Scars of Mirrodin set symbol
To spot Scars of Mirrodin, start with the expansion glyph (code SOM) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
som
Released
Oct 2010
Cards
249
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Scars / Mirrodin still need the SOM line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Scars of Mirrodin is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code SOM (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Scars / Mirrodin, mismatch between listing title and SOM is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Scars of Mirrodin cards
- 1
Locate the Scars of Mirrodin set mark (SOM) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Scars of Mirrodin: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify SOM on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Scars of Mirrodin get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and SOM still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Scars of Mirrodin 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 Scars of Mirrodin set symbol look like?
To spot Scars of Mirrodin, start with the expansion glyph (code SOM) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Scars / Mirrodin under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then SOM.
What is the Scars of Mirrodin set code?
The set code is SOM. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Scars of Mirrodin printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Scars of Mirrodin card?
Modern rarity colors on the Scars of Mirrodin 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 Scars of Mirrodin card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → SOM + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Scars / Mirrodin still need the SOM 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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