Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition set symbol
The Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition expansion symbol (DDE, 2010) 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
dde
Released
Mar 2010
Cards
71
Type
Duel Deck
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Duel Decks / Phyrexia still need the DDE line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code DDE (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Duel Decks / Phyrexia, mismatch between listing title and DDE is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition cards
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Locate the Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition set mark (DDE) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
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Read rarity from symbol color on Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
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Verify DDE on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition get mixed with siblings.
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If icon and DDE still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition 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 Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition set symbol look like?
The Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition expansion symbol (DDE, 2010) 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 Duel Decks / Phyrexia under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then DDE.
What is the Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition set code?
The set code is DDE. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition card?
Modern rarity colors on the Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition 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 Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → DDE + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Duel Decks / Phyrexia still need the DDE 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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