Detention Vortex
STXStrixhaven: School of Mages/#13/2021Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.16
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 6.7%90d▲ 45.5%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Up 6.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 19% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant nonland permanent
Enchanted permanent can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
: Destroy this Aura. Only your opponents may activate this ability and only as a sorcery.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc16 Apr 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.
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About this card
Detention Vortex
Detention Vortex is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 6.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Detention Vortex FAQ
How much is Detention Vortex worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Detention Vortex is $0.16. It is up 6.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Detention Vortex?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Detention Vortex first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STX #13, released 2021-04-23.
Is there a foil version of Detention Vortex?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.13 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 19% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Detention Vortex legal in Commander?
Yes, Detention Vortex is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Detention Vortex legal in Modern?
Yes, Detention Vortex is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Detention Vortex legal in Standard?
Detention Vortex is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Detention Vortex do?
Detention Vortex is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".