Cursed Totem

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.