Customized MTG Cards Printed on Premium Card Stock

A customized MTG card from Snapshot is a professionally printed trading card built on premium card stock using your photo and a template designed to evoke the style of collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering. You upload a photo, choose a template with borders, stat fields, and text blocks, add any custom text you want, and we print it at our facility in Des Moines, Iowa. The finished card ships with a free magnetic case and arrives in two to three business days. It's not a digital novelty — it's a physical card printed to collector-quality standards.

Yes, with one important caveat: photo quality directly affects print quality. A high-resolution image — ideally 1080p or better — will produce sharper, more vibrant results on the finished card. Blurry or low-resolution photos can look soft when printed at card dimensions. Our team reviews every order before it goes to press and will reach out if your photo might cause a print quality issue. Portrait photos, action shots, group photos, and illustrated images all work well. If you're unsure about your file, upload it and we'll let you know before your card prints.

Most orders ship within one to two business days of the design being finalized, and standard delivery takes two to three business days across the continental USA. From the time you place your order to the time the card is in your hands, most customers wait less than a week — often three to four days total. We print domestically in Des Moines, Iowa, which is why we can hold that timeline reliably. Expedited shipping options may be available at checkout depending on your location and the time of year.

Every single card order from Snapshot includes a free magnetic case — no code required, no minimum spend, no upgrade tier. The magnetic case is the same format used by serious collectors to protect high-value cards. It keeps your card rigid, scratch-free, and display-ready straight out of the package. We include it because the way a card arrives says something about how much it's worth. Showing up in a magnetic case signals quality before the recipient even sees the front of the card. It's part of the product, not an add-on.

Yes — the MEGA card is an 11×15 inch poster-format card, which is dramatically larger than a standard trading card. Standard cards are printed at traditional card dimensions and fit in the included magnetic case. The MEGA card is printed at poster scale using the same premium card stock, making it a display piece rather than something you'd sleeve and play with. At $49.99, the MEGA card is priced identically to a pack but gives you one oversized statement piece. It's popular as a gift, a wall display, or a centerpiece for a gaming space.

Currently, free shipping applies to all orders within the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. International shipping may be available depending on destination — check the checkout flow for current options and any applicable shipping costs for orders outside the USA. Domestic orders ship from our Des Moines, Iowa production facility and are handled by major US carriers. If you're ordering as a gift for someone in the USA, shipping is always free regardless of where you're placing the order from, as long as the delivery address is domestic.

Absolutely — gift ordering is one of the most common use cases for Snapshot cards. During checkout, you can enter a delivery address different from your billing address. The card will arrive in a magnetic case, fully packaged and ready to give. There's no pricing slip included in the shipment by default, so it won't reveal what you paid. If you want to add a personal message or note inside the package, look for that option at checkout. It ships with free standard shipping to any US address, so there's no gift-wrapping fee or shipping cost eating into your budget.

Snapshot offers a library of professional sports-card-style templates that can be used to create MTG-inspired card designs. Templates include options with distinct border styles, color themes, stat fields, name plates, and set-symbol positions that align with collectible card game aesthetics. You're not limited to a single look — browse through the available options during the design step and preview how your photo sits inside each layout before committing. Templates are updated regularly, so the selection you see today may include newer designs that weren't available a month ago. Choose what fits your photo and your vision.