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Crown of Empires Magic 2012 MTG card
M12 #203 · Art by John Avon
M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012#203Uncommon

Crown of Empires

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Crown of Empires Price Summary

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Crown of Empires Printings & Prices

Crown of Empires has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Crown of Empires Rules Text & Legality

Crown of Empires

{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.

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Crown of Empires Rulings

  • 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

Crown of Empires has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012M12 #203
  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012 · foilM12 #203
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #M12-203

Crown of Empires in Commander

Crown of Empires is the #20,081 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.

#20,081 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 25 in 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 Nov 9, 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 (#20,081 on EDHREC).