Card Collecting Terms
Trading Card Terms
Card Types
- Base Card: The standard card in a set.
- Chase Card: A rare and highly sought-after card within a set.
- Parallel Card: A variant of a base card, often featuring unique colors, foils, or numbering.
- Sketch Card: A hand-drawn original card by an artist, usually one-of-a-kind.
- Redemption Card: A placeholder card that can be exchanged for a special card not included in the pack.
Card Features
- Autograph Card: A card signed by a celebrity, athlete, or artist.
- Foil Card: A card with a shiny, reflective surface to indicate rarity.
- Die-Cut Card: A card with a unique shape, often to highlight a theme or design.
- Insert: Special cards inserted into packs that are separate from the base set.
Packaging Terms
- Booster Pack: A sealed pack of cards containing a random assortment.
- Box Break: Opening an entire box of trading card packs, often in a group or event setting.
- Pull Rate: The statistical chance of finding a particular card in a pack.