Khans of Tarkir set symbol
To spot Khans of Tarkir, start with the expansion glyph (code KTK) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
ktk
Released
Sep 2014
Cards
293
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Khans / Tarkir under other codes — matching art is not proof of KTK. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Khans of Tarkir is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code KTK (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Khans / Tarkir, mismatch between listing title and KTK is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Khans of Tarkir cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Khans of Tarkir icon on this page (KTK).
- 2
Read rarity from symbol color on Khans of Tarkir: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
- 3
Cross-check KTK + collector number so Khans / Tarkir is not priced under the wrong product line.
- 4
Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Khans of Tarkir printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Khans of Tarkir 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 Khans of Tarkir set symbol look like?
To spot Khans of Tarkir, start with the expansion glyph (code KTK) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Khans / Tarkir under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then KTK.
What is the Khans of Tarkir set code?
The set code is KTK. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Khans of Tarkir printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Khans of Tarkir card?
Modern rarity colors on the Khans of Tarkir 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 Khans of Tarkir card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → KTK + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Khans / Tarkir under other codes — matching art is not proof of KTK.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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