1) Generally, maybe even always, when cards say "mana abilities" read it like this "mana PRODUCING abilities".
2) Basic Lands don't have activated abilities, or any abilities for that matter (as far as i know). Regardless, it's exempt because it produces mana. And for most all cases tapping is one type of cost to activate an ability.
3) Billpasdmf is right. The named sliver card still has it's abilities, it just can't use them (That specific card name). So all other slivers would still benefit from that card being on the field.
(this was my first posting on here, it's fun!)
Posted By:
TheAviator
(7/30/2009 2:12:51 PM)
dont you guys know anything?
first of all: a mana ability cant be targeted as you already know fx Graven Cairns it cost mana to play but even if it didnt it is still a mana ability.
second of all: you cant target slivers wall of reverence and many more cards cuz they're static abilities this card block and Activated ability activated abilities are abilities you need to pay or do something for fx.
Tap, Pay mana, if the card says you need to tap or pay its an activated ability, if it doesnt its just static and it happens even if you try to block it. ("Target" is a static ability unless you need to pay/tap something).
third of all: really nice card though even if it cant target static abilities it can still target the stupid naya abilities with power 5 or greater and much else, and the mana cost is 1.. COLORLESS!
if i had it i wouldnt use it as sideboard, but as a card IN the deck.
Posted By:
sinanata
(12/18/2009 7:10:01 AM)
opponent: i'll cast my nicol bolas :)
you: pithing needle
opponent:(
Posted By:
novasun
(9/2/2010 1:04:02 PM)
Always have 4 in your side deck.
Posted By:
Ace8792
(7/3/2010 8:45:04 AM)
My favorite card to name is Qasali Pridemage.
Posted By:
Trubuliva
(2/17/2011 9:50:33 PM)
Hi,
I just meant that if you use it targeting a Sliver no activated abilities can be used because all Slivers have the same. Since it goes by all abilities that one permanent can use (the names of the abilities, the name of the permanent just to target something in the first place) no Sliver can use those abilities any more 'cos the ability is banned - and every Sliver's got it. This goes for all activated abilities all Slivers have 'cos everyone is an ability of each Sliver in play...see what I mean?^^
And I'm sorry to disappoint but a forest's ability IS a mana ability (I mean come on - how unfair would that annoying needle be?! ;D). I quote:
"Q: What's a mana ability?
A: A mana ability is a special kind of activated or triggered ability, either an activated ability that doesn't have a target and could produce mana, or a triggered ability that doesn't have a target, could produce mana, and triggers off of another mana ability. A mana ability is not "an ability which costs mana to ... (see all)
Posted By:
Schlappi
(7/16/2009 2:14:34 AM)
If you used this card to name "Oblivion Ring" , would players be able to play oblivion ring? It has a cost, so is it possible.
Posted By:
mlanier131
(2/28/2010 2:08:05 PM)
Is this art a copy off of Sadistic Sacrament?
Posted By:
divine_exodus
(12/4/2010 5:18:18 PM)
@sinanata: Don't start a post with a patronizing comment if you don't know what you're talking about.
The card affects abilities, not the actual card you named. If you name a sliver, none of its activated abilities can be played, by it or any other creature which, for some reason ;), may have the same ability. That ability doesn't exist anymore, regardless of which sliver activates it.
So yes, in short, this card can and will shut down your average sliver deck, at least until you get rid of it, or the named sliver.
Posted By:
Faildini
(12/1/2010 12:08:49 AM)
Baneslayer? Buh bye! Iona? See ya! All those other pesky angels you know you hate to have played on you! BYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYE!
Posted By:
NeoSin
(3/13/2010 9:15:39 PM)