Cursed Totem
| Name | Cursed Totem |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Description | Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated. |
| Flavor | 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) |
| Artist | Aaron Miller |
| Set | Modern Horizons 2 Promos #295s |
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About Cursed Totem
Cursed Totem, Artifact, designed by D. Alexander Gregory first released in Oct, 1996 in the set Mirage and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 1.57.
This card, Cursed Totem, would be beneficial in a deck that focuses on shutting down opponent's activated abilities, especially in a creature-heavy meta. However, a better alternative could be Linvala, Keeper of Silence, as it not only shuts down creature abilities but also has a flying body. Whether Cursed Totem should see play would depend on the specific meta and strategy of the deck, but it can be a strong choice in the right circumstances.
Rules
06/08/16
Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
10/04/04
Cursed Totem does not prevent creature cards which are not on the battlefield from having their abilities activated.
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| C$ 12.23 | Visit store |
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| 2024-08-13 | 1.68 CAD | 10.31 CAD | 0 |
| 2024-08-19 | 1.92 CAD | 10.25 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-08-26 | 1.73 CAD | 9.88 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-09-02 | 1.67 CAD | 9.83 CAD | 0 |
| 2024-09-09 | 1.54 CAD | 9.69 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-09-16 | 1.37 CAD | 9.55 CAD | 2 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1.46 CAD | 9.48 CAD | 0 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.22 CAD | 9.36 CAD | 2 |
| 2024-10-07 | 1.34 CAD | 9.58 CAD | 2 |
| 2024-10-14 | 1.21 CAD | 9.28 CAD | 2 |
| 2024-10-21 | 1.33 CAD | 9.62 CAD | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1.21 CAD | 9.63 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-11-06 | 1.08 CAD | 9.22 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-11-11 | 0.97 CAD | 9.12 CAD | 2 |
| 2024-11-18 | 1.04 CAD | 9.12 CAD | 1 |
| 2024-11-25 | 0.90 CAD | 8.91 CAD | 1 |
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| 2024-12-30 | 0.96 CAD | 8.92 CAD | 1 |
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| 2025-09-02 | 1.04 CAD | 8.51 CAD | 2 |
| 2025-09-09 | 1.04 CAD | 8.35 CAD | 2 |
| 2025-09-15 | 8.32 CAD | 13.61 CAD | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 9.43 CAD | 13.94 CAD | 4 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1.88 CAD | 9.43 CAD | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 1.44 CAD | 8.83 CAD | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | 1.49 CAD | 8.72 CAD | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 1.90 CAD | 9.46 CAD | 5 |
| 2025-10-27 | 1.89 CAD | 9.80 CAD | 1 |
| 2025-11-03 | 1.63 CAD | 10.06 CAD | 0 |
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| 2025-12-22 | 2.11 CAD | 9.76 CAD | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 2.25 CAD | 9.83 CAD | 3 |
| 2026-01-01 | 2.24 CAD | 9.72 CAD | 3 |
| 2026-01-05 | 2.20 CAD | 9.56 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 2.19 CAD | 9.44 CAD | 2 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2.17 CAD | 7.93 CAD | 1 |
| 2026-01-26 | 2.44 CAD | 10.35 CAD | 1 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2.56 CAD | 10.40 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 2.58 CAD | 10.79 CAD | 0 |
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| 2026-02-23 | 8.41 CAD | 14.66 CAD | 0 |
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| 2026-04-02 | 2.56 CAD | 13.09 CAD | 1 |
| 2026-04-07 | 2.35 CAD | 12.83 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 2.05 CAD | 12.42 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2.01 CAD | 11.97 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.43 CAD | 12.03 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 2.41 CAD | 12.03 CAD | 0 |
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| 2026-05-20 | 2.05 CAD | 12.42 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2.05 CAD | 12.53 CAD | 2 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2.05 CAD | 12.77 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2.16 CAD | 13.34 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2.49 CAD | 12.89 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 2.52 CAD | 12.49 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2.53 CAD | 11.89 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2.09 CAD | 10.23 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 1.56 CAD | 8.39 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 1.39 CAD | 7.93 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1.44 CAD | 7.56 CAD | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 1.37 CAD | 7.19 CAD | 1 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1.56 CAD | 7.02 CAD | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Cursed Totem
What type of card is Cursed Totem?
Cursed Totem is a Artifact card in Altered altered.
What does Cursed Totem do?
Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
How much does Cursed Totem cost?
Cursed Totem currently starts at C$ 1.57. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Cursed Totem from?
Cursed Totem was first released in the set Mirage, illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.
Is Cursed Totem legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Cursed Totem can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Cursed Totem played in?
Cursed Totem sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.





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