Quick Answer

Detention Chariot is a uncommon Artifact — Vehicle from DFT (DFT) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Detention Chariot MTG card

Detention Chariot

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

When this Vehicle enters, exile target artifact or creature an opponent controls until this Vehicle leaves the battlefield. Crew 3 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 3 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.) Cycling {W} ({W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

6/6 uncommon CMC: 6.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Adrián Rodríguez Pérez
Crew Cycling

Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detention Chariot? Basics

Detention Chariot is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this Vehicle enters, exile target artifact or creature an opponent controls until this Vehicle leaves the battlefield. Crew 3 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 3 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.) Cycling {W} ({W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Detention Chariot cost to cast? Basics

Detention Chariot has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Detention Chariot's mana cost of {4}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Detention Chariot has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Detention Chariot's current oracle text is: "When this Vehicle enters, exile target artifact or creature an opponent controls until this Vehicle leaves the battlefield. Crew 3 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 3 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.) Cycling {W} ({W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Detention Chariot? Pricing

The current market price for Detention Chariot is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Detention Chariot? Pricing

You can purchase Detention Chariot from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Detention Chariot normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.13

Is Detention Chariot legal in Standard? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Detention Chariot legal in Modern? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Detention Chariot legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Detention Chariot legal in Pioneer? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Detention Chariot legal in Legacy? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Detention Chariot legal in Vintage? Legality

Detention Chariot is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Detention Chariot legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Detention Chariot in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Detention Chariot from? Details

This printing of Detention Chariot is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 12.

Detention Chariot may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Detention Chariot's rarity? Details

Detention Chariot is a uncommon card in DFT.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Detention Chariot? Details

Detention Chariot was illustrated by Adrián Rodríguez Pérez.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Detention Chariot's power and toughness? Details

Detention Chariot is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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