Gravity NegatorHow it works & interactions with other cards

Understanding Devoid and Flying

Despite its blue mana requirement, Gravity Negator has Devoid, meaning it is colorless in all zones. This is not a characteristic-defining ability that can be removed; it simply is not blue. As a natural flyer, it can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach, making it an excellent consistent source of damage.

Resolving the Attack Trigger

When you declare Gravity Negator as an attacker, its triggered ability goes on the stack. You must choose 'another target creature' at this point. Note that you do not pay the {C} cost until the ability actually resolves. If the ability resolves, you decide whether to pay the colorless mana; if you do, the target creature gains flying until the end of the current turn.

Colorless Mana Requirements

A common mistake is trying to pay for the trigger using generic or colored mana. The {C} symbol specifically requires colorless mana, typically produced by artifacts, certain non-basic lands, or Eldrazi Scions. If you cannot produce strictly colorless mana when the trigger resolves, you cannot grant flying to your other creature.

When to Deploy

Gravity Negator is best used when you have a powerful ground-based threat that is being blocked by small tokens. By attacking with both, you can pay the colorless cost to allow your larger creature to fly over the defense for a lethal blow. It also functions well in 'colorless matters' decks due to its Devoid status.

Interaction examples

Giving the Golem Wings

Solemn Simulacrum

You control both creatures and a source of colorless mana. You declare both as attackers. Gravity Negator's ability triggers, targeting Solemn Simulacrum. Upon resolution, you pay {C}. Solemn Simulacrum now has flying until end of turn, allowing it to soar over ground blockers while still dealing its damage.

Doubling the Gravity Shift

Roaming Throne

If Roaming Throne entered the battlefield naming 'Eldrazi', Gravity Negator's attack trigger will fire twice. You can target two different creatures (or the same one twice, though redundant). You must pay {C} for each resolution to grant flying to the targets. This allows you to move an entire army into the air for the cost of {C}{C}.