Scepter of Empires
M12Magic 2012/#216/2011Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.21
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.0%30d▲ 13.0%90d▼ 7.1%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Magic 2012
- Up 13.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 688% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
: This artifact deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. It deals 3 damage instead if you control artifacts named Crown of Empires and Throne of Empires.
Card capabilities
ArtifactDirect damage
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc22 Sept 2011
If any of the named cards stops being an artifact, it won't be considered by these abilities.
wotc22 Sept 2011
Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.
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About this card
Scepter of Empires
Scepter of Empires is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (up 13.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Scepter of Empires FAQ
How much is Scepter of Empires worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scepter of Empires is $0.26. It is up 13.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Scepter of Empires?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2012 at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Scepter of Empires first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M12 #216, released 2011-07-15.
Is there a foil version of Scepter of Empires?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.05 versus $0.26 for nonfoil, which is 688% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Scepter of Empires legal in Commander?
Yes, Scepter of Empires is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scepter of Empires legal in Modern?
Yes, Scepter of Empires is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scepter of Empires legal in Standard?
Scepter of Empires is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Scepter of Empires do?
Scepter of Empires is an Artifact with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "{T}: This artifact deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. It deals 3 damage instead if you control artifacts named Crown of Empires and Throne of Empires.".