Scepter of Empires #216 – Magic 2012 (M12) (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Magic 2012 (M12) · Uncommon

Scepter of Empires #216 Price

Scepter of Empires (#216, Uncommon) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.25 to $2.33 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.19.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.33
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.19
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

Scan it with TCG Vault

Scepter of Empires prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.33	€1.19
Normal	$0.25	€0.17

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Magic 2012 (M12)
Card number: 216
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: July 15, 2011
Illustrator: John Avon
Type line: Artifact
Rules text: T: Scepter of Empires deals 1 damage to target player. It deals 3 damage to that player instead if you control artifacts named Crown of Empires and Throne of Empires.
Flavor text: "With this scepter, smite your enemies."
—Scepter inscription

Scepter of Empires: common questions

How much is Scepter of Empires #216 worth?

Scepter of Empires (#216, Uncommon) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.25 to $2.33 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.19.

What set is Scepter of Empires from?

Scepter of Empires is card 216 in Magic 2012 (M12), released July 15, 2011. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by John Avon.

Is Scepter of Empires going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.33 (September 6, 2026) to $2.33 (October 4, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $2.33 and the high $2.33.

How do I check what my Scepter of Empires is worth?

Scan it with the TCG Vault app on iPhone: it identifies the card from the camera in seconds and shows its current market price and price history, then keeps it in your collection so you can follow its value.