Shards of Alara Promos set symbol
Identify Shards of Alara Promos by the unique set mark shown here (PALA). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present.
Set code
pala
Released
Oct 2008
Cards
2
Type
Promo
Lookalikes & traps
Promo stamps and prerelease marks sit beside Shards of Alara Promos art. Confirm the promo set code rather than assuming booster-pack PALA. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Shards of Alara Promos is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code PALA (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Shards / Alara Promos, mismatch between listing title and PALA is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Shards of Alara Promos cards
- 1
Locate the Shards of Alara Promos set mark (PALA) before you trust the card name — reprints reuse names across products.
- 2
Use symbol color for draft rarity on PALA, then treat showcase/borderless as a separate finish check.
- 3
Verify PALA on the bottom line; listings that only show the card name are where Shards of Alara Promos get mixed with siblings.
- 4
If icon and PALA still disagree with a marketplace title, scan with Tappr rather than guessing from art.
Rarity by symbol color
Special product (promo): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify PALA and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Shards.
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 Shards of Alara Promos set symbol look like?
Identify Shards of Alara Promos by the unique set mark shown here (PALA). Older frames may place related marks differently, but the information line still carries the modern set code when present. Reprints of Shards / Alara Promos under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then PALA.
What is the Shards of Alara Promos set code?
The set code is PALA. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Shards of Alara Promos printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Shards of Alara Promos card?
Special product (promo): rarity color may still follow modern conventions when a symbol is present, but SKU/treatment beats draft-rarity folklore. Verify PALA and the collector number before comparing to a main-set printing of Shards.
How do I confirm a Shards of Alara Promos card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → PALA + collector number. Promo stamps and prerelease marks sit beside Shards of Alara Promos art. Confirm the promo set code rather than assuming booster-pack PALA.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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