Oath of the Gatewatch set symbol
To spot Oath of the Gatewatch, start with the expansion glyph (code OGW) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
ogw
Released
Jan 2016
Cards
187
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Binder piles mix Oath of the Gatewatch with adjacent Standard sets. Silhouette first, then OGW, before you trust a lot listing title. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Oath of the Gatewatch is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code OGW (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Oath / Gatewatch, mismatch between listing title and OGW is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Oath of the Gatewatch cards
- 1
Start with the Oath of the Gatewatch glyph silhouette; art style alone will not separate this expansion product from guests and remasters.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Oath of the Gatewatch: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Confirm set code OGW and the collector number on the information line under the text box.
- 4
Finish with a Tappr scan when Oath / Gatewatch appears under multiple set codes in the same lot.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Oath of the Gatewatch 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 Oath of the Gatewatch set symbol look like?
To spot Oath of the Gatewatch, start with the expansion glyph (code OGW) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Oath / Gatewatch under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then OGW.
What is the Oath of the Gatewatch set code?
The set code is OGW. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Oath of the Gatewatch printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Oath of the Gatewatch card?
Modern rarity colors on the Oath of the Gatewatch 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 Oath of the Gatewatch card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → OGW + collector number. Binder piles mix Oath of the Gatewatch with adjacent Standard sets. Silhouette first, then OGW, before you trust a lot listing title.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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