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What is the Cracked Ice holographic finish?

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Cracked Ice is the name of the holographic finish in the card builder. It is a light-refracting pattern laid over the printed card, so the photo and text stay readable while the surface breaks light into shifting color as the card tilts. Switch it on per card in a Rookie Box for $2.99, capped at $14.99 per box.

Key takeaways

  • ✓Cracked Ice is the builder's holographic finish, toggled on a finished card.
  • ✓The design stays clear; the effect plays across the surface in the light.
  • ✓Rookie Box: $2.99 per card, capped at $14.99; MEGA: $14.99 per card; Bulk: flat per run.
  • ✓The preview shows the card; the finish is a physical layer you see in hand.

What it looks like

Cracked Ice takes its name from the fractured, angular pattern of the holographic layer. Flat on a table the card reads as a normal glossy card; tilt it under light and the pattern refracts into shifting rainbow color across the surface, the look people associate with premium trading cards.

The layer sits over the print, so it does not hide the photo, the name, or the stats.

How to add it

Finish the card and it appears in your box. Each card in a Rookie or MEGA box has its own holographic toggle labelled Cracked Ice; switch it on and the box total updates. A Bulk Box has one toggle for the whole run, because every copy in a run is printed the same.

What it costs

Rookie Box: $2.99 per holographic card, capped at $14.99 for the box however many are switched on. MEGA Card: $14.99 per card. Bulk Box: $14.99 for 25, $22.99 for 50, or $29.99 for 100 copies. A team pack includes one Cracked Ice copy at $29.99, or all 26 copies for $39.99.

Cracked Ice versus foil

Foil is a metallic, mirror-like shine; holographic finishes refract light into color. Cracked Ice is the holographic kind. It is the finish the builder offers on standard, MEGA, and bulk cards.

The Snapshot Team|Custom trading card specialists|Last reviewed: September 7, 2026

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More questions

Is Cracked Ice the same as holographic?

Yes. Cracked Ice is the name of the holographic finish in the builder, describing the fractured pattern of its light-refracting layer.

Does it cover the photo?

No. The layer sits over the print and the design stays readable. The effect appears as the card moves in the light.

How much is Cracked Ice on one card?

$2.99 for a card in a Rookie Box, with the box capped at $14.99. On a MEGA Card it is $14.99.

Can I see the holographic effect in the preview?

The preview shows your card design. The finish is a physical layer, so its light-shifting effect is something you see on the printed card in hand.

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