Empyrial Plate
Empyrial Plate Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Empyrial Plate is $1.63 (C16 #251), and the most expensive is $15.67 (MRD #168, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.63, flat over 7 days, down 1.8% over 30 days, up 12.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.90 (2026).
Empyrial Plate Printings & Prices
Empyrial Plate has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Empyrial Plate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for MRD #168 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #168 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #168 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #168 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #251 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #251 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #168 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
Empyrial Plate Rules Text & Legality
Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each card in your hand.
Equip {2}
Empyrial Plate is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Empyrial Plate has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C16 #251 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #168 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #168 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
C16 #251 
MRD #168 Empyrial Plate in Commander
Empyrial Plate is the #8,787 most-played card on EDHREC, up 151 places over the last 30 days.
Empyrial Plate FAQ
How much is Empyrial Plate worth?
Empyrial Plate is worth about $1.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $1.63 to $15.67 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Empyrial Plate legal in Commander?
Yes — Empyrial Plate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Empyrial Plate been reprinted?
Yes — Empyrial Plate has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Empyrial Plate cheap?
Empyrial Plate trades at about $1.63 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,787 on EDHREC).