New Phyrexia set symbol
To spot New Phyrexia, start with the expansion glyph (code NPH) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
nph
Released
May 2011
Cards
175
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint New Phyrexia / Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite under other codes — matching art is not proof of NPH. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set New Phyrexia is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code NPH (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On New Phyrexia / Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite, mismatch between listing title and NPH is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify New Phyrexia cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the New Phyrexia icon on this page (NPH).
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on New Phyrexia: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check NPH + collector number so New Phyrexia / Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact New Phyrexia printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the New Phyrexia 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 New Phyrexia set symbol look like?
To spot New Phyrexia, start with the expansion glyph (code NPH) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of New Phyrexia / Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then NPH.
What is the New Phyrexia set code?
The set code is NPH. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the New Phyrexia printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a New Phyrexia card?
Modern rarity colors on the New Phyrexia 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 New Phyrexia card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → NPH + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint New Phyrexia / Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite under other codes — matching art is not proof of NPH.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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