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Video Game Playing Cards: Decks for Gamers and Collectors

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Video Game Playing Cards: Decks for Gamers and Collectors

Official and fan video game playing cards, from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Balatro to anime classics, collected in one place for gift season.

November 11, 2026 2 min read

There's something lovely about a game you've sunk a hundred hours into turning up as a deck of cards you can hold. Video game playing cards have become one of the most shared corners of the hobby, and it's easy to see why. They're a little piece of a world you love, they look great on a shelf, and unlike most merch, you can actually sit down and play with them.

This collection brings together video game decks from across the PlayingCardHub database. That includes official licensed releases, fan-favorite designs and anime tie-ins that live comfortably next to them on a gamer's shelf. Gift season is here, so if you're looking for ideas beyond gaming decks, our gift collection has plenty more.

Gifting a video game deck

A few tips if you're giving one this season:

  • Match the game, not just the look. A deck from the game they're playing right now will mean more than a generic gaming design.
  • Check the release date. Several popular decks are still pre-orders. If timing matters, look for one that's already out.
  • Think about how they'll use it. Some fans will play with it every week, and others will want to keep it sealed. If you're not sure, a two-deck set like the Clair and Obscur bundle covers both.
  • Pair it with something. Our gift collection has more ideas for the card lovers in your life.

Track your video game decks

Video game decks often come in multiple editions, colorways and regional versions, so it's easy to lose track. Add them to your free PlayingCardHub collection to keep everything in one place, and use your wishlist to plan gifts. Create a free account to get started.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has one of the most striking art directions in recent RPGs, so it's no surprise its decks are getting attention. The official decks come in two editions that mirror the game's light-and-shadow theme. According to the official listings, the Clair Edition has an ivory tuck box with gold-foil linework, and the Obscur Edition has a deep matte-black tuck box with gold-foil detailing. Both use Art Deco geometry inspired by the world of Lumière.

Inside, both decks share the same custom character artwork. Verso appears as the King in all four suits, Maelle takes the Queens, and Gustave, Monoco, Lune and Sciel feature as the Jacks. The Aces show the Paintress, Renoir, the Siren and the Visages, and Esquie and Simon appear on the Jokers.

The decks are available individually and as a two-deck Clair and Obscur bundle, and listings currently show them as pre-orders. Release timing varies by region, so check the official listing for your area before planning a gift around it.

Balatro Decks

Balatro is a poker roguelike, so a physical deck feels almost inevitable. The official Balatro Playing Cards from Fangamer are based on LocalThunk's original in-game designs, with 52 standard cards and four Jokers (Joker, Juggler, Blueprint and Gros Michel) in a tuck box accented with silver foil. Fangamer describes the cards as linen finish.

There's also a Ghost Deck version with its own four Jokers: Seance, Mr. Bones, Sixth Sense and Castle. Fangamer says it's printed by the United States Playing Card Company.

LocalThunk has written that the deck was meant to be played with rather than kept on a shelf, which makes it a great pick for game nights. Balatro has also inspired plenty of fan-made decks. Fan decks aren't official merchandise, so we label them clearly in the list below.

Anime And Animation Favorites

Plenty of gamers are anime fans too, so we've included a few officially licensed anime decks. The Fullmetal Alchemist playing cards from Great Eastern Entertainment are an official standard deck of 52 cards plus two jokers featuring characters from the series. There's also a Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood version.

More Video Game Decks

Beyond the headline releases, the database includes decks inspired by classic consoles, retro pixel art and long-running franchises. Browse the full list below, add the ones you own to your collection and save the ones you're hunting for to your wishlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are video game playing cards official?
Some are and some aren't. The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 decks, the Fangamer Balatro decks and the Great Eastern Fullmetal Alchemist decks are officially licensed. Fan decks are made by independent creators, and we label them separately.
Can you play with video game playing cards?
Yes. The decks in this collection are standard playing card decks, so you can use them for any card game.
Are the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 decks out yet?
At the time of writing, official listings show them as pre-orders, with release timing varying by region. Check the official listing for the latest date.
What's the difference between the Clair and Obscur editions?
They share the same card artwork. The Clair Edition has an ivory and gold design, while the Obscur Edition is matte black and gold.
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