The Collectible Card Game Creator Built for Your Own Rules

Cards print and ship within 2-3 days of you finalizing your design, and that timeline holds whether you're ordering a single card or a full pack. We build cards in Des Moines, Iowa, and ship free anywhere in the USA, so the 2-3 day window covers production, not delivery on top of that. If you're planning around an event — a birthday, a draft night, a family reunion — order at least a week out to give yourself buffer for standard shipping transit. We don't do rush fees or expedited tiers because the base turnaround is already fast enough for most last-minute plans. If something in your order needs a fix or a reprint, that does add time, so it's worth reviewing your proof carefully before you submit. Most orders move through without any back-and-forth at all.

A single card is exactly what it sounds like — one printed card in a free magnetic case, starting at $17.99, ideal for a one-off gift or a quick test run. A pack scales up from there, running up to $49.99 depending on how many cards you include, and it's the go-to option for building a full themed deck or handing out cards to a group. The MEGA card is a completely different format — an 11-inch by 15-inch poster-sized card also priced at $49.99, meant to be a statement piece rather than something you'd shuffle into a deck. Think of the MEGA as a display piece for a wall or desk, not a playable card. Most people building an actual custom card game will want the pack option since it gives you volume, while someone buying a single big gift will lean toward the MEGA. You can mix and match across a single order if your project calls for both formats.

No, and that's really the point of using a template-based creator instead of open design software. Every template is pre-built by people who design real sports trading cards professionally, so the layout, spacing, and typography are already handled before you even upload a photo. Your job is picking the template that fits your theme and dropping in your image and text — you're not starting from a blank canvas. This matters a lot if you've ever tried to build a card in a general graphic design tool and ended up with something that looks amateurish no matter how good your photo was. The templates carry the professional look automatically, which is why a first-time user's card and a tenth-time user's card usually look equally sharp. If you can upload a photo and type a name, you can finish a card here. There's no learning curve standing between your idea and the printed result.

Yes, you can build out a full set with different characters, custom stat lines, and even rarity-style labeling depending on which template you choose, since several are built with stat blocks and banner areas already in place. This makes it realistic to design something that functions like an actual collectible card game — different photos representing different characters or players, each with its own printed attributes. A lot of customers building family games or league keepsakes will design ten, twenty, or more unique cards in a single project, ordering them together as one pack. The flat per-card and per-pack pricing means a bigger set doesn't require a bulk-order negotiation or a separate quote. You're not locked into a fixed number of cards either — you can start small with a handful of characters and order a second batch later if your game grows. It scales with your project instead of forcing you into a preset tier.

Absolutely, and it's actually one of the most common orders we see. A single card at $17.99 is a complete, standalone product — it ships in the same free magnetic case as every pack order, and it goes through the same premium card stock printing process. People often order just one card as a birthday gift, a retirement keepsake, or a personalized surprise for someone who collects. There's no penalty for ordering small, and you won't be pushed toward a pack you don't need. If you end up loving how it turns out, nothing stops you from coming back later to build a bigger set featuring more people or photos. Plenty of customers start with exactly one card to see the quality before committing to a themed multi-card project. It's a low-risk way to test the process.

The magnetic case is functional protection, not decorative packaging — it's the same style of holder serious collectors use to keep cards from bending, scratching, or catching moisture damage. It comes free with every single order, whether you're buying one card or a full pack, so you're not paying extra to keep your card in good shape. The case snaps shut magnetically, which holds the card firmly in place during shipping and afterward if it gets tossed in a drawer, backpack, or glovebox. If you're giving the card as a gift, the case also makes it feel like a finished product straight out of the box rather than a loose print you have to frame or store yourself. Collectors specifically look for this kind of casing because it's the standard for protecting cards long-term. You're getting that same protection standard by default, with no add-on fee attached.