Ultimate Masters set symbol
To spot Ultimate Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code UMA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
uma
Released
Dec 2018
Cards
254
Type
Masters
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Ultimate Masters / Ancient Tomb still need the UMA line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Ultimate Masters is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code UMA (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Ultimate Masters / Ancient Tomb, mismatch between listing title and UMA is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Ultimate Masters cards
- 1
Locate the Ultimate Masters set mark (UMA) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Ultimate Masters: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify UMA on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Ultimate Masters get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and UMA still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Ultimate Masters 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 Ultimate Masters set symbol look like?
To spot Ultimate Masters, start with the expansion glyph (code UMA) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Ultimate Masters / Ancient Tomb under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then UMA.
What is the Ultimate Masters set code?
The set code is UMA. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Ultimate Masters printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Ultimate Masters card?
Modern rarity colors on the Ultimate Masters 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 Ultimate Masters card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → UMA + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Ultimate Masters / Ancient Tomb still need the UMA 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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