MTG Set Codes Explained: How Three-Letter Codes Identify Printings
MTG set codes are short database identifiers for sets and product groups. Learn how to combine them with collector numbers and other details to identify a printing.
MTG set codes are short database identifiers for sets and product groups. Learn how to combine them with collector numbers and other details to identify a printing.
The small symbol beside an MTG card’s type line identifies its set or printing, while its color usually indicates rarity. This guide explains the exceptions and the other identifiers printed on a card.
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