Conspiracy set symbol
The Conspiracy expansion symbol (CNS, 2014) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters.
Set code
cns
Released
Jun 2014
Cards
210
Type
Draft Innovation
Lookalikes & traps
Draft-innovation products get filed next to premier sets in binders. Match the Conspiracy glyph and CNS before using Standard-completion math. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Conspiracy is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code CNS (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Conspiracy / Exploration, mismatch between listing title and CNS is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Conspiracy cards
- 1
Locate the Conspiracy set mark (CNS) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Conspiracy: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify CNS on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Conspiracy get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and CNS still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Conspiracy 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 Conspiracy set symbol look like?
The Conspiracy expansion symbol (CNS, 2014) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters. Reprints of Conspiracy / Exploration under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then CNS.
What is the Conspiracy set code?
The set code is CNS. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Conspiracy printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Conspiracy card?
Modern rarity colors on the Conspiracy 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 Conspiracy card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → CNS + collector number. Draft-innovation products get filed next to premier sets in binders. Match the Conspiracy glyph and CNS before using Standard-completion math.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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