Detonate
Mirrodin 88 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Destroy target artifact with mana value X. It can't be regenerated. Detonate deals X damage to that artifact's controller.
The goblins have forty-two different words for "ow."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Detonate on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Detonate was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, a set centered on a metallic, artificial world designed by Wizards of the Coast to explore artifact-heavy themes. The card functions as a sorcery that destroys a target artifact and deals damage to its controller equal to the artifact's converted mana cost, serving as a tactical tool to punish opponents for relying on expensive mechanical permanents.
The artwork was commissioned from Dave Dorman, a celebrated science fiction and fantasy illustrator known for his work on the Star Wars franchise. Dorman’s contribution captures the brutal, industrial aesthetic of Mirrodin, utilizing bold lighting and a visceral composition to illustrate the violent destruction of a metallic construct. The piece was well-received for its ability to convey the high-impact nature of the card's effect within the set's unique, artifact-centric environment.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Detonate
Detonate is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Mirrodin 88 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Detonate on collecto.rs?
Detonate doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Detonate?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Detonate catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Detonate is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
