Planar Chaos set symbol
To spot Planar Chaos, start with the expansion glyph (code PLC) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
plc
Released
Feb 2007
Cards
165
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Planar Chaos / Urborg, Tomb under other codes — matching art is not proof of PLC. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Planar Chaos is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code PLC (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Planar Chaos / Urborg, Tomb, mismatch between listing title and PLC is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Planar Chaos cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Planar Chaos icon on this page (PLC).
- 2
Read black / silver / gold on the Planar Chaos symbol for common / uncommon / rare — mythic orange is not in this era.
- 3
Cross-check PLC + collector number so Planar Chaos / Urborg, Tomb is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Planar Chaos printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Planar Chaos symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic PLC rule.
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 Planar Chaos set symbol look like?
To spot Planar Chaos, start with the expansion glyph (code PLC) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Planar Chaos / Urborg, Tomb under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then PLC.
What is the Planar Chaos set code?
The set code is PLC. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Planar Chaos printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Planar Chaos card?
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Planar Chaos symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic PLC rule.
How do I confirm a Planar Chaos card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → PLC + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Planar Chaos / Urborg, Tomb under other codes — matching art is not proof of PLC.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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