Riftbound Card Rarity & Printings

Common to Showcase, alt-arts, Signatures, Overnumbered and promos — what every Riftbound rarity and special printing means, and why it changes the price.

Two copies of the "same" Riftbound card can have very different prices — because they're different printings. Here's how rarity and special treatments work, so you always know exactly what you're buying.

The rarity ladder

Every base Riftbound card has a rarity, shown on RiftCompare with a coloured badge:

• Common — the backbone of the set; cheap and plentiful.
• Uncommon — a step up in scarcity.
• Rare — less common, often deck staples.
• Epic — scarcer still, and home to many chase cards.
• Showcase — special alternate-art treatments; the rarest pulls and usually the priciest.

Higher rarity generally means a higher price, but playability matters too — a Rare that defines the meta can cost more than an Epic nobody plays. Each tier has its own priced list: Riftbound cards by rarity.

Special printings (and how we label them)

Beyond rarity, the same card can appear in several printings. RiftCompare labels each one right in the card name so you're never guessing:

• Alt Art — an alternate-artwork version of a card (collector numbers like 112a). Plays identically to the base card; priced as a collectible.
• Showcase — the premium alt-art treatment (see above).
• Signature — artist-signed, "overnumbered" cards marked with a ★ in the collector number (e.g. 223★/221). Among the rarest cards in the game; every Signature printing is listed with its price.
• Overnumbered — cards numbered beyond the set's base count (e.g. 238/219) — special chase pulls.
• Promo — limited printings from prereleases, organised play and events. A promo shares the base card's art and number but trades at its own price.

Why the same card has multiple prices

Because each printing is, to a collector, a different card. The base print is what you want for a deck — it plays the same and costs the least. The fancy versions (alt-art, Signature, promo) cost more because they're scarcer, not because they're better in play. On any card page the printing is spelled out in the title, so you can pick exactly the version you mean to buy.

The practical takeaway

• Building a deck? Buy the cheapest base print — it plays identically.
• Collecting? Decide which treatment you're chasing (alt-art, Signature, promo) and confirm the label before you buy.
• Selling? Make sure you list the right printing — mixing them up is the most common pricing mistake.

Want to see the chase cards in action? Read the most valuable Riftbound cards, then browse the database and sort by price.

FAQ

What does the star mean on a Riftbound card's collector number?

A star (★) in the collector number marks a Signature card — an artist-signed, overnumbered printing, written like 223★/221. These are among the rarest cards in the game.

Do alt art Riftbound cards play the same as the normal version?

Yes — an Alt Art card plays identically to the base card and is priced as a collectible rather than as a playable upgrade. You can spot them by collector numbers like 112a.

What is the highest rarity in Riftbound?

Showcase is the highest of the five rarities printed on cards — special alternate-art treatments, usually the priciest regular pulls. Below it come Epic, Rare, Uncommon and Common. Above that ladder sit the chase printings: Signature and Overnumbered cards, and Unleashed's single Ultimate print, Baron Nashor (238/219), which is pulled at the same odds as a Signature.

Does a higher rarity Riftbound card always cost more?

No. Higher rarity generally means a higher price, but playability matters too — a Rare that defines the meta can cost more than an Epic nobody plays.

Which Riftbound printing should I buy if I just want to play the card?

Buy the cheapest base print — it plays identically to the alt-art, Signature and promo versions. Browse the database and sort by price to find it.

Are Riftbound promo cards different from the regular card?

A promo is a limited printing from a prerelease, organised play or an event, and it shares the base card's art and number but trades at its own price. On any card page the printing is spelled out in the title, so you can confirm which version you are buying or listing.

Source: https://riftcompare.com/guides/understanding-riftbound-card-rarity