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Deputy of Detention
Price history
Deputy of Detention price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.35.
Deputy of Detention Price Summary
Deputy of Detention's current headline price is $0.35.
Deputy of Detention Printings & Prices
Deputy of Detention has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
All finishes
Sell Deputy of Detention: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PRNA #165p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PRNA #165s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #165 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RNA #165 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RNA #165 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PRNA #165p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #165 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Deputy of Detention Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls and all other nonland permanents that player controls with the same name as that permanent until this creature leaves the battlefield.
Deputy of Detention is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Deputy of Detention Rulings
- Jun 10, 2022 Unless a token is a copy of another permanent or was explicitly given a name by the effect that created it, its name is the subtypes it was given when it was created plus the word "Token." For example, if an effect creates a 1/1 Soldier creature token, that token is named "Soldier Token."
- Jan 25, 2019 A face-down creature has no name, so it can't share a name with anything. This includes other creatures with no name.
- Jan 25, 2019 Auras attached to the exiled permanents will be put into their owners' graveyards. Any Equipment will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled permanents will cease to exist.
- Jan 25, 2019 If Deputy of Detention leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, nothing is exiled.
- Jan 25, 2019 If a token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and won't return to the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deputy of Detention has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRNA #165p | 2019-01-25 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PRNA #165p | 2019-01-25 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PRNA #165s | 2019-01-25 | Rare | Prerelease |
| RNA #165 | 2019-01-25 | Rare | Standard |
| RNA #165 | 2019-01-25 | Rare | Standard |
Deputy of Detention in Commander
Deputy of Detention is the #15,389 most-played card on EDHREC, down 240 places over the last 30 days.
Deputy of Detention FAQ
How much is Deputy of Detention worth?
Deputy of Detention is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Deputy of Detention legal in Commander?
Yes — Deputy of Detention is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Deputy of Detention been reprinted?
Yes — Deputy of Detention has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deputy of Detention cheap?
Deputy of Detention trades at about $0.35 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,389 on EDHREC).