Full Art Card
Full art card (noun): a card whose artwork extends across the entire card face, replacing the standard framed layout — in Pokémon, usually printed on textured foil at higher rarities.
Full Arts in More Detail
Full arts appear as Pokémon, Trainer, and Supporter cards at the rare end of modern sets — the borderless canvas and texture are what set them apart from regular holos. They sit in the rarity ladder alongside secret rares and below the most chased alt arts.
The same idea exists in sports products, where borderless "full art" designs trade the stat-block layout for edge-to-edge photography.
FAQ
Are full art cards rare?
Yes — they occupy the upper rarity slots of modern sets, though pull rates vary by set and era. Texture and popularity of the character drive value.
Full art vs alt art — what's the difference?
A full art uses the standard artwork stretched across the whole card; an alt art uses different, often scene-based artwork entirely — and alt arts are usually the bigger chase.
Related Resources
- Glossary: Alt Art · Reverse Holo · TCG
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