Crown of Empires
Magic 2012 203 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 203
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: 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
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Crown of Empires was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection intended to provide a foundational experience for players while introducing thematic artifacts. This specific card belongs to a trio of artifacts—the Scepter of Empires, Throne of Empires, and Crown of Empires—designed to function as a synergy engine, rewarding players for assembling all three pieces on the battlefield.
The card features artwork by Mike Bierek, who depicted the regal, imposing headpiece with a focus on high-fantasy aesthetic standards of the time. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a flavorful component of a niche artifact-based strategy, valued more for its thematic cohesion with its companion pieces than for competitive dominance in high-level tournament play.
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