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Cursed Totem
ARTIFACT Rare
Modern Horizons 2 EDHREC #2,642
$2.11
-28.7%
7 days
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Cursed Totem Price Summary
Cursed Totem's current headline price is $2.11.
Cursed Totem Printings & Prices
4 printings
Cursed Totem has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes.
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Sell Cursed Totem: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #299 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #295 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MIR #299 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MH2 #295 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #295 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 6ED #278 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #295 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #tvdl278sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cursed Totem Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Activated abilities of creatures can't be activated.
""Sorry, Great One, but did I hear correctly? I'm to entrust this powerful artifact to our *worst* researchers?"
—Flesdrim, Cabal servant"
Cursed Totem is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cursed Totem Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
6 printings
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 |
WC00 #tvdl278sb 
6ED #278 
MIR #299 Cursed Totem in Commander
Cursed Totem is the #2,642 most-played card on EDHREC, down 66 places over the last 30 days.
Cursed Totem FAQ
How much is Cursed Totem worth?
Cursed Totem is worth about $2.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
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 $2.11 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.