Kaladesh set symbol
To spot Kaladesh, start with the expansion glyph (code KLD) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
kld
Released
Sep 2016
Cards
278
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Kaladesh / Aetherflux Reservoir under other codes — matching art is not proof of KLD. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Kaladesh is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code KLD (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Kaladesh / Aetherflux Reservoir, mismatch between listing title and KLD is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Kaladesh cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Kaladesh icon on this page (KLD).
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Read rarity from symbol color on Kaladesh: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check KLD + collector number so Kaladesh / Aetherflux Reservoir is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Kaladesh printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Kaladesh 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 Kaladesh set symbol look like?
To spot Kaladesh, start with the expansion glyph (code KLD) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Kaladesh / Aetherflux Reservoir under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then KLD.
What is the Kaladesh set code?
The set code is KLD. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Kaladesh printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Kaladesh card?
Modern rarity colors on the Kaladesh 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 Kaladesh card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → KLD + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Kaladesh / Aetherflux Reservoir under other codes — matching art is not proof of KLD.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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