Detection Tower
~$3.14 low · ~$7.01 high
Colorless. Land
Core Set 2019 #249 · Illustrated by Adam Paquette
Core Set 2019 #249 · Illustrated by Adam PaquetteWhat is Detection Tower worth?
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Oracle text
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, : Until end of turn, your opponents and creatures your opponents control with hexproof can be the targets of spells and abilities you control as though they didn't have hexproof.
Its light exposes enemies and lays secrets bare.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Detection Tower
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Core Set 2019 m19 #249· 2018rare· Cardmarket €1.58 · €2.48 foil | rare | $3.14 | $4.38 | €1.58€2.48 foil | |
 Core Set 2019 Promos pm19 #249s· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €3.02 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $7.01 | €3.02 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 0
- EDHREC rank
- #3,621 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
Rulings (3)
2018-07-13
Because Detection Tower’s last ability doesn’t change the characteristics of any permanents, the set of creatures affected by it is constantly updated. Creatures that come under your opponents’ control later in the turn can be targeted as though they didn’t have hexproof.
2018-07-13
Creatures your opponents control with “hexproof from [quality]” abilities can be targeted as though they didn’t have those abilities as well.
2018-07-13
Your opponents and creatures your opponents control don’t actually lose hexproof, although you will ignore hexproof for purposes of choosing targets of spells and abilities you control.
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