Scepter of Empires
Magic 2012 216 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
tap: 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
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
The Scepter of Empires was released as part of the Magic 2012 core set in July 2011. It belongs to a thematic cycle of three artifacts, alongside the Throne of Empires and the Crown of Empires, which are designed to function as a unified set representing the regalia of a fallen ruler. The card was crafted to reward players for gathering the complete trinity, granting a significant tactical advantage when all three are present on the battlefield.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Dan Scott, who opted for a high-fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the regal and imposing nature of the artifact. The design intent behind the Scepter was to serve as a repeatable control element, tapping down opposing creatures to reflect the artifact’s command over a kingdom. Upon its release, it was received primarily as a flavorful build-around piece for casual and limited play environments, valued more for its thematic synergy than for competitive tournament viability.
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