Coldsnap set symbol
Identify Coldsnap by the unique set mark shown here (CSP). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present.
Set code
csp
Released
Jul 2006
Cards
155
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Coldsnap / Braid under other codes — matching art is not proof of CSP. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Coldsnap is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code CSP (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Coldsnap / Braid, mismatch between listing title and CSP is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Coldsnap cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Coldsnap icon on this page (CSP).
- 2
Apply Exodus-era color rules only: no mythic orange on CSP cards from 2006.
- 3
Cross-check CSP + collector number so Coldsnap / Braid is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Coldsnap printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Coldsnap symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic CSP 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 Coldsnap set symbol look like?
Identify Coldsnap by the unique set mark shown here (CSP). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present. Reprints of Coldsnap / Braid under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then CSP.
What is the Coldsnap set code?
The set code is CSP. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Coldsnap printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Coldsnap card?
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Coldsnap symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic CSP rule.
How do I confirm a Coldsnap card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → CSP + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Coldsnap / Braid under other codes — matching art is not proof of CSP.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
Identify Coldsnap cards instantly
Get Tappr free. Identify any Magic: The Gathering card and see what it is worth in seconds.
No credit card. No signup. Just scan.
Scan to download
Point your phone camera at a code
- Free on iOS & Android
- No account required