Creating my own MTG token cards

Creating Custom MTG Token Cards

I’m excited to share a new project I’m working on for fellow Magic: The Gathering fans, I’ve designed a set of six custom token cards, each available in both English and Japanese, to include as a special bonus with every order, these tokens feature a "deep under water" theme, with all the artwork created using AI to ensure a unique and cohesive look across the set.

Here's a preview of one card:

Tokens are a fun and practical part of MTG gameplay, I wanted to give something extra to players who support my shop, each order will come with one of these exclusive tokens, which you can use in your games or simply enjoy as a collectible, plus, every card will include a QR code linking directly to my homepage for easy access to updates and future releases.

All six tokens are available in both English and Japanese, making them accessible to a wider range of players, I chose a "deep under water" theme because I love the idea of mysterious and magical fish living in those depths, which also ties into my brand, Koi Fish Cards. My main goal was to mimic official MTG tokens as closely as possible, while also embracing a border-less card style that I personally enjoy.

Now that the designs are ready, I’m looking for a reliable company in Japan that can print high-quality trading cards, the goal is to match the feel and durability of official MTG tokens, with crisp images and sturdy cardstock.

Have you printed custom MTG tokens or trading cards in Japan, if so, which company did you use, and how was the quality, any tips for ensuring the colors and cardstock match official tokens, are there local print shops or online services you’d recommend for small-to-medium print runs, if you’ve tried printing with a QR code, did you run into any issues with scan quality?

I'll create additional blog posts featuring the token cards. Please let me know which one is your favorite.

Page updated: Jun 17, 2025
Page published: Jun 17, 2025

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