Scepter of Empires
~$0.23 low · ~$2.05 high
Colorless. Artifact
Magic 2012 #216 · Illustrated by John Avon
Magic 2012 #216 · Illustrated by John AvonWhat is Scepter of Empires worth?
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Oracle text
: 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.
"With this scepter, smite your enemies." —Scepter inscription
Format legality
The only printing of Scepter of Empires
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2012 m12 #216· 2011uncommon· Cardmarket €0.19 · €1.19 foil | uncommon | $0.23 | $2.05 | €0.19€1.19 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #19,432 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- John Avon
Rulings (2)
2011-09-22
Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.
2011-09-22
If any of the named cards stops being an artifact, it won't be considered by these abilities.
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