Ixalan set symbol
The Ixalan expansion symbol (XLN, 2017) 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
xln
Released
Sep 2017
Cards
289
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Ixalan / Revel still need the XLN line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Ixalan is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code XLN (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Ixalan / Revel, mismatch between listing title and XLN is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Ixalan cards
- 1
Locate the Ixalan set mark (XLN) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Ixalan: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify XLN on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Ixalan get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and XLN still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Ixalan 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 Ixalan set symbol look like?
The Ixalan expansion symbol (XLN, 2017) 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 Ixalan / Revel under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then XLN.
What is the Ixalan set code?
The set code is XLN. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Ixalan printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Ixalan card?
Modern rarity colors on the Ixalan 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 Ixalan card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → XLN + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Ixalan / Revel still need the XLN line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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