Detention Sphere
Return to Ravnica 155 • rare
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 155
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.21
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 released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to serve as a versatile removal spell within the Azorius Senate color identity, it reflects the set's focus on the law-abiding, bureaucratic nature of the Ravnican guild. The card mechanically mirrors the concept of magical containment, offering a way for players to exile non-land permanents while reinforcing the theme of systemic control and order.
The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his dramatic lighting and intricate detail. Briclot's design captures the essence of the Azorius aesthetic, utilizing clean, architectural lines and a shimmering, ethereal blue energy to represent the sphere's binding power. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various constructed formats, praised by players for its efficiency and its thematic alignment with the tactical playstyle associated with white and blue decks.
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