Throne of Eldraine set symbol
To spot Throne of Eldraine, start with the expansion glyph (code ELD) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
eld
Released
Oct 2019
Cards
397
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Throne / Eldraine still need the ELD line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Throne of Eldraine is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code ELD (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Throne / Eldraine, mismatch between listing title and ELD is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Throne of Eldraine cards
- 1
Locate the Throne of Eldraine set mark (ELD) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Throne of Eldraine: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify ELD on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Throne of Eldraine get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and ELD still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Throne of Eldraine 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 Throne of Eldraine set symbol look like?
To spot Throne of Eldraine, start with the expansion glyph (code ELD) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Throne / Eldraine under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then ELD.
What is the Throne of Eldraine set code?
The set code is ELD. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Throne of Eldraine printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Throne of Eldraine card?
Modern rarity colors on the Throne of Eldraine 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 Throne of Eldraine card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → ELD + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Throne / Eldraine still need the ELD 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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