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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.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #36
Stony Silence
isd·#36·rare·foil
Illus. Wayne England
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wishlisted
Sep '11
14 yr ago
Value
$14.03$0 (-2.2%)
30 days high $14 · low $14
Volatility · stable
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
EUR€10.02USD$14.03TIX
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #5,738 · Niche pick
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Enchantment
Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.
Let moss grow over gargoyles
—Gavony saying meaning "forget painful memories"
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 3
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No abilities of artifacts can be activated, including mana abilities.
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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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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Wayne England
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