Detonate
Sorcery · Uncommon
Detonate is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Destroy target artifact with mana value X. It can't be regenerated. Detonate deals X damage to that artifact's controller.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1995
- Artist
- Randy Asplund-Faith
Playability
#22926 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If the artifact becomes an illegal target before resolution, then no damage is done.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquities | 24 | Uncommon | $3.70 | — |
| Rinascimento | 77 | Uncommon | $2.99 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | mj184sb | Uncommon | $1.33 | — |
| Introductory Two-Player Set | 30 | Uncommon | $1.05 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | mj184 | Uncommon | $0.99 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 218 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 184 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| The List | MRD-88 | Uncommon | $0.23 | — |
| Mirrodin | 88 | Uncommon | $0.07 | $0.66 |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 184 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 111 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Rivals Quick Start Set | 29 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Renaissance | 83 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Antiquities #24 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3.70 | 2026-08-08 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$3.70 – $3.70 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Detonate worth?
Detonate is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.07 to $3.70 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Detonate printed in?
Detonate has been printed in 12 sets, including Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, Mirrodin, Fourth Edition, Pro Tour Collector Set, Masters Edition IV, Fifth Edition, and more.
Can I buy Detonate on RareWell?
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Is Detonate legal in Commander?
Yes — Detonate is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Detonate legal in Modern?
Yes — Detonate is legal in Modern.
Is Detonate on the Reserved List?
No — Detonate is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Detonate?
Yes — Detonate has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Mirrodin · Fourth Edition · Pro Tour Collector Set · Masters Edition IV · Fifth Edition · Rivals Quick Start Set · Rinascimento · Introductory Two-Player Set · Renaissance · The List · Antiquities
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