Mtg Set Symbols In Chronological Order: Quick Reference

Magic: The Gathering, also known as MTG, has been a beloved trading card game for over two decades. One of the most distinctive features of the game is the unique set symbols that represent each expansion set. For players, collectors, and enthusiasts, keeping track of these symbols can be a challenge, especially when trying to navigate the vast array of sets released over the years. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to MTG set symbols in chronological order, serving as a quick reference for anyone interested in the game.

Early Sets (1993-1995)

The first sets of Magic: The Gathering were released in the early 1990s, starting with the Alpha set in 1993. These early sets laid the foundation for the game and introduced many of the mechanics and themes that would become staples of MTG.

• Alpha (1993) - ∞ (infinity symbol)
• Beta (1993) - ∞ (infinity symbol)
• Unlimited (1993) - ∞ (infinity symbol)
• Revised (1994) - ∞ (infinity symbol)
• The Dark (1994) - ☾ (crescent moon symbol)
• Fallen Empires (1994) - Å (angstrom symbol)
• Homelands (1995) - 🏠 (house symbol)

Classic Sets (1995-1999)

The mid-to-late 1990s saw the release of some of the most iconic sets in MTG history, including Mirage and Tempest.

• Mirage (1996) - ☼ (sun symbol)
• Visions (1996) - 🔍 (magnifying glass symbol)
• Weatherlight (1997) - ✈️ (airplane symbol)
• Tempest (1997) - ⛈️ (cloud symbol)
• Stronghold (1998) - 🏰 (castle symbol)
• Exodus (1998) - ➡️ (right arrow symbol)
• Urza's Saga (1998) - 🔧 (wrench symbol)
• Urza's Legacy (1999) - 🔩 (hammer symbol)
• Urza's Destiny (1999) - ⚖️ (balance scale symbol)

Modern Sets (2000-2003)

The turn of the millennium marked a new era for Magic: The Gathering, with the introduction of new set mechanics and themes.

• Mercadian Masques (2000) - 🎭 (mask symbol)
• Nemesis (2000) - ⚠️ (warning symbol)
• Prophecy (2000) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)
• Invasion (2000) - ➡️ (right arrow symbol)
• Planeshift (2001) - ✈️ (airplane symbol)
• Apocalypse (2001) - ⚡️ (lightning bolt symbol)
• Odyssey (2001) - 🗺️ (map symbol)
• Torment (2002) - 🌑 (crescent moon symbol)
• Judgment (2002) - ⚖️ (balance scale symbol)

More Sets to Follow...

Please continue reading for a comprehensive list of Magic: The Gathering set symbols in chronological order.

Onslaught Block (2002-2003)

• Onslaught (2002) - ⚔️ (crossed swords symbol)
• Legions (2003) - 🔪 (dagger symbol)
• Scourge (2003) - ⚠️ (warning symbol)

Mirrodin Block (2003-2004)

• Mirrodin (2003) - 🔩 (hammer symbol)
• Darksteel (2004) - ⚒️ (gear symbol)
• Fifth Dawn (2004) - ⚖️ (balance scale symbol)

Champions of Kamigawa (2004)

• Champions of Kamigawa (2004) - ⚔️ (crossed swords symbol)

Ravnica Block (2005-2006)

• Ravnica: City of Guilds (2005) - 🏙️ (city symbol)
• Guildpact (2006) - 🤝 (handshake symbol)
• Dissension (2006) - 🔥 (fire symbol)

Coldsnap (2006)

• Coldsnap (2006) - ❄️ (snowflake symbol)

Time Spiral Block (2006-2007)

• Time Spiral (2006) - ⏰ (clock symbol)
• Planar Chaos (2007) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)
• Future Sight (2007) - 🔍 (magnifying glass symbol)

Lorwyn Block (2007-2008)

• Lorwyn (2007) - 🌙 (moon symbol)
• Morningtide (2008) - ☀️ (sun symbol)

Shadowmoor Block (2008)

• Shadowmoor (2008) - 🌑 (crescent moon symbol)
• Eventide (2008) - 🕰️ (clock symbol)

Shards of Alara Block (2008-2009)

• Shards of Alara (2008) - 🔪 (dagger symbol)
• Conflux (2009) - ⚖️ (balance scale symbol)
• Alara Reborn (2009) - ⚔️ (crossed swords symbol)

Zendikar Block (2009-2010)

• Zendikar (2009) - 🏞️ (mountain symbol)
• Worldwake (2010) - 🌊 (wave symbol)
• Rise of the Eldrazi (2010) - 🔥 (fire symbol)

Scars of Mirrodin Block (2010-2011)

• Scars of Mirrodin (2010) - 🔩 (hammer symbol)
• Mirrodin Besieged (2011) - ⚒️ (gear symbol)
• New Phyrexia (2011) - 🔧 (wrench symbol)

Innistrad Block (2011-2012)

• Innistrad (2011) - 🌙 (moon symbol)
• Dark Ascension (2012) - ⚠️ (warning symbol)
• Avacyn Restored (2012) - ✨ (sparkles symbol)

Return to Ravnica Block (2012-2013)

• Return to Ravnica (2012) - 🏙️ (city symbol)
• Gatecrash (2013) - 🤝 (handshake symbol)
• Dragon's Maze (2013) - 🔥 (fire symbol)

Theros Block (2013-2014)

• Theros (2013) - 🏯 (Greek temple symbol)
• Born of the Gods (2014) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)
• Journey into Nyx (2014) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)

Khans of Tarkir Block (2014-2015)

• Khans of Tarkir (2014) - 🔪 (dagger symbol)
• Fate Reforged (2015) - 🔧 (wrench symbol)
• Dragons of Tarkir (2015) - 🐉 (dragon symbol)

Battle for Zendikar Block (2015-2016)

• Battle for Zendikar (2015) - 🏞️ (mountain symbol)
• Oath of the Gatewatch (2016) - 🌐 (globe symbol)

Shadows over Innistrad Block (2016)

• Shadows over Innistrad (2016) - 🌙 (moon symbol)
• Eldritch Moon (2016) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)

Amonkhet Block (2017)

• Amonkhet (2017) - 🔥 (fire symbol)
• Hour of Devastation (2017) - ⚠️ (warning symbol)

Ixalan Block (2017-2018)

• Ixalan (2017) - 🏜️ (palm tree symbol)
• Rivals of Ixalan (2018) - 🌴 (palm tree symbol)
• Dominaria (2018) - 🔪 (dagger symbol)

Core Sets (2007-2015)

• 10th Edition (2007) - ⚖️ (balance scale symbol)
• Magic 2010 (2009) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)
• Magic 2011 (2010) - 🔧 (wrench symbol)
• Magic 2012 (2011) - 🔩 (hammer symbol)
• Magic 2013 (2012) - 🔥 (fire symbol)
• Magic 2014 (2013) - 🔪 (dagger symbol)
• Magic 2015 (2014) - 🔮 (crystal ball symbol)

Pioneer Sets (2020-present)

• Pioneer (2020) - 🔩 (hammer symbol)
• Zendikar Rising (2020) - 🏞️ (mountain symbol)
• Kaldheim (2021) - ❄️ (snowflake symbol)
• Strixhaven: School of Mages (2021) - 📚 (book symbol)

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