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Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
Jun 8, 2016 · Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
Jun 18, 2021 · Cursed Totem doesn't stop players from activating abilities of creature cards that aren't on the battlefield, such as cycling or unearth.
Jun 18, 2021 · Other abilities of creatures, including static abilities and triggered abilities, are unaffected.
Jun 18, 2021 · Cursed Totem stops players from activating mana abilities of creatures.
Jun 18, 2021 · 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.
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nezahal, Primal Tide | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Niv-Mizzet, Parun | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Tivit, Seller of Secrets | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Lantern | Modern | 75% | 2× | 4 |
| Selesnya Oath | Premodern | 52.2% | 1× | 23 |
| Boros Astral Slide | Premodern | 50% | 1× | 2 |
| Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh | cEDH | 33.3% | 1× | 6 |
| Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator | cEDH | 33.3% | 1× | 3 |