trading card
noun
plural trading cards
: one of a set of cards or digital files collected and traded as a hobby : collectible card: such as
a
: a card featuring a picture of and statistical information about an athlete
It may be the most legendary trading card in sports, and it's not even Mantle's rookie card.—
Jon Gold
Jon Gold
b
: a card featuring a fictional character, location, item, etc. and used especially in playing a trading card game
The "Labyrinth of Nightmare" set of Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards is considered a good investment by some collectors because it contains several powerful and sought-after cards.—Oliver Copeland
Oliver Copeland
c
: a digital art file featuring a person, character, item, etc.
especially
: a unique non-fungible token card
NFT trading cards are unique digital collectibles. Each NFT card is distinct. … A rare NFT trading card featuring a legendary musician or athlete might command a high price due to their widespread fame. —Iulia Vasile
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The drink menu is presented as a deck of Pokémon-like trading cards, each featuring a cocktail styled after a different folkloric beast from around the world.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The investor mix spans traditional sports, gaming, betting and collectibles, and Coker is openly excited about a creative collaboration with trading card company Upper Deck.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The store features two floors dedicated to retail and a third-floor event and gathering space reserved for community programming, exclusive activations such as Topps trading card events and fan experiences.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Immediately after the card secured its PSA 10 grade, NorCal Sports Cards owner Thomas Lindenthal gave a shout-out to Kurt’s Card Care, a company that makes products that clean and restore trading cards in a video filmed inside PSA’s California office.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The investor mix spans traditional sports, gaming, betting and collectibles, and Coker is openly excited about a creative collaboration with trading card company Upper Deck.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The store features two floors dedicated to retail and a third-floor event and gathering space reserved for community programming, exclusive activations such as Topps trading card events and fan experiences.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Immediately after the card secured its PSA 10 grade, NorCal Sports Cards owner Thomas Lindenthal gave a shout-out to Kurt’s Card Care, a company that makes products that clean and restore trading cards in a video filmed inside PSA’s California office.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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“Trading card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trading%20card. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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