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Despotic Scepter
ME2 · Masters Edition II #206 · Rare · released 2008-09-22
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Artifact
{T}: Destroy target permanent you own. It can't be regenerated.
"We were not meant to have such terrible things. They should be left where we found them, if not destroyed!"
—Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi heretic
Despotic Scepter is a rare artifact from Masters Edition II (2008). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1995 to 2008. Its recent market price is about $4.46. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Despotic Scepter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $4.46 to $4.46 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ice Age at $4.46.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 316 | Rare | $4.46 | — |
| Masters Edition II This page | 206 | Rare | — | — |
More from Masters Edition II
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2012-10-01A token's owner is the player under who created it.
- 2008-10-01You own a nontoken permanent if it started the game in your deck. If it started the game in no one's deck (for example, it was brought into the game by Living Wish), you own it if you brought it into the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is Despotic Scepter legal in Commander?
Yes — Despotic Scepter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Despotic Scepter legal in?
Despotic Scepter is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Despotic Scepter been printed?
Despotic Scepter has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1995 to 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Despotic Scepter?
The cheapest printing is Ice Age (#316) at about $4.46.
Who illustrated Despotic Scepter?
This printing of Despotic Scepter was illustrated by Richard Thomas.