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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 |
*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.
| Paper | Weight | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (pt) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss Art Paper | 250gsm | 0.225mm | 9pt |
| Gloss Art Paper | 300gsm | 0.27mm | 11pt |
| Gloss Art Paper | 350gsm | 0.41mm | 16pt |
| Matte Art Paper | 250gsm | 0.25mm | 10pt |
| Matte Art Paper | 300gsm | 0.285mm | 11pt |
| Black Core Paper | 310gsm | 0.325mm | 13pt |
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.
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.
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.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Custom Trading Cards Printing
Susan!!!! These books are SOOOOOOO beautiful! I don't think we could have dreamed how joyful it would be to open the box and find such care for and beautifully printed books. This was a special day -- we hope to have many more like it.
Thank you for fielding so many questions. Your patience with us (well, me) was so kind. You and your team have gone above and beyond for us.
Gratefully,
MAC
Their product quality, attention to detail, and clear communication have exceeded my expectations at every step. I truly appreciate their dedication and care, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with them on many more projects to come.
I'm also impressed with the quality of their prints!
I am absolutely delighted with how the book has turned out. The quality is outstanding, and the books arrived beautifully packed and in perfect condition.
The Qin Printing website, is exceptionally comprehensive and clear. It made understanding the process much easier.
The Qin Printing team live up to your their slogan, “Passion in Every Page.”
When I received the books I could not believe the quality, much better than I anticipated. The printing quality is exquisite and we are over the moon to share the books with our school community. Each person that has reviewed the books so far has spoken highly of the quality.
Thank you so very much once more and we look forward to working with you on an annual basis.
Susan Han and Carol Li did amazing job to answer all our questions, patiently walk with us along with the project step by step, had a great communication, came up with great solutions and showed a high level of professionalism. The product is of amazing quality, and there were no unexpected delays on any level. We are planning to print our next game with them.
FAQs
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.
Our minimum order for custom trading card printing is 500 pcs. This ensures we can offer the best price and quality for your order.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, we offer custom packaging options, including shrink wrap and booster packs. You can select the packaging that best suits your project’s needs.
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.
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!