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.