2018 Heroes of the Realm set symbol
Identify 2018 Heroes of the Realm by the unique set mark shown here (PH18). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present.
Set code
ph18
Released
Aug 2019
Cards
5
Type
Funny
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Heroes / Realm still need the PH18 line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set 2018 Heroes of the Realm is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code PH18 (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Heroes / Realm, mismatch between listing title and PH18 is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify 2018 Heroes of the Realm cards
- 1
Locate the 2018 Heroes of the Realm set mark (PH18) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
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Use symbol color for draft rarity on PH18, then treat showcase/borderless as a separate finish check.
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Verify PH18 on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where 2018 Heroes of the Realm get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and PH18 still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the 2018 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 2018 Heroes of the Realm set symbol look like?
Identify 2018 Heroes of the Realm by the unique set mark shown here (PH18). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present. Reprints of Heroes / Realm under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then PH18.
What is the 2018 Heroes of the Realm set code?
The set code is PH18. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the 2018 Heroes of the Realm printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a 2018 Heroes of the Realm card?
Modern rarity colors on the 2018 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 2018 Heroes of the Realm card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → PH18 + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Heroes / Realm still need the PH18 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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