Collector Ouphe
Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.
Rulings (4)
Jun 14, 2019 · If you control Collector Ouphe, you can't activate any abilities of your artifacts, even if you'd sacrifice Collector Ouphe as a cost to activate one of those abilities.
Jun 14, 2019 · No abilities of artifacts can be activated, including mana abilities.
Jun 14, 2019 · Collector Ouphe's ability affects only artifacts on the battlefield. Activated abilities that work in other zones (such as cycling) can still be activated.
Jun 14, 2019 · Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities (such as equip) are activated abilities and will have a colon in their reminder text. Triggered abilities (starting with "when," "whenever," or "at") are unaffected.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golgari Zenith | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 14 |
| Golgari Cradle Control | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 9 |
| Depths | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 8 |
| Naya Energy | Modern | 100% | 1–2× | 4 |
| Abzan Zenith | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 3 |
| Lurrus DRS | Vintage | 100% | 4× | 3 |
| 4-Color Scam | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 2 |
| Golgari Nic Fit | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 2 |