Champions of Kamigawa set symbol
To spot Champions of Kamigawa, start with the expansion glyph (code CHK) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
chk
Released
Oct 2004
Cards
307
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Champions / Kamigawa under other codes — matching art is not proof of CHK. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Champions of Kamigawa is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code CHK (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Champions / Kamigawa, mismatch between listing title and CHK is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Champions of Kamigawa cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Champions of Kamigawa icon on this page (CHK).
- 2
Read black / silver / gold on the Champions of Kamigawa symbol for common / uncommon / rare — mythic orange is not in this era.
- 3
Cross-check CHK + collector number so Champions / Kamigawa is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Champions of Kamigawa printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Champions of Kamigawa symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic CHK 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 Champions of Kamigawa set symbol look like?
To spot Champions of Kamigawa, start with the expansion glyph (code CHK) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Champions / Kamigawa under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then CHK.
What is the Champions of Kamigawa set code?
The set code is CHK. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Champions of Kamigawa printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Champions of Kamigawa card?
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Champions of Kamigawa symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic CHK rule.
How do I confirm a Champions of Kamigawa card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → CHK + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Champions / Kamigawa under other codes — matching art is not proof of CHK.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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