Stony Silence #25
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Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.
“The relic's purpose? Its design? Whatever the intent, it is now a mere curiosity that breaks up the horizon.”
Illustrated by Mark Poole
Rulings (3)
Mar 14, 2017
Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities, such as equip, are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
Mar 14, 2017
No abilities of artifacts can be activated, including mana abilities.
Mar 14, 2017
Stony Silence's ability affects only artifacts on the battlefield. Activated abilities that work in other zones (such as cycling) can still be activated. Triggered abilities (starting with "when," "whenever," or "at") are unaffected.
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