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Crown of Empires
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Magic 2012 EDHREC #19,921
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Crown of Empires Price Summary
Crown of Empires's current headline price is $0.13.
Crown of Empires Printings & Prices
2 printings
Crown of Empires has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Crown of Empires: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #203 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #203 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M12 #203 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M12 #203 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #203 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M12-203 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Crown of Empires Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{3}, {T}: 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"
Crown of Empires is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Crown of Empires Rulings
3 most recent
- Sep 22, 2011 If any of the named cards stops being an artifact, it won’t be considered by these abilities.
- Sep 22, 2011 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.
- Sep 22, 2011 Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Crown of Empires has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M12-203 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #203 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #203 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #M12-203 Crown of Empires in Commander
Crown of Empires is the #19,921 most-played card on EDHREC, down 75 places over the last 30 days.
Crown of Empires FAQ
How much is Crown of Empires worth?
Crown of Empires is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Crown of Empires legal in Commander?
Yes — Crown of Empires is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Crown of Empires been reprinted?
Yes — Crown of Empires has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Crown of Empires cheap?
Crown of Empires trades at about $0.13 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,921 on EDHREC).