Dark Ascension Promos set symbol
To spot Dark Ascension Promos, start with the expansion glyph (code PDKA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
pdka
Released
Jan 2012
Cards
5
Type
Promo
Lookalikes & traps
Promo stamps and prerelease marks sit beside Dark Ascension Promos art. Confirm the promo set code rather than assuming booster-pack PDKA. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Dark Ascension Promos is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code PDKA (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Dark Ascension Promos / Strangleroot Geist, mismatch between listing title and PDKA is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Dark Ascension Promos cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Dark Ascension Promos icon on this page (PDKA).
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Dark Ascension Promos: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check PDKA + collector number so Dark Ascension Promos / Strangleroot Geist is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Dark Ascension Promos printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Special product (promo): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify PDKA and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Dark Ascension Promos.
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 Dark Ascension Promos set symbol look like?
To spot Dark Ascension Promos, start with the expansion glyph (code PDKA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Dark Ascension Promos / Strangleroot Geist under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then PDKA.
What is the Dark Ascension Promos set code?
The set code is PDKA. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Dark Ascension Promos printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Dark Ascension Promos card?
Special product (promo): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify PDKA and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Dark Ascension Promos.
How do I confirm a Dark Ascension Promos card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → PDKA + collector number. Promo stamps and prerelease marks sit beside Dark Ascension Promos art. Confirm the promo set code rather than assuming booster-pack PDKA.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
Identify Dark Ascension Promos 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