Hour of Devastation set symbol
The Hour of Devastation expansion symbol (HOU, 2017) 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
hou
Released
Jul 2017
Cards
209
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Hour / Devastation still need the HOU line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Hour of Devastation is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code HOU (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Hour / Devastation, mismatch between listing title and HOU is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Hour of Devastation cards
- 1
Locate the Hour of Devastation set mark (HOU) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Hour of Devastation: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify HOU on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Hour of Devastation get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and HOU still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Hour of Devastation 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 Hour of Devastation set symbol look like?
The Hour of Devastation expansion symbol (HOU, 2017) 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 Hour / Devastation under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then HOU.
What is the Hour of Devastation set code?
The set code is HOU. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Hour of Devastation printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Hour of Devastation card?
Modern rarity colors on the Hour of Devastation 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 Hour of Devastation card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → HOU + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Hour / Devastation still need the HOU 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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