Who doesn’t love a beautiful deck of playing cards?
Not only can they WOW your friends, but – I can almost swear to you – they feel somewhat “sleeker” in your hands than boring, plain decks do.
There’s probably no science behind that, but you know it’s true *wink.
So alright, you’re looking for the coolest bicycle playing cards you can get your hands on.
But with so many designs and colors available, you might be wondering what the coolest of the cool is.
Well today, I’ve compiled a list of 12 of my personal favorites.
From simple decks to extravagant designs, let’s go over the coolest bicycle playing cards that you can get!
The 12 Coolest Bicycle Cards You Can Get
Here are my favorite 12 bicycle playing cards!
Standard Bicycle Playing Cards
I know what you’re thinking…
“But I thought we were talking about COOL decks???”
What’s the most basic playing cards doing on this list?
Well, hear me out…
I know these cards are plain and all. But they’re not only standard playing cards, they’re THE standard of playing cards.
Nobody is impressed when you pull out a pack of cheap playing cards you just nicked off the convenience store shelf.
Having an authentic deck of bicycle playing cards is a must for every card enthusiast (can you even call yourself that if you don’t have one of these?)
Bicycle Shadow Masters Deck
Now here’s a deck of cards that’s definitely NOT standard.
I got these cards as a Christmas gift, and I instantly fell in love.
I absolutely adore the white-on-black backs of these cards.
Aren’t they just gorgeous?
On the face, these cards create a beautiful illusion of white and red.
Just take a look at how stunning they are when I fan them out:
The Bicycle Shadow Masters deck isn’t for the casual card player.
Instead, it’s a deck that is designed specifically for professional players, magicians, and card enthusiasts like you and me.
This is definitely one of the coolest playing cards I’ve ever had.
Bicycle Limited Edition Deco Goat Deck
Speaking of cool, what can be cooler than a special limited edition deck?
The Goat Deco deck is one that I was extremely lucky to get before it went out of stock.
Now, while you can no longer get these on Amazon, there’s still plenty of them on eBay.
And I’d say it’s definitely worth it to grab one of these. Just take a look at how neat these cards look!
As always, here’s them fanned out:
Don’t you just love the unique green and gold theme?
Bicycle Vintage 1900 Series
“Coolest” has a different meaning for everyone.
Some people love sparkling new decks.
While other people prefer a used, vintage feel.
Well, if you’re with the second group, I have the perfect playing cards for you: the Bicycle Vintage 1900 Series.
The design is almost exactly the same as a standard Bicycle deck. Only difference is, it’s worn and gritty.
Now you might be wondering:
“Why should I buy a deck that looks used, when I can just get a new one and wear it out?”
Aside from saving months, or even years, of use to get a vintage feel, the 1900 Vintage set also has a secret.
If you have a keen eye, you’ll find that this is actually a marked deck.
This means that you can read the markings on the backside of the cards, and tell which card is in front.
Perfect for tricks!
Bicycle Reversed Back Color Set
Why settle for one cool deck…
… when you can get an ENTIRE set?
It’s every collectors’ dream to have all the Bicycle cards around.
But while getting ALL the variations and colors of Bicycle cards is going to be nearly impossible, it’s quite simple to get all the main colors.
Plus, these aren’t standard decks either. They’re reversed back cards.
This means that the colors are inversed from the standard deck. Instead of having a white card, you get a colored card with white markings.
Pretty cool isn’t it?
Bicycle Stargazer Nebula Deck
The Bicycle Stargazer series is easily one of the coolest collections available.
From their standard Stargazer:
To their Sunspot playing cards:
The Stargazer series is sure to blow you away.
But my personal favorite one is the Nebula
There’s something about the mix of colors of an exploding Nebula paired with the black of the universe that’s a real treat for the senses.
The little specs of stars also make these playing cards one of a kind.
Bicycle Prestige Plastic Playing Cards
We’ve all had a plastic set of cards in our lifetime.
But did you know Bicycle made these as well?
We’re all too familiar with the traditional hard-paper cards that Bicycle typically uses.
But if you’re looking for a change, or for some playing cards that are waterproof, you’ll love their Prestige Plastic playing cards.
Despite being made from 100% plastic, they certainly don’t feel that way.
Instead, you’ll get a very nice papery feel with these cards.
Plus, these cards also come with a very luxurious design. So you certainly won’t feel like you’re using just another cheap set of plastic playing cards!
Bicycle Mythical Creatures Playing Cards
Here’s a fun deck for you:
The Bicycle Mythical Creatures deck!
The backsides of these cards have a unique dark green and gold design – so mythical!
But the real star of the show is the face cards.
From Jack to Ace, you get beautiful pictures of some of the most popular mythical creatures.
There are sphinxes, hydras, gorgons, and many more.
So whether you’re collecting Bicycle decks, or just want to play with your friends, the Mythical deck is sure to spice up your experience.
Bicycle Botanica Playing Cards
If “elegant” is the word you’re thinking of when it comes to playing cards, I have the perfect deck for you.
The Bicycle Botanica playing cards have one of the most beautiful designs I’ve seen.
Not only is the design on the back intricate, but the gold-on-white color scheme also gives it a very elegant feel.
These are the types of cards that I certainly wouldn’t give to anyone.
It would hurt me quite a bit to see these cards in the hands of someone who doesn’t appreciate them for what they are.
But oh wells!
These cards aren’t as expensive as they look.
So while I wouldn’t give it to anyone, just about anyone with some extra cash can grab one of these elegant decks.
Bicycle Jack Daniels Playing Cards
What’s better than poker night with friends with a little whiskey?
I’ll tell you:
Poker night with friends, with a little whiskey AND Bicycle’s Jack Daniels playing cards!
These special edition cards are perfect for game night with the boys (or girls).
They come in either black or beige, all with Jack Daniels on the back.
I prefer the black one, of course, but the beige looks just as good!
The front side of these cards is pretty standard.
But hey, when it comes to serious games, I always prefer a standard face (I prefer the fancy faces for my collections, not so much poker nights).
Bicycle Dark Mode Playing Cards
Have you ever tried playing cards at a bar or a club?
Let me guess:
You had to squint your eyes just to see which cards you were holding, didn’t you?
Well, thanks to Bicycle’s new Dark Mode playing cards, you don’t have to anymore!
These cards, which were just released in 2020, feature neon green and blue colors instead of the traditional red and black.
What’s more, these neon colors actually glow under blacklight. This way, even when the lights are low, you’ll know exactly what you’re playing!
As far as design goes, these are cards for the modern age.
The suits of the cards look pixelated, depicting what the cards would look like on an old pixelated computer screen.
The backside of the cards features a blue and green circuit board design.
Check out this unboxing of these cards:
Rainbow Bicycle Playing Cards
Last but not least: the Rainbow Bicycle Deck!
Because why settle for one color, when you can have ALL of them in one deck of playing cards?
That’s right, when you grab these, almost every card is going to have a different color.
Now, it’s not exactly the most practical. If you play a lot, people will eventually memorize which color each of the cards is.
But how cool would it be to have one of these???
Plus, you could create some clever illusions with these as well.
So whether you want it for its looks, the tricks you can do with it, or just to play casual games with a fun colorful deck, the Rainbow Bicycle Deck is certainly a cool one to have.
What’s the Coolest Bicycle Deck for You?
And there you have it!
The 12 coolest bicycle playing cards you can buy.
Now, these are just my opinions of course.
Maybe you have a completely different taste to me. (if so, let me know in the comments what your favorite Bicycle deck is and why!).
But I hope I’ve at least introduced you to the wonderful world of Bicycle decks.
And if you’ve found one you love, what are you waiting for?
Go and add it to your collection right away!