{"product_id":"cryptids-playing-cards-two-deck-set","title":"Cryptids Playing Cards - Black Shuck \u0026 Mothman - Two Deck Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Pre-order* \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose from Standard or Gilded Editions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlat-rate shipping to the USA - all duties \u0026amp; fees included\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome nights it's best not to linger...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether walking alone through the deep rural wilderness of the Suffolk and Norfolk borderlands, or driving the winding country roads of West Virginia after dark - you would do well to keep moving. The dreaded Black Shuck prowls the marshes and coastal paths of East Anglia. And somewhere above the Ohio River valley, something with glowing red eyes and vast dark wings is already watching your headlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo legends. Two premium hand-drawn vintage playing card decks. One complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cryptids Two-Deck Set brings together both decks in the A. Haines Cryptids \u003cbr\u003ecollection - Black Shuck and Mothman - as a perfectly matched pair at a special \u003cbr\u003ebundle price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spectral hound of the East Anglian borderlands makes his fiery appearance in bold black and red. The tuckbox is printed inside and out on soft matte card stock in a woodblock print style inspired by the broadsheets and pamphlets of the 16th century that first documented Shuck's terrifying appearance - complete with a custom stamp sticker seal. The card backs are intricate and entirely hand-drawn, a traditional two-way monochrome pattern rich with Shuck iconography, with modern details that look spectacular in a fan or spread. The Ace of Spades depicts Black Shuck as he first appeared during the storm at St. Mary's Church, Bungay, in 1577. The two Jokers form a diptych - place them side by side to reveal the beast in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winged terror of Point Pleasant completes the set in deep red and black - inverted colours that perfectly complement the Shuck deck. The same woodblock print aesthetic, the same soft matte tuckbox quality, but unmistakably Mothman - from the custom Ace of Spades featuring those infamous glowing red eyes, to the Joker diptych revealing the creature in full flight when the two cards are placed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth decks share a cohesive visual identity - matching intricate hand-drawn back patterns in complementary colourways, unique court cards derived from ancient British one-way playing card faces redrawn into perfectly symmetrical two-way designs, chunky antique pips, refined indices and aged paper tones throughout. Hearts and diamonds feature a two-tone 50\/50 pip - a nod to the celebrated decks of a bygone era. Each deck retains its own distinct mythology and identity while together forming a perfectly coherent matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilded versions of both decks feature edge gilding that catches the light when the deck is squared - Black Shuck in deep black, as dark as the fur on Shuck's back and the stormy night of 1577. Mothman in a smooth, almost matte red - reminiscent of the creature's burning red eyes. A striking pair displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in both decks is drawn entirely by hand on a Wacom pen and tablet - as close as possible to traditional illustration while embracing modern print technology. No AI. No stock artwork. No shortcuts. Custom enough to be collectable, standard enough to be usable - in every hand, every fan, every shuffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Black Shuck Playing Cards - 1x Mothman Playing Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth decks: 56 poker size playing cards - 2x Jokers + 2x extra card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth decks: soft matte tuckbox printed inside and out with custom sticker seal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique hand-drawn court cards - antique British pattern redrawn as two-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoker diptych in each deck - place side by side to reveal the full creature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-drawn artwork throughout - no AI, no stock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on premium quality card stock - Legends Classic Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collecting, card magic, cardistry and card games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreorder item - anticipated June 2026 fulfilment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Haines Playing Cards","offers":[{"title":"Standard Editions","offer_id":51955193970989,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gilded Editions","offer_id":51955194003757,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/3617\/3101\/files\/SHOPpr5_48b96b1e-b40d-4304-8eb9-5b08d4d2feee.jpg?v=1775002764","url":"https:\/\/www.ahplayingcards.com\/products\/cryptids-playing-cards-two-deck-set","provider":"A Haines Playing Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}