Anthologies set symbol
To spot Anthologies, start with the expansion glyph (code ATH) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
ath
Released
Nov 1998
Cards
85
Type
Box
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Anthologies / Strip Mine under other codes — matching art is not proof of ATH. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Anthologies is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code ATH (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Anthologies / Strip Mine, mismatch between listing title and ATH is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Anthologies cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Anthologies icon on this page (ATH).
- 2
Read black / silver / gold on the Anthologies symbol for common / uncommon / rare — mythic orange is not in this era.
- 3
Cross-check ATH + collector number so Anthologies / Strip Mine is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Anthologies printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Anthologies symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic ATH rule.
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 Anthologies set symbol look like?
To spot Anthologies, start with the expansion glyph (code ATH) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Anthologies / Strip Mine under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then ATH.
What is the Anthologies set code?
The set code is ATH. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Anthologies printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Anthologies card?
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Anthologies symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic ATH rule.
How do I confirm a Anthologies card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → ATH + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Anthologies / Strip Mine under other codes — matching art is not proof of ATH.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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