Ravnica: City of Guilds set symbol
To spot Ravnica: City of Guilds, start with the expansion glyph (code RAV) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols.
Set code
rav
Released
Oct 2005
Cards
306
Type
Expansion
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Ravnica / City under other codes — matching art is not proof of RAV. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Ravnica: City of Guilds is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code RAV (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Ravnica / City, mismatch between listing title and RAV is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Ravnica: City of Guilds cards
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Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Ravnica: City of Guilds icon on this page (RAV).
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Read black / silver / gold on the Ravnica: City of Guilds symbol for common / uncommon / rare — mythic orange is not in this era.
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Cross-check RAV + collector number so Ravnica / City is not priced under the wrong product line.
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Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Ravnica: City of Guilds printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Ravnica: City of Guilds symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic RAV rule.
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 Ravnica: City of Guilds set symbol look like?
To spot Ravnica: City of Guilds, start with the expansion glyph (code RAV) rather than the artwork. Reprints keep famous art under new symbols. Reprints of Ravnica / City under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then RAV.
What is the Ravnica: City of Guilds set code?
The set code is RAV. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Ravnica: City of Guilds printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Ravnica: City of Guilds card?
Exodus-through-pre-mythic rules: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare on the Ravnica: City of Guilds symbol. Mythic orange does not apply yet (Shards of Alara, 2008). Purple timeshifted is a Time Spiral-family exception, not a generic RAV rule.
How do I confirm a Ravnica: City of Guilds card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → RAV + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Ravnica / City under other codes — matching art is not proof of RAV.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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