Rule evolution
Rule 605.2
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 0 renumberings
Earliest archived Rules release605.2Details
A mana ability remains a mana ability even if the game state doesn't allow it to produce mana. Example: A permanent has an ability that reads "{T}: Add {G} to your mana pool for each creature you control." This is still a mana ability even if you control no creatures or if the permanent is already tapped.
Wording changed605.2Details
A mana ability remains a mana ability even if the game state doesn't allow it to produce mana. Example: A permanent has an ability that reads "{T}: Add {G}
to your mana poolfor each creature you control."ThisThe ability is still a mana ability even if you control no creatures or if the permanent is already tapped.