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Custom Trading Card Printing

Attract new clients and fans with custom trading cards, perfect for businesses, sports teams, pets, or personal use.

Choose from a variety of stocks, finishes, and custom options, including holographic foils, raised effects, and unique trading card boxes. We offer multiple sets and design services to create high-quality, attention-grabbing cards. Bring your distinctive designs to life with vibrant colors and sharp details.

How Much Does It Cost to Print a Trading Card?

Card Quantity per Set 1 card 2 cards 4 cards 5 cards 6 cards 8 cards 10 cards 12 cards
500 sets $424 $428 $432 $485 $500 $515 $530 $568
1000 sets $424 $432 $439 $500 $515 $538 $576 $606
2000 sets $455 $455 $485 $545 $561 $591 $682 $667
3000 sets $470 $479 $492 $568 $636 $697 $780 $750
5000 sets $492 $492 $530 $636 $689 $765 $856 $909
10000 sets $530 $576 $682 $818 $879 $1,030 $1,303 $1,318
20000 sets $606 $667 $909 $1,200 $1,309 $1,745 $2,255 $2,364
Specification: Premium 350gsm cardboard, varnish both sides, rounded corners.
*The price doesn't include shipping costs.

Trading Cards Packaging

To prepare to ship your finished trading cards, we'll package them in the tuck-end box of your choice before shrink-wrapping the package. We have a range of shipping options including land, air, and sea.

Trading Cards Paper Options

For custom trading cards, we offer a variety of paper options, including glossy and matte coated paper for vibrant or elegant finishes, black core paper for premium durability and holographic paper for a special look.

PaperWeightThickness (mm)Thickness (pt)
Gloss Art Paper250gsm0.225mm9pt
Gloss Art Paper300gsm0.27mm11pt
Gloss Art Paper350gsm0.41mm16pt
Matte Art Paper250gsm0.25mm10pt
Matte Art Paper300gsm0.285mm11pt
Black Core Paper310gsm0.325mm13pt
Gloss Art Paper
Gloss Art Paper
Matte Art Paper
Matte Art Paper
black core paper
Black Core Paper
Holographic Paper
Holographic Paper

Custom Trading Cards Sizes

1. Standard Size

  • 63mm x 88mm (2.5" x 3.5")
    • The most common size for trading cards, suitable for games like Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering.
    • Compatible with most card sleeves and binders.

2. Large Size

  • 70mm x 120mm (2.75" x 4.75")
    • Ideal for tarot cards, oracle cards, or designs requiring more space.

3. Small Size

  • 57mm x 87mm (2.25" x 3.45")
    • Great for mini cards or compact decks, often used in travel games.

4. Square Size

  • 89mm x 89mm (3.5" x 3.5")
    • A unique square shape, perfect for creative or special-purpose cards.

5. Custom Size

  • Tailored dimensions to fit your specific needs or unique designs.
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2.50" x 3.50"
3-inches-x-4-inches card
3.00" x 4.00"
2.75-inches-x-4.75-inches
2.75" x 4.75"
2.875-inches-x-4.875-inches
2.875" x 4.875"
3.15 inches x 5.31 inches card
3.15" x 5.31"
3.50 inches x 5.00 inches card
3.50" x 5.00"
3.74 inches x 5.31 inches card
3.74" x 5.31"
4.13 inches x 5.83 inches card
4.13" x 5.83"

Trading Cards Surface Finishes

Trading cards get a lot of use. For that reason, we always recommend that they are finished with lamination, foil stamping and varnish on both sides. We will usually round off the corners, too.

Gloss Lamination
Gloss Lamination
Matte Lamination
Matte Lamination
Varnishing
Varnishing
round off the corner card
Round Corners
gold foil stamping
Foil Stamping
Spot UV
Spot UV
metallic inking
Metallic Inking
gilded edges
Gilded Edges

Why Print Your Trading Cards with Us?

  • Aside from our experience and expertise, we offer an unparalleled level of personal customer service and unbeatable pricing.
  • We also use state-of-the-art printing technology and offer a range of environmentally friendly options, including recycled paper and card, FSC-certification, biodegradable soy inks, and more.
  • We won't charge you for die-cut molds if you choose our standard 2.5" x 3.5" size.
  • Our expert team will check all your files free as part of the service and we have rigorous quality control protocols “baked in” to our design and manufacturing systems—including weight-checking your finished package to make sure no cards have gone missing—so we can guarantee a perfect result every time.
  • Our advanced automatic card machine technology means that your cards are collected and collated as you want them with no risk of loss or damage, and are always in the right order.
  • We can assemble your completed decks and load them into your custom branded box of choice, including either a standard tuck-end box, a telescope rigid box, or a magnetic closure rigid box.
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Leading Technology
environmentally friendly printing
Environmentally Friendly
high-quality-printing
Quality Guaranteed
free die cut
Free Die Cut
Specialist printing support
Specialist Support

QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Custom Trading Cards Printing

FAQs

What are custom trading cards?

Custom trading cards are personalized cards designed for collectors or promotional purposes. You can design your own artwork, logos, and text to be printed on high-quality cards, making them unique to your brand or project.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom trading card printing?

Our minimum order for custom trading card printing is 500 pcs. This ensures we can offer the best price and quality for your order.

What sizes are available for custom trading cards?

We offer a variety of standard trading card sizes, including the most common 2.5" x 3.5" size. If you need a different size, we can accommodate custom dimensions.

What materials are used for custom trading cards?

Common options include 300gsm (11pt) gloss art paper, 310gsm (13pt) black core paper, and 350gsm (16pt) gloss art cardstock, which provide the perfect balance of thickness and flexibility for easy shuffling and long-lasting use.

Can I choose a custom design for the front and back of the card?

Yes! You can fully customize both the front and back of the cards with your designs. We also offer design assistance if you need help bringing your ideas to life.

Do you offer packaging for custom trading cards?

Yes, we offer custom packaging options, including shrink wrap and booster packs. You can select the packaging that best suits your project's needs.

Do you offer customization options for card backs or foiling?

Yes! We offer additional customizations such as foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV for both card fronts and backs to give your cards a premium look and feel.

Can you print specific themed trading cards?

Absolutely! Whether it's for a game, sport, event, or promotional campaign, we specialize in printing themed trading cards tailored to your needs.

Talk to Us!

Ready to bring your vision to life with stunning, high-quality trading cards? At unbeatable prices and with first-class customer service every step of the way, we're here to make it happen. Reach out today for a no-obligation quote or to discuss your project—we're excited to help you create trading cards that truly stand out!

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Rigid Box Surface

gold foil stamping effect
1-Color Foil Stamping
1-color fold stamping is gold foil stamping or silver foil stamping. Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
If you need other color foil stamping, please contact us.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an pattern— which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
deboss effect
Deboss
Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Rigid Box

For custom logo box, it doesn’t have offset printing on the box. It can be colored paper with foil stamping, spot UV or deboss etc.

Tuck End Box Finishes

If you need any specific box surface, for example foil stamping, spot UV, emboss etc, please contact us.

Gloss lamination Tuck End Box effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Matte lamination Tuck End Box effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
Varnish Tuck End Box
Varnish
A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

Card Surface Finishes

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most cards.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Can't suitable for surfaces treated with gloss lamination.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.

Hardcover Board Book Bnding

This binding method adds a hardcover to a standard board book for extra durability and a premium feel. Like traditional board books, the pages are glued together rather than bound, with a printed sheet wrapped over the first and last boards and across the spine. The difference is that a hardcover is then applied, enhancing protection and making it a popular choice for high-quality board books.

The interior pages will have rounded outer corners. The corners of the cover are not normally rounded. If you need round corners for your cover, please contact us.

Inner Lamination

We laminate all the interior pages.

hardcover board book with gloss lamination inner effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
hardcover board book with matte lamination inner effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Hardcover Board Book Page Count

The page count does not include the covers.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page-sheet
page-sheet

Book Cover Paper

As standard, we wrap the grayboard casing in 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper. If you need a special paper or a solid color paper for the cover, please contact us first to discuss your options.

Cover Lamination

We laminate only the outside of the hardcover board book cover.

hardcover board book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
hardcover board book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Hardcover Board Book Cover

A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. 

hardcover cover

Lamination

We laminate all the pages. If you’d like different laminates for the interior and the cover, please get in touch.

SSelf-Cover Board Book with gloss lamination effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Self-Cover Board Book with matte lamination effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Self-Cover Board Book Page Count

The covers are included in the page count.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page-sheet
page-sheet

Paper

Board books are made of the same paper throughout, so there’s no difference between the cover and the interior pages.

Most board books feature colorful illustrations, cartoons, or other artwork. So, we recommend printing on C1S paper to get the best results.

coated one side (C1S) paper

C1S paper—also called “coated one side” paper—is paper that has been treated with a special coating on only one side, while the other side is left uncoated. The coated side has a brighter, smoother surface, making it ideal for vibrant, full-color printing of the artwork and text of your story. The uncoated side has a more natural, rougher texture, but in board book printing, this rough side is not visible because two sheets are glued together, with the uncoated sides facing inward. This way, only the smooth, coated sides are exposed, ensuring a high-quality finish for your book’s pages.

Dust Jacket

The so-called “dust jacket” is the most common and practical way of covering a hardcover book. Used alone or combined with image-wrapping, it finishes your book with a professional touch while adding five printable surfaces—front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full colour, gloss coat it, matte coat it; emboss, deboss, laminate, and foil stamp it, too, for added effects.

Hardcover Book Dust Jacket

Endsheet Paper

  • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
  • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.
  • If your endsheets will be printed and your book’s interior uses gloss or matte art paper—say, for an art book or coffee table book—to make sure the colors match well, use 157gsm / 58 lb gloss or matte art paper for your end sheets.
gloss art paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art paper effect
Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
Offset Paper effect
Offset Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Endsheet

The endsheets connect the hardcover casing and the interior pages when binding the book. So, there are two endsheets, one at the front and one at the back and both glued to the grayboard cover.

Cover Surface

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
deboss effect
Deboss
Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the cover to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Cover Lamination

We laminate only the outside of the hardcover cover.

hardcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
hardcover book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
hardcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
Soft touch lamination
Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

Hardcover Cover

A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. The inside front cover and inside back cover are glued to the end sheets.

hardcover cover

Holes Drilled

If you need holes drilled on the binding side of your book, please select this option.

You can choose one hole drilled, two holes drilled, three holes drilled, or five holes drilled.

hole-drilled catalog

Binding

  • If your book has 48 pages or fewer, we recommend saddle stitch.
  • For books with more pages and thinner paper, perfect binding is ideal.
  • If your book has heavier paper or more than 200 pages, sewn perfect binding is the best choice.
  • Wire-o and spiral binding are also available, and both allow the book to lay flat.
sewn and perfect binding effect
Sewing and Perfect Binding
A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.
Perfect Binding effect
Perfect Binding
A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
Wire-O Binding effect
Wire-O Binding
A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.
Saddle Stitch effect
Saddle Stitch
A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.
Spiral Binding effect
Spiral Binding
Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for a customized look.

Paper

Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We’ll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.

gloss art paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art paper effect
Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
Offset Paper effect
Offset Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Page Count

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

The total page count is a multiple of 4. When printing and binding your book, we fold sheets into “signatures”.

The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.

page-sheet
page-sheet

If your book is larger, say, 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 size, one signature will have 16 pages. So, the inner page amount should be divisible by 16. Making your page counts match signatures is the most economical solution.

Cover Surface

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Cover Printing

The cover is composed of four pages. They are the front cover, the inside front cover, the inside back cover, and the back cover.
softcover book cover

Cover Lamination / Varnish

We laminate or varnish only the outside of the cover.

Softcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Softcover book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
Softcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
Soft touch lamination
Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.
Softcover book with varnish cover effect
Varnish
A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.