Eldritch Moon set symbol
To spot Eldritch Moon, start with the expansion glyph (code EMN) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
emn
Released
Jul 2016
Cards
208
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Eldritch Moon / Emrakul still need the EMN line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Eldritch Moon is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code EMN (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Eldritch Moon / Emrakul, mismatch between listing title and EMN is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Eldritch Moon cards
- 1
Locate the Eldritch Moon set mark (EMN) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Eldritch Moon: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify EMN on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Eldritch Moon get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and EMN still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Eldritch Moon 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 Eldritch Moon set symbol look like?
To spot Eldritch Moon, start with the expansion glyph (code EMN) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Eldritch Moon / Emrakul under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then EMN.
What is the Eldritch Moon set code?
The set code is EMN. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Eldritch Moon printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Eldritch Moon card?
Modern rarity colors on the Eldritch Moon 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 Eldritch Moon card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → EMN + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Eldritch Moon / Emrakul still need the EMN 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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