Magic

Prices updated

Scepter of Empires Magic 2012 MTG card
M12 #216 · Art by John Avon
M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012#216Uncommon

Scepter of Empires

Artifact
TCGplayer market · M12 #216 nonfoil
$0.25 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+4.2%
EDHREC rank
#19,441 Down 37 in 30 days
Best buylist

Buy M12 #216 nonfoil

Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission from TCGplayer, Mana Pool and eBay. Prices are TCGplayer’s market price, Card Kingdom’s retail price and Mana Pool’s lowest listing.

Scepter of Empires Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, flat over 7 days, up 4.2% over 30 days, down 7.4% over 90 days.

Scepter of Empires Price History

Markets TCGplayer marketreference

Markets on the chart

TCGplayer marketreference
Drag across the chart Tap or drag the chart
TCGplayer market
Card Kingdom retail
Card Kingdom buylist
Mana Pool, lowest listing
Cardmarket trend
TCGplayer change, 1 year
Low in range
High in range
Buylist spread
Markets shown

Scepter of Empires price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.

Where to Buy and Sell Scepter of Empires

Every market we track for M12 #216 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Scepter of Empires in Sealed Products

Checking which sealed products hold M12 #216 nonfoil.

Loading sealed products.

Scepter of Empires Printings & Prices

Scepter of Empires has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

M12 set symbol, UncommonM12 #216
Viewing

Sell Scepter of Empires: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomM12 #216Foil
CoolStuffIncM12 #216Foil
Card KingdomM12 #216Nonfoil

Scepter of Empires Rules Text & Legality

Scepter of Empires

{T}: 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

Scepter of Empires is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

View on Scryfall ↗

Scepter 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

    Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Scepter of Empires has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012M12 #216
  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012 · foilM12 #216

Scepter of Empires in Commander

Scepter of Empires is the #19,441 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.

#19,441 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 37 in 30 days

Scepter of Empires FAQ

How much is Scepter of Empires worth?

Scepter of Empires is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Scepter of Empires legal in Commander?

Yes. Scepter of Empires is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Scepter of Empires been reprinted?

Yes. Scepter of Empires has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Scepter of Empires cheap?

Scepter of Empires trades at about $0.25; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,441 on EDHREC).