Limited Editions

Limited edition playing cards in stock in Madrid: closed print runs and numbered seals. Jerry's Nugget Gilded, NOC Luxury, Gemini Casino, Smoke & Mirrors.
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Limited edition and numbered playing cards for collectors

Only limited edition playing cards go into this category: decks whose publisher declares a closed print run, a specific number of units, a numbered seal or a single print run with no reprint. These are collectible playing cards in the strict sense, the ones we hold in our Madrid warehouse and ship from right here. When the publisher gives the figure, you will find it on each product page.

Decks licensed from film, TV or music have their own category, Licensed, and carefully designed decks without a limited run are in Premium (you have both in the links below). We do not promise that any of them will rise in value: that depends on the market and nobody can guarantee it. What we do tell you is what makes each edition limited and how to store it.

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Closed, numbered or single print run: what each one means

There are several ways to limit a deck and it is worth telling them apart. A closed print run is the most common: the publisher announces how many are made (500, 1,000, 2,500…) and does not reprint it. A numbered seal goes one step further: the sticker that seals the box carries the number of that deck within the run. A single print run means that edition was printed only once. Paper certificates of authenticity are rare in playing cards; the seal is the usual thing.

What people often call rare playing cards or discontinued decks are, almost always, short runs that have already sold out at the publisher. If an edition in this listing stops being made, the remaining units are the ones in our warehouse, and we cannot promise a restock.

Numbered playing cards in stock

Jerry's Nugget Gilded and Monotone

The Vintage Feel Gilded decks are limited to 1,000 per color, with painted edges and a numbered seal, printed by Expert Playing Card Company: black, blue and yellow. The factory marked Monotone decks by suit, such as the Atomic Red, come numbered according to their product page.

NOC Luxury Collection

The second version of NOC's luxury collection is printed by Cartamundi, with a cold foil back and linen finish, in a run of 7,500 decks with a numbered seal. You have the blue Sapphire and the red Ruby.

Runs of fewer than 1,000

The Night Market Holographic (999, numbered holographic seal), the BosKarta LUX from Wounded Corner (667 numbered) and the Magenta Chancers from Good Pals (500, gold foil seal).

Cherry Casino Monte Carlo

The House Deck Monte Carlo Black & Gold, the last House Deck in the series, is limited to 500 decks with embossed gold cherries and a numbered seal. The Monte Carlo Numbered is another black and gold edition with a numbered seal.

More numbered editions in stock: the Jetsetter Lounge Tarmac Black (1,000), the NOC3000X3 Species X (3,000), the ARK Apollo (3,333) and the Odyssey Genesys Holographic.

Limited edition decks by print run: specific models

Gemini Casino

Toomas Pintson's series inspired by the decks of old Las Vegas casinos, printed by USPCC. The Phthalo Green is limited to 1,000 units and has an extra King of Diamonds; the Orange, from 2018, to 2,500.

Smoke & Mirrors 1984

Dan & Dave took the casino decks of the 1980s as their model and limited the edition to 1,984 copies, a nod to the year. It is available in blue.

Kings Wild Limited No.13

Within the No.13 Table Players series, Kings Wild Project publishes limited edition volumes with a vintage casino and tobacconist look, printed by USPCC: Vol. 15 and Vol. 21.

Riffle Shuffle

A publisher of short runs with foil and embossed boxes: Keys of Solomon Silver Spirituum (1,850), Babylon Forest Green (1,999) and Empire City Manhattan Sunrise (1,200).

MPC CHAO series

Each suit is inspired by a Chinese dynasty. The Chao Green is limited to 2,500 decks and the Emperor Chao, with a gold foil back and double foil case, to 3,000.

Fultons and Magic Notebook

The F For Fulton, made for the brand's tenth anniversary, is limited to 700 copies, and the Barrel of a Gun Blood Splatter to 500. The Magic Notebook from Bocopo, a tribute to Dai Vernon, to 1,200 per color.

Others with a declared print run: the Odyssey Anthem by Sergio Roca (single run of 2,500), the Mandala V2 (600) and the Orbit Lil Bits V4, a mini version of the Orbit V4 limited to 920.

Special editions from the big brands

The big brands also release limited editions. Bicycle has the MetalLuxe Gold and Emerald, with real metal applied to the cards. theory11 offers the Tavern on the Green Red Edition, with gold foil on backs and faces, and The Beatles Special Edition in black and white, with gold foil on the box and the back. If you want to see how these brands compare in their regular versions, read Bicycle vs theory11 vs Tally-Ho.

What is a gilded deck?

A gilded deck has the edges of the cards painted metallic or in color, so the closed deck looks like a block of gold, silver or the edition's own shade. It is a common finish on limited editions, such as the Jerry's Nugget Gilded. The painted edge wears with use, so if the deck is for your collection it is best not to shuffle it.

Jerry's Nugget: from casino deck to collector's piece

In 1970 the Jerry's Nugget casino in North Las Vegas ordered a deck with its own back from the United States Playing Card Company. Those decks spent years in a storeroom and were sold for a long time in the casino gift shop until they ran out. Along the way, magicians and cardists discovered them and they became hugely popular among them. That is why the official limited reissues, such as the numbered Gilded decks, have such a following among collectors.

How to store a collector's deck

If you buy for your collection, the usual thing is not to open the deck: the seal and the condition of the box are the first things another collector looks at. Keep your decks in a dry place, out of direct sunlight, which fades the inks, and away from sudden temperature changes. Humidity is the worst: it bends the cards and makes them stick together. To keep a piece on display, the Carat XST case is a 5 mm acrylic showcase with a magnetic closure for boxes thicker than standard. If the deck is for use, read how to care for playing cards, and if you are looking for a gift for a collector, you will find ideas in which deck to give as a gift.

Frequently asked questions about limited edition playing cards

Which playing cards are produced in limited editions?

Mostly those from independent publishers (Riffle Shuffle, Gemini, Fultons, Good Pals, Kings Wild Project, Cherry Casino) and special editions from big brands such as Bicycle or theory11. This category only includes decks with a declared limited run.

Which collector card decks come numbered or with certificates?

The ones with a numbered seal, such as the Jerry's Nugget Gilded, the NOC Luxury Collection, the Night Market Holographic, the BosKarta LUX or the Magenta Chancers. A separate certificate of authenticity is uncommon in playing cards.

Do collectible playing cards go up in value?

Some do and many do not. It depends on demand, print run and condition. Buy a deck because you like it, not as an investment.

Should I open the deck or keep it sealed?

If it is for your collection, keep it sealed. If you also want to use it, the practical option is to have two: one to open and one to keep.

Do you have discontinued decks?

Only what you see in this listing. When an edition sells out at the publisher and is not reprinted, the remaining units are the ones in our warehouse, with no guaranteed restock.

Can you play with limited edition playing cards?

Yes. Almost all are complete poker decks, printed by USPCC, Cartamundi, Expert Playing Card Company or other playing card makers. Keep in mind that foil and painted edges wear sooner than a normal printed face.

Where are the Harry Potter, Star Wars or anime decks?

In the licensed playing cards category. A licensed deck only appears here when the publisher declares a limited run or a special edition for it.

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