Despotic Scepter
Magic: The Gathering | Ice Age - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Ice Age |
| Available | 8 items |
| From | $3.50 |
| Type | Artifact |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DM | $3.50 | 2 | ||
HP | $3.80 | 1 | ||
LP | $5.99 | 1 | ||
LP | $4.25 | 3 | Unavailable | |
NM | $4.72 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Despotic Scepter
Despotic Scepter from Ice Age is currently available from around $2.77. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 1Card Text
: Destroy target permanent you own. It can't be regenerated.
Flavor Text
"We were not meant to have such terrible things. They should be left where we found them, if not destroyed!" —Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi Heretic
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Despotic Scepter worth?
Despotic Scepter is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.77 for Ice Age. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Despotic Scepter currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Despotic Scepter legal in Commander?
Despotic Scepter is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Despotic Scepter legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Despotic Scepter on the Reserved List?
No. Despotic Scepter is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Despotic Scepter in-game text?
In game, Despotic Scepter is a Artifact with text that starts: "{T}: Destroy target permanent you own. It can't be regenerated.".
How popular is Despotic Scepter in Commander decks?
Despotic Scepter ranks #12,213 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Despotic Scepter legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.