Visions set symbol
The Visions expansion symbol (VIS, 1997) 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
vis
Released
Feb 1997
Cards
167
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Visions / Squandered Resources still need the VIS line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Visions is.
Confirm after the icon
For Visions, prioritize edition/authenticity cues over rarity-color habits, then compare comps for the exact printing of Visions / Squandered Resources — not a generic name search.
How to identify Visions cards
- 1
Locate the Visions set mark (VIS) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Ignore modern black/silver/gold/orange rarity folklore — Visions predates Exodus color coding.
- 3
Verify VIS on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Visions get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and VIS still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Pre-Exodus printing (1997): expansion symbols were generally monochrome and did not encode rarity by color. Identify Visions with edition cues and set context — not black/silver/gold folklore borrowed from later sets.
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 Visions set symbol look like?
The Visions expansion symbol (VIS, 1997) 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 Visions / Squandered Resources under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then VIS.
What is the Visions set code?
The set code is VIS. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Visions printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Visions card?
Pre-Exodus printing (1997): expansion symbols were generally monochrome and did not encode rarity by color. Identify Visions with edition cues and set context — not black/silver/gold folklore borrowed from later sets.
How do I confirm a Visions card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → VIS + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Visions / Squandered Resources still need the VIS 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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