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Cursed Totem
MIR · Mirage #299 · Rare · released 1996-10-08
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Artifact
Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
Pass me from soul to soul / soldier to herder, herder to beast, beast to soil / until I am everywhere. / Then pass me those souls.
—Totem inscription (translated)
Cursed Totem is a rare artifact from Mirage (1996). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1996 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $1.40 to $10.76 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$9.94
Format legality
Where you can play Cursed Totem in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $1.40 to $10.76 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons 2 at $1.40.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage This page | 299 | Rare | $10.76 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 278 | Rare | $4.00 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2000 | tvdl278sb | Rare | $7.32 | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 295 | Rare | $1.40 | $6.85 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2021-06-18Cursed Totem doesn't stop players from activating abilities of creature cards that aren't on the battlefield, such as cycling or unearth.
- 2021-06-18Cursed Totem stops players from activating mana abilities of creatures.
- 2021-06-18Other abilities of creatures, including static abilities and triggered abilities, are unaffected.
- 2021-06-18Activated 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.
- 2016-06-08Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cursed Totem legal in Commander?
Yes — Cursed Totem is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cursed Totem legal in?
Cursed Totem is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Cursed Totem been printed?
Cursed Totem has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1996 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Cursed Totem?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons 2 (#295) at about $1.40.
Who illustrated Cursed Totem?
This printing of Cursed Totem was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.