Throne of Empires #221 – Magic 2012 (M12) (Rare)

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

Throne of Empires #221 Price

Throne of Empires (#221, Rare) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.37 to $2.53 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 €2.04.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.53
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €2.04
30-day change: +1.2%
Printings: 2

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Throne of Empires prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.53	€2.04
Normal	$0.37	€0.34

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: 221
Rarity: Rare
Released: July 15, 2011
Illustrator: John Avon
Type line: Artifact
Rules text: 1, T: Put a 1/1 white Soldier creature token onto the battlefield. Put five of those tokens onto the battlefield instead if you control artifacts named Crown of Empires and Scepter of Empires.
Flavor text: "With this throne, unite your nation."
—Throne inscription

Throne of Empires: common questions

How much is Throne of Empires #221 worth?

Throne of Empires (#221, Rare) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.37 to $2.53 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 €2.04.

What set is Throne of Empires from?

Throne of Empires is card 221 in Magic 2012 (M12), released July 15, 2011. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by John Avon.

Is Throne of Empires going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.50 (September 6, 2026) to $2.53 (October 4, 2026), a change of +1.2%. The 30-day low was $2.50 and the high $2.53.

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

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