Custom Pokemon Card Maker

MakeACard is an AI-powered Pokemon card maker that transforms any photo into a fully designed trading card with original artwork, stats, and abilities. Upload a photo, and Gemini AI generates a unique Pokemon-style card complete with a random rarity roll - no design skills required.

75B+Pokemon TCG cards produced worldwide as of 2025The Pokemon Company
90+countries where Pokemon TCG cards are soldThe Pokemon Company

The card creator that Pokemon fans actually want. Not a template overlay - real AI-generated artwork from your photos, with a 5-tier rarity system that makes every pull feel authentic.

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 Your Photo

Choose any photo - selfie, pet, friend, landscape. Drag and drop or tap to upload. Clear, well-lit photos with a single subject produce the best Pokemon-style results.

2

AI Generates Your Pokemon Card

Gemini AI analyzes your photo, generates original Pokemon-style artwork, and creates a complete card with name, type, HP, two abilities, damage values, and flavor text. Takes about 20-30 seconds.

3

Collect Your Card & Rarity Roll

Every card gets a random rarity assignment: Common (50%), Uncommon (30%), Rare (10%), Holo Rare (7%), or Secret Rare (3%). Download, share, or print at standard TCG dimensions (2.5" × 3.5" at 300 DPI).

What Makes This Card Type Special

Original AI Artwork

Gemini AI analyzes your photo and generates completely new card artwork in a Pokemon-inspired style. This isn't a filter or photo overlay - it's original art based on your subject.

Contextual Stats & Abilities

Your card's name, type (Fire, Water, Psychic, etc.), HP, abilities, and damage values are all determined by what the AI sees in your photo. A dog might get "Pack Loyalty" - a chef might get "Flame Sear."

Authentic Rarity System

Every card gets a random rarity: Common (50%), Uncommon (30%), Rare (10%), Holo Rare (7%), or Secret Rare (3%). Higher rarities mean boosted stats and holographic visual effects.

Holographic Effects

Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards feature real-time CSS holographic animations - shimmer overlays, rainbow gradients, and glow effects that respond to mouse movement and device tilt.

Print-Ready Output

Cards export at standard TCG dimensions (2.5" × 3.5" at 300 DPI) - ready for home printing, professional card services, or sleeving in standard toploaders and penny sleeves.

The Pokemon Trading Card Game continues to be a cultural force across generations, connecting fans through collecting and competitive play worldwide.

- Tsunekazu Ishihara, President & CEO, The Pokemon Company

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

How is MakeACard different from other Pokemon card makers?
Most Pokemon card makers - like PokeCardMaker.net and MyPokeCard.com - use pre-made templates where you upload an image and it gets placed on a card frame. MakeACard is different: Gemini AI actually generates brand-new artwork from your photo in a Pokemon-inspired style. The stats, abilities, and card name are also AI-generated based on what's in the photo, not picked from a dropdown.
Can I make a Pokemon card of my pet?
Yes - pet photos produce some of the best results. Dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles all work well. The AI picks up on breed characteristics, colors, and even the pet's expression to generate appropriate card abilities. A golden retriever might get a Grass-type card with "Loyal Fetch" as an ability, while a black cat could end up as a Dark-type with "Shadow Stalk."
Are the cards actually free?
Yes. MakeACard offers 5 free card generations per day. Each generation creates one complete card with AI artwork, stats, abilities, flavor text, and a rarity roll. There's no paywall for any rarity tier - a free generation can pull a Secret Rare just as easily as a paid one (3% chance).
What resolution and size are the generated cards?
Cards are generated at standard trading card dimensions: 2.5 inches × 3.5 inches at 300 DPI. This matches the standard Pokemon TCG card size (63.5mm × 88.9mm), so printed cards fit perfectly into card sleeves, toploaders, and binder pages designed for Pokemon or MTG cards.
Can I control the Pokemon type my card gets?
Not directly - the AI determines type based on what it sees in the photo. Photos with fire, warm tones, or cooking tend to produce Fire types. Water scenes produce Water types. Night or dark photos often generate Dark or Psychic types. If you want a specific type, try adjusting the photo's context - but part of the fun is seeing what the AI decides.

Ready to Create Your Pokemon Style 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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