Magic: The Gathering

Disrupting Scepter

Fourth Edition 316 • rare

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 316
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $0.48

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What it's worth

$0.48market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.39 – $0.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the fourth edition is a classic example of disruptive utility, allowing players to strategically limit an opponent's options during their turn. Because its effect forces players to manage their resources carefully, it remains a meaningful tactical inclusion for collectors who appreciate cards that influence the flow of play.

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What it does

3 generic mana, tap: Target player discards a card. Activate only during your turn.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Disrupting Scepter debuted in the Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the early game design philosophy of Richard Garfield and the team at Wizards of the Coast. Conceived as a way to punish opponents for holding onto their hand, the card was a staple of early control decks that aimed to systematically deplete an opponent's resources over several turns.

The artwork was provided by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators from the game's formative years. Rush's design for the Scepter leaned into the high-fantasy aesthetic typical of the era, utilizing a stark, focused composition that emphasized the artifact's role as a tool for magical suppression. While its power level waned as the game evolved, it remains a recognized relic of the Fourth Edition era, where it served as a core component of the base set collection.

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About

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