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Magic Card Identification

Tips for identifying sets that look somewhat alike or unusual:
Have a question about an obscure or promo card you can't find here? Try the Magic Library*


Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Identification

Identifying Edition
  • 1st Edition cards have a small gold foil in the bottom right-hand corner, and have '1st edition' written under the main picture on the left side of the card.
  • Unlimited Edition cards have a silver foil and no print under the picture.
Note, certain promotional cards differ from these rules. We do not suggest these guidelines apply to Japanese cards.

Rarity Details
Yu-Gi-Oh! cards have a lot of different rarities. This chart attempts to explain the rarities available and how they differ.

 

Card Name Color

Card Picture

Outside Card

Normal White/black Normal Normal
Rare Silver Normal
Super Rare White or black Holo foil
Ultra Rare Gold Holo foil
Secret Rare Polarizing Silver Polarizing Silver
Parallel Rare Gold Holo foil, Parallel effect Holo foil, Parallel effect
Ultimate Rare Gold Holo foil, Relief effect Monster level, Relief effecte





Marvel Card Identification

Identifying Edition
1st Edition Marvel cards are noted by the icon and words "1st Edition" on the face of the cards, as pictured:


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