2017 Heroes of the Realm set symbol
To spot 2017 Heroes of the Realm, start with the expansion glyph (code PH17) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
ph17
Released
Aug 2018
Cards
3
Type
Funny
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Heroes / Realm under other codes — matching art is not proof of PH17. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set 2017 Heroes of the Realm is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code PH17 (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Heroes / Realm, mismatch between listing title and PH17 is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify 2017 Heroes of the Realm cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the 2017 Heroes of the Realm icon on this page (PH17).
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Read rarity from symbol color on 2017 Heroes of the Realm: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check PH17 + collector number so Heroes / Realm is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact 2017 Heroes of the Realm printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the 2017 Heroes of the Realm 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 2017 Heroes of the Realm set symbol look like?
To spot 2017 Heroes of the Realm, start with the expansion glyph (code PH17) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Heroes / Realm under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then PH17.
What is the 2017 Heroes of the Realm set code?
The set code is PH17. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the 2017 Heroes of the Realm printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a 2017 Heroes of the Realm card?
Modern rarity colors on the 2017 Heroes of the Realm 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 2017 Heroes of the Realm card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → PH17 + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Heroes / Realm under other codes — matching art is not proof of PH17.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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