How to tell the rarity of MTG cards
Easy peasy! Just check the color of the set symbol on the card. Black is common, silver is uncommon, gold is rare, and orange/red is mythic rare. And for a special treat, cards with no set symbol are usually promo cards.
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Don't forget about the special symbols for super rare cards! Some sets have unique symbols for masterpieces or collector's editions, which can be even rarer than mythic rares.
Gold means rare. That's all you really need to remember.
Pro tip: If you're holding a card and wondering about its rarity, it's probably just a common. The real rare ones are the ones you're always looking for but never have.
Honestly, just look it up online. There's a ton of databases that'll tell you the rarity of any card if you're not sure about the set symbol color.
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