Magic 2012 set symbol
The Magic 2012 expansion symbol (M12, 2011) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters.
Set code
m12
Released
Jul 2011
Cards
249
Type
Core
Lookalikes & traps
Core-set symbols are easy to confuse with contemporaneous expansions when art is reprinted. M12 on the information line is the tie-breaker for Magic 2012. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Magic 2012 is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code M12 (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Grand Abolisher / Scryfall, mismatch between listing title and M12 is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Magic 2012 cards
- 1
Locate the Magic 2012 set mark (M12) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Magic 2012: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify M12 on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Magic 2012 get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and M12 still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Magic 2012 symbol: black common (white only in rare one-set exceptions like Dominaria), silver uncommon, gold rare, orange/red-orange mythic. Foil, showcase, and borderless treatments keep the same rarity color — they change finish/frame, not the C/U/R/M letter.
Legend shows the modern post-Exodus palette. Pre-Exodus sets and special rarities (for example Time Spiral purple timeshifted) follow the rarity reading above — not this swatch row alone.
FAQ
What does the Magic 2012 set symbol look like?
The Magic 2012 expansion symbol (M12, 2011) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters. Reprints of Grand Abolisher / Scryfall under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then M12.
What is the Magic 2012 set code?
The set code is M12. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Magic 2012 printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Magic 2012 card?
Modern rarity colors on the Magic 2012 symbol: black common (white only in rare one-set exceptions like Dominaria), silver uncommon, gold rare, orange/red-orange mythic. Foil, showcase, and borderless treatments keep the same rarity color — they change finish/frame, not the C/U/R/M letter.
How do I confirm a Magic 2012 card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → M12 + collector number. Core-set symbols are easy to confuse with contemporaneous expansions when art is reprinted. M12 on the information line is the tie-breaker for Magic 2012.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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