Crown of Empires
~$0.13 low · ~$1.62 high
Colorless. Artifact
Magic 2012 #203 · Illustrated by John Avon
Magic 2012 #203 · Illustrated by John AvonWhat is Crown of Empires worth?
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Oracle text
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: Tap target creature. Gain control of that creature instead if you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires.
"With this crown, assert your authority." —Crown inscription
Format legality
All 2 printings of Crown of Empires
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #M12-203· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.17 | uncommon | $0.13 | No foil printing | €0.17 |
 Magic 2012 m12 #203· 2011uncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 · €0.91 foil | uncommon | $0.13 | $1.62 | €0.13€0.91 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #20,081 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- John Avon
Rulings (3)
2011-09-22
If any of the named cards stops being an artifact, it won’t be considered by these abilities.
2011-09-22
Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.
2011-09-22
If you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires, the targeted creature won’t be tapped. You’ll just gain control of it.
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