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Scepter of Empires
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Magic 2012 EDHREC #19,284
$0.26
-3.7%
7 days
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Scepter of Empires Price Summary
Scepter of Empires's current headline price is $0.26.
Scepter of Empires Printings & Prices
1 printings
Scepter of Empires has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Scepter of Empires: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #216 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Scepter of Empires Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Scepter of Empires Rulings
2 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 Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Scepter of Empires has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 #216 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #216 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
Scepter of Empires in Commander
Scepter of Empires is the #19,284 most-played card on EDHREC, down 111 places over the last 30 days.
Scepter of Empires FAQ
How much is Scepter of Empires worth?
Scepter of Empires is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.26 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,284 on EDHREC).