Detention Sphere
RNA Guild Kit 10 • rare
- Set
- RNA Guild Kit
- Collector number
- 10
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.49
What it does
When this enchantment enters, you may exile target nonland permanent not named Detention Sphere and all other permanents with the same name as that permanent.
When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, return the exiled cards to the battlefield under their owner's control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Detention Sphere was originally introduced in the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion as a marquee rare enchantment. It was conceived as a versatile utility card for white-blue color combinations, designed to exile nonland permanents and create a lasting threat that mirrors the control-oriented nature of the Azorius Senate guild. Its mechanical design emphasizes the balance of removing problematic cards while remaining vulnerable to destruction, fitting the strategic landscape of the format at the time.
The version from the RNA Guild Kit, released in 2019 to celebrate the return to the plane of Ravnica, features iconic artwork by Kev Walker. Known for his atmospheric and gritty style, Walker portrays the sphere as a luminous, containment-focused construct that aligns with the orderly yet oppressive aesthetic of the Azorius. The card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and utility, serving as a functional staple that remains a hallmark of Ravnica-themed collections.
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