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Detention Vortex Strixhaven: School of Mages MTG card
STX #13 · Art by Campbell White
STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of Mages#13Uncommon

Detention Vortex

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
TCGplayer market · STX #13 nonfoil
$0.16 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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+6.7%
EDHREC rank
#21,621 Down 119 in 30 days
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Detention Vortex Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, flat over 7 days, up 6.7% over 30 days, up 45.5% over 90 days.

Detention Vortex Price History

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Detention Vortex Printings & Prices

Detention Vortex has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

STX set symbol, UncommonSTX #13
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Detention Vortex Rules Text & Legality

Detention Vortex

Enchant nonland permanent

Enchanted permanent can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

{3}: Destroy this Aura. Only your opponents may activate this ability and only as a sorcery.

Detention Vortex is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Detention Vortex Rulings

  • Apr 16, 2021

    In a multiplayer game, any opponent may activate Detention Vortex's last ability, not just an opponent who controls the permanent that it is enchanting.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Detention Vortex has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of MagesSTX #13
  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of Mages · foilSTX #13

Detention Vortex in Commander

Detention Vortex is the #21,621 most-played card on EDHREC, down 119 places over the last 30 days.

#21,621 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 119 in 30 days

Detention Vortex FAQ

How much is Detention Vortex worth?

Detention Vortex is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Detention Vortex legal in Commander?

Yes. Detention Vortex is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Detention Vortex been reprinted?

Yes. Detention Vortex has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Detention Vortex cheap?

Detention Vortex trades at about $0.16; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,621 on EDHREC).