Battle for Zendikar set symbol
To spot Battle for Zendikar, start with the expansion glyph (code BFZ) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
bfz
Released
Oct 2015
Cards
299
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Battle / Zendikar under other codes — matching art is not proof of BFZ. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Battle for Zendikar is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code BFZ (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Battle / Zendikar, mismatch between listing title and BFZ is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Battle for Zendikar cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Battle for Zendikar icon on this page (BFZ).
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Read rarity from symbol color on Battle for Zendikar: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check BFZ + collector number so Battle / Zendikar is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Battle for Zendikar printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Battle for Zendikar 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 Battle for Zendikar set symbol look like?
To spot Battle for Zendikar, start with the expansion glyph (code BFZ) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Battle / Zendikar under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then BFZ.
What is the Battle for Zendikar set code?
The set code is BFZ. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Battle for Zendikar printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Battle for Zendikar card?
Modern rarity colors on the Battle for Zendikar 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 Battle for Zendikar card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → BFZ + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Battle / Zendikar under other codes — matching art is not proof of BFZ.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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