Crown of Empires
Magic: The Gathering | Magic 2012 (M12) - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 203 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Magic 2012 (M12) |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 62 items |
| From | $0.26 |
| Type | Artifact |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.50 | 16 | ||
LP | $0.50 | 8 | ||
MPFoil | $0.99 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.26 | 35 | Unavailable | |
MPFoil | $0.87 | 1 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $1.13 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Crown of Empires
Crown of Empires from Magic 2012 (M12) is currently available from around $0.20. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Card Text
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: Tap target creature. Gain control of that creature instead if you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires.
Flavor Text
"With this crown, assert your authority." —Crown inscription
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Crown of Empires worth?
Crown of Empires is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.20 for Magic 2012 (M12). This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Crown of Empires has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Crown of Empires legal in Commander?
Crown of Empires is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Crown of Empires 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 Crown of Empires on the Reserved List?
No. Crown of Empires is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Crown of Empires in-game text?
In game, Crown of Empires is a Artifact with text that starts: "{3}, {T}: Tap target creature. Gain control of that creature instead if you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires.".
How popular is Crown of Empires in Commander decks?
Crown of Empires ranks #19,846 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Crown of Empires
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Crown of Empires 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.