Stardates set symbol
The Stardates expansion symbol (SDS, 2026) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters.
Set code
sds
Released
Nov 2026
Cards
30
Type
Masterpiece
Lookalikes & traps
Masterpiece / premium sheets reuse famous characters. Treat SDS as its own SKU — never 1:1 with the main-set printing of Stardates / Sheoldred. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Stardates is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code SDS (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Stardates / Sheoldred, mismatch between listing title and SDS is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Stardates cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Stardates icon on this page (SDS).
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Stardates: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check SDS + collector number so Stardates / Sheoldred is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
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Rarity by symbol color
Special product (masterpiece): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify SDS and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Stardates.
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 Stardates set symbol look like?
The Stardates expansion symbol (SDS, 2026) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters. Reprints of Stardates / Sheoldred under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then SDS.
What is the Stardates set code?
The set code is SDS. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Stardates printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Stardates card?
Special product (masterpiece): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify SDS and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Stardates.
How do I confirm a Stardates card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → SDS + collector number. Masterpiece / premium sheets reuse famous characters. Treat SDS as its own SKU — never 1:1 with the main-set printing of Stardates / Sheoldred.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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