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Custom TCG Card Maker

MakeACard generates custom TCG (Trading Card Game) cards from any photo using AI. Upload a photo and get a fully designed trading card with original artwork, balanced stats, two abilities with damage values, and a rarity assignment - the foundation for a homebrew card game or a standalone collectible.

75B+trading cards produced by the Pokemon TCG alone since 1996The Pokemon Company, 2025

30+years that Magic: The Gathering has sustained the TCG format since its 1993 debut

Building a custom card game? Need cards for your homebrew TCG? MakeACard generates fully formatted trading cards from photos - artwork, stats, abilities, rarity. Each card is mechanically complete and ready to play.

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How It Works

Three Steps. 30 Seconds.

No design skills needed. No prompt engineering. Upload a photo and the AI handles everything.

Upload Photos for Your Game

Choose thematically consistent photos for your TCG - fantasy characters, animals, objects, or people. Each photo becomes a unique card with AI-generated artwork and stats.

AI Generates Game-Ready Cards

Each card gets original artwork, a type, HP, two abilities with damage values, and a rarity-scaled stat block. Cards are mechanically complete and ready for gameplay.

Print & Play

Print at standard TCG dimensions (2.5" × 3.5"), sleeve in card sleeves, and build decks. Design your own ruleset around the type system and rarity tiers.

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Features

What Makes This Card Type Special

Balanced Stat Generation

Every card gets HP, two abilities with damage values, and rarity-scaled stats. Common cards have lower base stats; Secret Rare cards have max stats. The system produces mechanically coherent cards suitable for actual gameplay.

Original Artwork Per Card

Each card gets unique AI-generated artwork - no two cards share the same art. This makes every card in a custom TCG feel like a genuinely unique game piece, not a template with swapped images.

Type System

Cards are assigned one of 11 types (Fire, Water, Grass, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Fairy, Dragon, Metal, Colorless). Types create natural relationships for homebrew ruleset design - strengths, weaknesses, and type matchups.

Rarity for Game Balance

The 5-tier rarity system isn't just cosmetic - higher rarities have better stats. This creates natural draft, sealed, and deck-building dynamics if you're using MakeACard cards for actual gameplay. Rare cards are objectively more powerful.

Homebrew Ready

Print a set of 50-100 cards and design your own ruleset around MakeACard's stat system. The card format (HP, two abilities, type, rarity) provides enough mechanical depth for engaging TCG gameplay without excessive complexity.

“The trading card game format endures because it combines strategic depth with collectibility. Every card is both a game piece and an object of desire.”
- Mark Rosewater, Head Designer, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast

Rarity System

Every Card Gets a Rarity Roll

Just like opening a real booster pack. The rarity is randomly assigned at generation time. Higher rarities mean better stats and holographic visual effects.

Common

50%

Uncommon

30%

Rare

10%

Holo Rare

Secret Rare

Common

Clean design, solid baseline stats

Uncommon

Enhanced detail and stronger abilities

Rare

Premium art style, top-tier stats

Holo Rare

Animated holographic shimmer overlay

Secret Rare

Rainbow border, full holo, max stats

Full rarity guide with visual effects

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I actually play a card game with these?

Yes - each card has HP, two abilities with damage values, a type, and rarity-scaled stats. You can design a simple ruleset: players take turns attacking with abilities, reducing opponent HP. Type advantages (Fire > Grass, Water > Fire, etc.) add strategic depth. The rarity system provides natural power tiers for deck building.

How many cards do I need for a playable set?

A minimum viable deck is 20-30 cards per player. For a full game with deck-building dynamics, aim for 60-100 unique cards total. At 5 free generations per day, a 60-card set takes about 12 days. This gives enough variety for meaningful deck construction.

What photos should I use for a custom TCG?

Use thematically consistent photos for a cohesive card game. Fantasy RPG? Use cosplay, miniatures, and landscape photos. Animals? Build a creature TCG from pet and wildlife photos. Pop culture? Friends and family make for a fun personalized card game. Consistency in photo theme creates a better gameplay experience.

Are the stats balanced for gameplay?

Stats are balanced within rarity tiers. Common cards have lower HP and damage; Secret Rare cards have maximum stats. Within the same rarity, cards have comparable power levels. This creates a natural tier system: Common cards are weaker but more plentiful, while Rare+ cards are powerful but scarce. It mirrors how real TCGs balance rarity and power.

Can I use these cards for a Kickstarter or commercial game?

The AI-generated artwork is created from your photos using Google's Gemini AI. For personal, non-commercial use (homebrew, family game nights, friend groups), this is ideal. For commercial card games, consult AI-generated content licensing guidelines specific to Google's Gemini terms of service before proceeding.

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