Detection Tower
Detection Tower Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Detection Tower is $3.10 (M19 #249), and the most expensive is $6.65 (PM19 #249s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.10, down 3.1% over 7 days, up 0.7% over 30 days, up 23.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.42 (2026).
Detection Tower Printings & Prices
Detection Tower has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Detection Tower: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for PM19 #249s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #249s | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | M19 #249 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #249 | Foil | $2.40 | $5.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | M19 #249 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M19 #249 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #249 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| starcitygames | M19 #249 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
Detection Tower Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}: Until end of turn, your opponents and creatures your opponents control with hexproof can be the targets of spells and abilities you control as though they didn't have hexproof.
Detection Tower is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Detection Tower Rulings
- Jul 13, 2018 Because Detection Tower’s last ability doesn’t change the characteristics of any permanents, the set of creatures affected by it is constantly updated. Creatures that come under your opponents’ control later in the turn can be targeted as though they didn’t have hexproof.
- Jul 13, 2018 Creatures your opponents control with “hexproof from [quality]” abilities can be targeted as though they didn’t have those abilities as well.
- Jul 13, 2018 Your opponents and creatures your opponents control don’t actually lose hexproof, although you will ignore hexproof for purposes of choosing targets of spells and abilities you control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Detection Tower has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M19 #249 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M19 #249 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #249s | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Prerelease |
M19 #249 
PM19 #249s Detection Tower in Commander
Detection Tower is the #3,583 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Detection Tower FAQ
How much is Detection Tower worth?
Detection Tower is worth about $3.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $3.10 to $6.65 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Detection Tower legal in Commander?
Yes — Detection Tower is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Detection Tower been reprinted?
Yes — Detection Tower has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Detection Tower cheap?
Detection Tower trades at about $3.10 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.