Metamagic rod, Empower, lesser
(Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5, page 236)
Price (Item Level): 9,000 gp (12th)
Body Slot: — (held)
Caster Level: 17th
Aura: Strong; (DC 23) no school
Activation: —
Weight: 5 lb.
You can cast up to three spells per day, of 3rd level or lower, where damage is empowered as though affected by the Empower Spell feat.
Prerequisites: Craft Rod, Empower Spell.
Cost to Create: 4,500 gp, 360 XP, 9 days.