Cursed Totem (Modern Horizons 2 #295)

Cursed Totem {2}

Artifact

Activated abilities of creatures can’t be activated.

“Sorry, Great One, but did I hear correctly? I’m to entrust this powerful artifact to our worst researchers?”
—Flesdrim, Cabal servant

Watermark: Set Symbol

Illustrated by Aaron Miller

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Cursed Totem:
  • Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text. (2016-06-08)
  • 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. (2021-06-18)