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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Disney Lorcana is a trading card game that brings players together through collecting and competitive play.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
The fuzzy trio is part of a 14-dog team, each with their own trading card featuring a picture and stats on the back, including their favorite treats.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
With decades of legacy, strong brand recognition, and a deep connection to generations of fans, Topps remains a cornerstone of the trading card world.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Walmart Marketplace reported a 200% jump in trading card sales from February 2024 to June 2025, with Pokémon sales up more than tenfold year-over-year during the same period, the company first told Axios.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
The fuzzy trio is part of a 14-dog team, each with their own trading card featuring a picture and stats on the back, including their favorite treats.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
With decades of legacy, strong brand recognition, and a deep connection to generations of fans, Topps remains a cornerstone of the trading card world.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Walmart Marketplace reported a 200% jump in trading card sales from February 2024 to June 2025, with Pokémon sales up more than tenfold year-over-year during the same period, the company first told Axios.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Trading card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trading%20card. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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