Iconic Masters set symbol
The Iconic Masters expansion symbol (IMA, 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
ima
Released
Nov 2017
Cards
249
Type
Masters
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Iconic Masters / Mana Drain still need the IMA line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Iconic Masters is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code IMA (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Iconic Masters / Mana Drain, mismatch between listing title and IMA is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Iconic Masters cards
- 1
Locate the Iconic Masters set mark (IMA) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Iconic Masters: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify IMA on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Iconic Masters get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and IMA still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Iconic 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 Iconic Masters set symbol look like?
The Iconic Masters expansion symbol (IMA, 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 Iconic Masters / Mana Drain under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then IMA.
What is the Iconic Masters set code?
The set code is IMA. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Iconic Masters printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Iconic Masters card?
Modern rarity colors on the Iconic 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 Iconic Masters card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → IMA + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Iconic Masters / Mana Drain still need the IMA 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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