment

Card Text

Players can't untap more than one artifact during their untap steps.

Eventually, mages learned to harness the power of natural damping fields and use it for their own ends.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ATQ ATQ 🎨 Justin Hampton

Market Prices

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$8.67
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$5.49
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€5.69
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damping Field? Basics

Damping Field is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players can't untap more than one artifact during their untap steps."

How much mana does Damping Field cost to cast? Basics

Damping Field has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Damping Field's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Damping Field has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Damping Field's current oracle text is: "Players can't untap more than one artifact during their untap steps."

What is the current price of Damping Field? Pricing

The current market price for Damping Field is approximately $8.67 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Damping Field? Pricing

You can purchase Damping Field from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Damping Field legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Damping Field in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Damping Field legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Damping Field in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Damping Field legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Damping Field is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Damping Field legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Damping Field in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Damping Field legal in Legacy? Legality

Damping Field is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Damping Field legal in Vintage? Legality

Damping Field is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Damping Field legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Damping Field in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Damping Field from? Details

This printing of Damping Field is from ATQ (ATQ), with collector number 5.

Damping Field may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Damping Field's rarity? Details

Damping Field is a uncommon card in ATQ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Damping Field? Details

Damping Field was illustrated by Justin Hampton.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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