Cursed Totem
Cursed Totem Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cursed Totem is $1.02 (MH2 #295), and the most expensive is $9.83 (MIR #299). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.02, down 7.3% over 7 days, down 19.7% over 30 days, up 12.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.83 (2026).
Cursed Totem Printings & Prices
Cursed Totem has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes.
Sell Cursed Totem: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for MH2 #295 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #295 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MIR #299 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #tvdl278sb | Nonfoil | $4.60 | $10.99 | 58% |
| starcitygames | MH2 #295 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIR #299 | Nonfoil | $3.70 | $10.99 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #295 | Etched | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #295 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
Cursed Totem Rules Text & Legality
Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
Cursed Totem is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Cursed Totem Rulings
- 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.
- 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 Cursed Totem stops players from activating mana abilities of creatures.
- Jun 18, 2021 Other abilities of creatures, including static abilities and triggered abilities, are unaffected.
- 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cursed Totem has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MH2 #295 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #295 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #295 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| WC00 #tvdl278sb | 2000-08-02 | Rare | Standard |
| 6ED #278 | 1999-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| MIR #299 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
MH2 #295 
WC00 #tvdl278sb 
6ED #278 
MIR #299 Cursed Totem in Commander
Cursed Totem is the #2,576 most-played card on EDHREC, down 41 places over the last 30 days.
Cursed Totem FAQ
How much is Cursed Totem worth?
Cursed Totem is worth about $1.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.02 to $9.83 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Cursed Totem legal in Commander?
Yes — Cursed Totem is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Cursed Totem been reprinted?
Yes — Cursed Totem has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cursed Totem cheap?
Cursed Totem trades at about $1.02 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.