Masters 25 set symbol
The Masters 25 expansion symbol (A25, 2018) 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
a25
Released
Mar 2018
Cards
249
Type
Masters
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Masters / Animar, Soul still need the A25 line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Masters 25 is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code A25 (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Masters / Animar, Soul, mismatch between listing title and A25 is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Masters 25 cards
- 1
Locate the Masters 25 set mark (A25) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Masters 25: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify A25 on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Masters 25 get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and A25 still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Masters 25 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 Masters 25 set symbol look like?
The Masters 25 expansion symbol (A25, 2018) 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 Masters / Animar, Soul under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then A25.
What is the Masters 25 set code?
The set code is A25. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Masters 25 printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Masters 25 card?
Modern rarity colors on the Masters 25 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 Masters 25 card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → A25 + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Masters / Animar, Soul still need the A25 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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