Custom Trading &
Collectible Card Printing
Build an original starter deck, artist series or collector edition. Coordinate illustrated cards, selected finishes and packaging around your own collection.
Playable starter decks
- For
- Original games with a ready-to-play starter product.
- Includes
- A fixed card list, shared back and coordinated tuck box.
- Why
- Every buyer receives the same defined deck contents.
Collector editions
- For
- Gift editions and display-led collections.
- Includes
- Art cards, selected accent areas and a presentation box.
- Why
- Packaging presents and protects the set as a whole.
Artist card collections
- For
- Artists and brands releasing a cohesive series.
- Includes
- A fixed art set with printed card IDs and a matching box.
- Why
- A clear series helps collectors identify each design.
Illustrative design references, created with AI assistance. Your artwork, materials and final configuration are agreed for your project.
Define the collection
Playable deck, art set or collector edition?
Choose the reason someone will keep your cards. Then specify what every buyer receives and where special finishes add value.
| Decision | Playable starter | Fixed art collection | Collector presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main priority | Readable rules text, consistent backs and comfortable handling. | Artwork, sequence and a coherent visual identity. | The opening experience and protection of the complete set. |
| Contents | A defined playable list, including repeated cards. | A specified selection of art cards or a complete series. | A defined card set with optional guide, divider or insert. |
| Finish brief | Keep effect areas away from important text and icons. | Compare the base finish with selected accents. | Specify card and box treatments separately. |
| Confirm first | Card IDs, copy counts, common backs and sleeve fit. | Printed series IDs versus unique variable serial numbers. | Contents, insert clearances and the packed product size. |
Fixed sets contain an agreed list of cards. Random boosters, rarity ratios, variable serial numbers and specialized sealed packs need a separate feasibility quote. Metallic appearances in reference images are illustrative, not finish proofs.
Made to your specification
Define your complete set.
From 1,000 sets, with cards, finishing and packaging quoted together. Choose the format first; we will review the production details with you.
Explore packaging options| Order minimum | 1,000 complete sets. Custom proofing is quoted before bulk production. |
|---|---|
| Size & card count | 63 × 88 mm is a common starting size. Confirm sleeves, card IDs and copies per set. |
| Card stock | Black-core paper or approved coated stock; compare opacity and handling. |
| Print & finish | Full-color artwork, matte or gloss. Foil and spot UV can be requested as separate options with an effect-area file. |
| Set & packaging | Fixed-set collation, tuck boxes or presentation boxes. Specialized packing reviewed separately. |
| Quote & payment | Project-specific factory quote in USD. Final PI and payment agreed offline. |
From artwork to an approved sample
Three checks before production.
Set list
Map every card ID to its quantity, back, variant and required finish.
Effect layers
Separate foil or spot-effect areas from the color artwork and name each treatment.
Physical sample
Compare small text, borders, reflective effects, sleeve fit and the complete boxed set.
Build a collection with purpose
Plan beyond the artwork.
Project questions
Before you order.
Practical answers on pricing, files, finishes and packing.
Ask a questionWhat affects trading card printing costs?
Quantity, cards per set, stock, size, artwork variants, selected finishes and packing all affect the quote. Identify which cards receive each treatment. Request the base edition and optional special-finish edition separately so the price difference is clear.
Can you print original TCG or AI-assisted artwork?
Yes, original or properly licensed artwork can be reviewed. Supply a fixed card list, final front/back files and finish requirements. AI-assisted images should be checked at print size for small text, fine detail and consistency before proof approval.
Are foil, holographic effects and spot UV the same?
No. Metallic foil, holographic effects and clear spot UV create different appearances. Mark the intended effect area and provide a reference. Compatibility, registration, stock and sample requirements are reviewed together before the specification is confirmed.
Does a fixed-set quote include randomized booster packs?
No. Random collation, rarity ratios, variable serial numbers and specialized sealed packaging require a separate feasibility review. A quote for identical complete sets is not a booster-pack quote.
How do I confirm sleeves and box fit?
Provide the target card dimensions and intended sleeves. Check the finished card and full stack in a sample box; a box sized for an unsleeved deck may not fit sleeved cards. A digital proof cannot confirm this physical fit.
Your next card project
Have a format in mind?
Send your quantity, cards per set, size and packaging idea. You can share artwork later.
Example brief: 1,000 sets · 60 cards per set · 63 × 88 mm · common back · tuck box · optional foil on six card IDs.
Or email info@maxdeckprint.com. Sample fees, shipping, final PI and payment are confirmed separately.