Shadows over Innistrad set symbol
To spot Shadows over Innistrad, start with the expansion glyph (code SOI) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
soi
Released
Apr 2016
Cards
302
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Binder piles mix Shadows over Innistrad with adjacent Standard sets. Silhouette first, then SOI, before you trust a lot listing title. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Shadows over Innistrad is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code SOI (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Shadows / Innistrad, mismatch between listing title and SOI is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Shadows over Innistrad cards
- 1
Start with the Shadows over Innistrad glyph silhouette; art style alone will not separate this expansion product from guests and remasters.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Shadows over Innistrad: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Confirm set code SOI and the collector number on the information line under the text box.
- 4
Finish with a Tappr scan when Shadows / Innistrad appears under multiple set codes in the same lot.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Shadows over Innistrad 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 Shadows over Innistrad set symbol look like?
To spot Shadows over Innistrad, start with the expansion glyph (code SOI) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Shadows / Innistrad under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then SOI.
What is the Shadows over Innistrad set code?
The set code is SOI. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Shadows over Innistrad printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Shadows over Innistrad card?
Modern rarity colors on the Shadows over Innistrad 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 Shadows over Innistrad card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → SOI + collector number. Binder piles mix Shadows over Innistrad with adjacent Standard sets. Silhouette first, then SOI, before you trust a lot listing title.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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