Pearl Trading Cards FAQs

• What are pearl metallic trading cards?

  Trading cards printed on Standard Pearl Metallic 14 pt, a pearlescent paper embedded with pearl fibers. It has a…

• Is there a coating on pearl trading cards?

  No. The shimmer comes from the pearl fibers in the paper itself, so no extra coating is added.

• Does my full-color design shimmer too?

  Yes. CMYK printing on pearl picks up a subtle shimmer. Lighter colors and open areas show it most; heavy ink coverage…

• Can I get rounded corners on pearl trading cards?

  Yes. Rounded corners are available on pearl metallic products. If you don't see the option you need, request a custom…

• Can you design my trading cards?

  Yes. Our designers can create your trading cards from scratch. Chat with us live, contact us, or add design service…

• What size are pearl metallic trading cards?

  2.5" x 3.5", the standard trading card size, in horizontal or vertical. They fit standard sleeves, binders and top…

• Can I use pearl cards as rare or chase cards?

  Yes. A popular approach is printing the base set on standard trading cards and the rare or parallel versions on pearl…

• What is the minimum order for pearl trading cards?

  25 cards per design, with up to 15 designs per order. That makes pearl a great choice for short-run rare cards, small…

• Should I choose pearl, foil or Akuafoil for rare cards?

  Choose pearl for an all-over shimmer and low minimums (25 per design). Foil and Akuafoil trading cards start at 500…

• Can I order different designs in one order?

  Yes. Order up to 15 designs (sets) at once, from 25 to 1,000 cards each.

• Are pearl trading cards good for photocards?

  Yes. Fan clubs, musicians and creators use pearl for photocards and album inserts, because the shimmer makes them feel…

• Who uses pearl metallic trading cards?

  Game designers, musicians and fan clubs, sports teams, dance and cheer studios, esports teams, artists, oracle and…