Eternal Masters set symbol
To spot Eternal Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code EMA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
ema
Released
Jun 2016
Cards
249
Type
Masters
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Eternal Masters / Chrome Mox under other codes — matching art is not proof of EMA. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Eternal Masters is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code EMA (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Eternal Masters / Chrome Mox, mismatch between listing title and EMA is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Eternal Masters cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Eternal Masters icon on this page (EMA).
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Read rarity from symbol color on Eternal Masters: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check EMA + collector number so Eternal Masters / Chrome Mox is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Eternal Masters printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Eternal 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 Eternal Masters set symbol look like?
To spot Eternal Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code EMA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Eternal Masters / Chrome Mox under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then EMA.
What is the Eternal Masters set code?
The set code is EMA. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Eternal Masters printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Eternal Masters card?
Modern rarity colors on the Eternal 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 Eternal Masters card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → EMA + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Eternal Masters / Chrome Mox under other codes — matching art is not proof of EMA.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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