Cursed Totem
Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
5- 2016-06-08
Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- 2021-06-18
Cursed Totem doesn't stop players from activating abilities of creature cards that aren't on the battlefield, such as cycling or unearth.
- 2021-06-18
Cursed Totem stops players from activating mana abilities of creatures.
- 2021-06-18
Other abilities of creatures, including static abilities and triggered abilities, are unaffected.
- 2021-06-18
Activated abilities of noncreature permanents that would make them become creatures (such as a Vehicle's crew ability) can still be activated. Once they become creatures, any abilities they have cannot be activated.
Versions
4| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH2Modern Horizons 2 | 295 | 2021 | Rare | Aaron Miller |
| WC00World Championship Decks 2000 | MX-53750 | 2000 | Rare | D. Alexander Gregory |
| 6EDClassic Sixth Edition | 278 | 1999 | Rare | D. Alexander Gregory |
| MIRMirage | MX-48903 | 1996 | Rare | D. Alexander Gregory |