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AI-Powered Card Generator

Turn Any Photo Into a Pokemon-Style Trading Card

Upload a photo. AI generates original card artwork, stats, abilities, and flavor text. Every card rolls a rarity, from Common to Secret Rare with holographic effects.

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Free to useNo sign-up required30-second generation
Sky Traveler - Common trading card, Colorless type, 70 HP
Misty Horizon Pilot - Rare trading card, Colorless type, 160 HP
Pyro-Code Engineer - Secret Rare trading card, Fire type, 120 HP
Features

Not Just a Filter. Real AI Generation.

MakeACard doesn't paste your photo onto a template. Gemini AI creates original card artwork, unique abilities, and balanced stats from scratch.

AI-Powered Generation

Upload any photo and Gemini AI creates a full trading card - artwork, stats, abilities, flavor text. Not a template overlay.

5-Tier Rarity System

Every card gets a rarity roll: Common (50%), Uncommon (30%), Rare (10%), Holo Rare (7%), Secret Rare (3%). Real collector excitement.

Holographic Effects

Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards get animated holographic shimmer and rainbow borders - CSS-only effects that look incredible.

Pack Opening Experience

Open packs of 5 cards at once with animated reveal. That dopamine hit when you pull a Secret Rare is real.

Build Your Collection

Every card you create joins your collection. Browse, filter by rarity, and track your completion stats.

Print-Ready Output

Cards export at standard 2.5" x 3.5" (63.5mm x 88.9mm) at 300 DPI. Fits standard card sleeves and toploaders.

Rarity System

Five Tiers. Real Rarity.

Every card you create gets a random rarity roll. The odds are weighted just like real TCG booster packs. Pulling a Secret Rare is genuinely hard.

50%

Common

Clean design, solid stats. The backbone of every collection.

30%

Uncommon

Upgraded artwork with enhanced detail and stronger abilities.

10%

Rare

Premium card design with distinctive art style and top-tier stats.

7%

Holo Rare

Animated holographic shimmer overlay. The cards that make you stop scrolling.

3%

Secret Rare

Rainbow border, full holographic treatment, maximum stats. The grail pull.

Explore the full rarity guide
How It Works

Photo to Card in Three Steps

01

Upload a Photo

Any photo works - selfie, pet, friend, landscape. The AI handles the rest.

02

AI Generates Your Card

Gemini AI creates original artwork, stats, abilities, and flavor text in ~30 seconds.

03

Collect & Share

Get your rarity roll, add to your collection, open packs, print, or share.

Learn more about how it works
5
Rarity Tiers
30s
Avg. Generation Time
3%
Secret Rare Odds
300
DPI Print Quality
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does MakeACard turn my photo into a trading card?
MakeACard uses Google's Gemini AI to analyze your photo and generate a complete trading card. First, Gemini Vision identifies the subject and generates card metadata (name, type, HP, abilities, flavor text). Then Gemini Image Generation creates original card artwork based on the photo. The whole process takes about 20-30 seconds.
Is MakeACard free to use?
Yes, MakeACard is free with a daily generation limit of 5 cards per user. Each generation creates one full trading card with AI-generated artwork, stats, and a random rarity assignment. No credit card required.
What are the rarity odds for each card?
Every card gets a random rarity assignment: Common (50%), Uncommon (30%), Rare (10%), Holo Rare (7%), and Secret Rare (3%). Pack openings contain 5 cards and use the same odds per card, so pulling at least one Rare or better in a pack happens roughly 67% of the time.
Can I print the trading cards I create?
Yes. Cards are generated at standard trading card dimensions (2.5" x 3.5" / 63.5mm x 88.9mm) at 300 DPI, which is print-ready. You can print at home on cardstock or use a professional print service. The cards fit standard card sleeves and toploaders.
What kind of photos work best?
Clear, well-lit photos with a single main subject produce the best results. Portraits (people, pets) work especially well because the AI can identify features and generate relevant abilities. Action shots and group photos can work but may produce less focused card designs. Minimum recommended resolution is 512x512 pixels.
How are the card stats and abilities determined?
Gemini AI analyzes your photo's subject to generate contextually relevant stats and abilities. A photo of a cat might get abilities like "Nine Lives" or "Shadow Stalk," while a photo of a person cooking might get "Flame Sear" or "Culinary Mastery." HP and attack damage scale with rarity, and Secret Rare cards have the highest base stats.
What's the difference between holographic effects and regular cards?
Common, Uncommon, and Rare cards have static designs. Holo Rare cards add an animated holographic shimmer overlay that catches light as you move your mouse (or tilt on mobile). Secret Rare cards go further with an animated rainbow border and full-card holographic treatment. These are CSS-based effects with no video files needed.
Can I create cards in bulk for events or parties?
You can create up to 5 cards per day with the free tier. For events like birthday parties, weddings, or corporate team-building, you'd create cards over several days or across multiple sessions. Each card is unique since the AI generates original artwork and stats every time.
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Upload any photo and get a unique AI-generated trading card in under 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up, and every card has a chance to be Secret Rare.

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