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Empyrial Plate Commander 2016 MTG card
C16 #251 · Art by Paolo Parente
C16 set symbol, RareCommander 2016#251Rare

Empyrial Plate

Artifact · EquipmentEquip
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · C16 #251 nonfoil
$1.90 +3.8% +$0.07, 7 days
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30 days
+2.7%
EDHREC rank
#8,847 Down 75 in 30 days
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Empyrial Plate Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.90, up 3.8% over 7 days, up 2.7% over 30 days, up 16.6% over 90 days.

Empyrial Plate Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Empyrial Plate

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Empyrial Plate Printings & Prices

Empyrial Plate has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

C16 set symbol, RareC16 #251
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MRD set symbol, RareMRD #168

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Empyrial Plate Rules Text & Legality

Empyrial Plate

Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each card in your hand.

Equip {2}

A body clad in steel reflects a warrior's resolve.

Empyrial Plate is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Empyrial Plate has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, RareMirrodin · foilMRD #168
  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, RareMirrodinMRD #168
  • Nov 11, 2016C16 set symbol, RareCommander 2016C16 #251

Empyrial Plate in Commander

Empyrial Plate is the #8,847 most-played card on EDHREC, down 75 places over the last 30 days.

#8,847 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 75 in 30 days

Empyrial Plate FAQ

How much is Empyrial Plate worth?

Empyrial Plate is worth about $1.90 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $1.90; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,847 on EDHREC).