Double Masters set symbol
To spot Double Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code 2XM) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
2xm
Released
Aug 2020
Cards
384
Type
Masters
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Double Masters / Mox Opal still need the 2XM line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Double Masters is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code 2XM (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Double Masters / Mox Opal, mismatch between listing title and 2XM is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Double Masters cards
- 1
Locate the Double Masters set mark (2XM) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Double Masters: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify 2XM on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Double Masters get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and 2XM still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Double Masters 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 Double Masters set symbol look like?
To spot Double Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code 2XM) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Double Masters / Mox Opal under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then 2XM.
What is the Double Masters set code?
The set code is 2XM. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Double Masters printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Double Masters card?
Modern rarity colors on the Double Masters 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 Double Masters card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → 2XM + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Double Masters / Mox Opal still need the 2XM line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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