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Crown of Empires

Crown of Empires

{2}

Artifact

{3}, {T}: Tap target creature. Gain control of that creature instead if you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires.

"With this crown, assert your authority." —Crown inscription

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Oct 22, 2026
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Legality

LegalCommanderNot legalStandardLegalModernNot legalPremodernLegalLegacyLegalVintageNot legalBrawlNot legalPioneer
LegalOathbreaker
Not legalPauperNot legalHistoric
Not legalTimeless

Rulings

Sep 22, 2011

Whether or not you control the correct artifacts is determined when the ability resolves.

Sep 22, 2011

If any of the named cards stops being an artifact, it won’t be considered by these abilities.

Sep 22, 2011

If you control artifacts named Scepter of Empires and Throne of Empires, the targeted creature won’t be tapped. You’ll just gain control of it.