Does Chrome Mox tap for the imprinted card's color identity or the mana symbols in the casting cost of the imprinted card?
Asked by NapoleonBonaparte 7 years ago
For example:
I imprint Urborg Elf to Chrome Mox ETB trigger,
Does Chrome Mox tap for Blue, Black, or Green because Urborg Elf color identity is Blue, Black, and Green,
or,
Does Chrome Mox only tap for Green because Green is the only mana symbol in the casting cost of Urborg Elf?
merrowMania says... Accepted answer #1
The Color identity of a card is only used when an effect says so explicitly (such as Command Tower). Chrome Mox only looks at the color of imprinted cards. Color is determined by mana cost, then it is affected by color-changing abilities, like Devoid on Blisterpod or a color symbol like on Pact of Negation or Insectile Aberration Flip.
Therefore, your Mox will only tap for Green.
January 6, 2017 4:05 a.m. Edited.