Rivals of Ixalan set symbol
To spot Rivals of Ixalan, start with the expansion glyph (code RIX) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
rix
Released
Jan 2018
Cards
205
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Borderless and showcase frames of Rivals / Ixalan still need the RIX line; a fancy frame is not a different set by itself. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Rivals of Ixalan is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code RIX (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Rivals / Ixalan, mismatch between listing title and RIX is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Rivals of Ixalan cards
- 1
Locate the Rivals of Ixalan set mark (RIX) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Rivals of Ixalan: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Verify RIX on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Rivals of Ixalan get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and RIX still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Rivals of Ixalan 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 Rivals of Ixalan set symbol look like?
To spot Rivals of Ixalan, start with the expansion glyph (code RIX) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Rivals / Ixalan under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then RIX.
What is the Rivals of Ixalan set code?
The set code is RIX. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Rivals of Ixalan printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Rivals of Ixalan card?
Modern rarity colors on the Rivals of Ixalan 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 Rivals of Ixalan card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → RIX + collector number. Borderless and showcase frames of Rivals / Ixalan still need the RIX 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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