Magic: The Gathering

Throne of Empires

Magic 2012 221 • rare

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 221
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.34

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What it's worth

$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.34 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact, this card serves as a centerpiece for decks built to capitalize on the strengths of the creature types it targets. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a distinct mechanical addition, offering players a unique way to influence the board state through its specific artifact abilities.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana, tap: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. Create five of those tokens instead if you control artifacts named Crown of Empires and Scepter of Empires.

"With this throne, unite your nation."— Throne inscription

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

Throne of Empires was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as a foundational entry point for new players while balancing evergreen mechanics. The card represents the final piece of a thematic triumvirate known as the 'Empire' artifacts, which also includes Scepter of Empires and Crown of Empires. These items were conceived to provide a synergistic engine that rewards players for assembling all three pieces on the battlefield.

The artwork was provided by renowned landscape illustrator John Avon, whose contributions to Magic: The Gathering are celebrated for their atmospheric depth and luminous quality. Avon’s design for the Throne evokes a sense of ancient, regal authority, utilizing his signature style to create a visual identity that feels both grounded and mythic. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, albeit niche, utility piece that appealed primarily to casual deck-builders and collectors interested in completing thematic cycles.

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