What material do you recommend for trading cards?

For trading cards, the go-to material is 14pt gloss cover. It hits the right balance of thickness, durability, and color for cards that get handled a lot.

• Recommended stock: 14pt gloss cover.
• Why it works: the gloss surface keeps colors vivid and resists light wear.
• Feel: sturdy enough to shuffle, sort, and display without feeling flimsy.

If you want extra protection or a different hand feel, laminated versions are also worth considering, but 14pt gloss cover is the reliable default.