Pet Trading Card Maker

MakeACard turns photos of dogs, cats, and any pet into custom Pokemon-style trading cards using AI. Upload a pet photo, and Gemini AI generates original card artwork, a creative name, type assignment, and abilities that match your pet's breed, color, and personality.

66%of U.S. households own at least one pet, roughly 86.9 million homesAmerican Pet Products Association, 2024
$147Btotal U.S. pet industry spending in 2023American Pet Products Association

Your pet deserves a card. Not a generic template with their face pasted on - real AI-generated artwork that captures what makes them unique. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, hamsters - if you have a photo, you have a card.

Free, no sign-upAI-generated artworkPrint-ready 300 DPI

Three Steps. 30 Seconds.

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

1

Upload a Pet Photo

Choose a clear, well-lit photo of your dog, cat, or any pet. Close-up face shots and full-body poses both work well. Make sure the pet is the main subject.

2

AI Creates Your Pet's Card

Gemini AI recognizes your pet's breed and features, then generates original Pokemon-style artwork, a creative card name, type, abilities, and stats tailored to your pet. Takes 20-30 seconds.

3

Collect & Share

Your pet's card gets a random rarity roll (Common to Secret Rare). Download at 300 DPI for printing, share on social media, or add it to your collection.

What Makes This Card Type Special

Breed-Aware AI

Gemini AI recognizes dog breeds, cat breeds, and other animal types. A golden retriever gets different treatment than a husky - different card art style, abilities, and type assignment. The AI reads breed-specific features.

Personality-Driven Abilities

A lazy cat might get "Nap Strike" (heals 30 HP). An energetic puppy could get "Zoomies" (40 damage to all opponents). The AI picks up on pose, expression, and context to generate abilities that feel authentic to your pet.

Works With Any Animal

Dogs and cats produce the best results (they're the most common training data), but the AI handles birds, fish, reptiles, hamsters, rabbits, horses, and more. Even unconventional pets like tarantulas and ferrets generate interesting cards.

Shareable & Gift-Ready

Pet cards are the most shared card type on MakeACard. Download at print resolution (300 DPI), share directly to social media, or print as a gift for fellow pet owners. Standard 2.5" × 3.5" fits card sleeves.

Full Rarity System

Your pet has the same shot at Secret Rare (3%) as any other photo. Imagine your cat with animated holographic shimmer and rainbow borders - that's a 3% chance every time you generate.

Pet owners increasingly treat their animals as full family members. They want personalized products that celebrate their pets' unique personalities.

- Steve King, President & CEO, American Pet Products Association

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
7%
Secret Rare
3%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of pet photo works best?
Clear, well-lit photos where the pet is the main subject work best. Close-up face shots and full-body poses both produce good results. Avoid photos where the pet is very far away, blurry, or obscured by objects. Outdoor photos with natural lighting tend to produce more vibrant card artwork than dark indoor shots.
Can I make cards for multiple pets?
Yes - you get 5 free generations per day. Each generation uses one photo, so you can create cards for up to 5 different pets daily. If you have a multi-pet photo, the AI will typically focus on the most prominent animal in the frame.
What Pokemon type will my pet get?
The AI assigns type based on what it sees. Most dogs get Normal, Grass, or Fighting types. Cats often get Dark, Psychic, or Fairy. Fish get Water. Birds get Flying or Wind. Reptiles tend toward Dragon or Ground. Golden/light-colored pets sometimes get Electric or Fire. It varies based on the specific photo.
Can I make a pet card as a memorial?
Yes, and many users do. Photos of pets who have passed away generate just as well as living pets. The AI creates a card that captures the pet's likeness in original Pokemon-style artwork - a meaningful keepsake that many users print and frame or store in toploaders.
Do fish, birds, and reptiles work?
They do. Fish produce Water-type cards with aquatic abilities. Birds generate Flying-type cards with aerial attacks. Reptiles often get Dragon or Ground types. The artwork quality depends on photo clarity - well-lit terrarium or aquarium shots produce the best results for exotic pets.

Ready to Create Your Pet Trading Card?

Upload any photo and get a unique AI-generated trading card. Free, no sign-up, and every card has a chance to be Secret Rare.

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