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Detention Vortex
Price history
Detention Vortex price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Detention Vortex Price Summary
Detention Vortex's current headline price is $0.15.
Detention Vortex Printings & Prices
Detention Vortex has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Detention Vortex: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STX #13 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STX #13 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STX #13 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #13 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Detention Vortex Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
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.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX #13 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| STX #13 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
Detention Vortex in Commander
Detention Vortex is the #21,342 most-played card on EDHREC, down 238 places over the last 30 days.
Detention Vortex FAQ
How much is Detention Vortex worth?
Detention Vortex is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.15 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,342 on EDHREC).