Beetle Backs

Beetle Backs Playing Cards – Prestige, Legacy, Crimson, and Cobalt Editions

Presented by The Gentleman Wake and illustrated by Widakk Design, the Beetle Backs is the result of a two-year journey to create the perfect deck for collectors, players, and magic enthusiasts alike. Classic and beautiful, this masterwork evokes the elegance of turn-of-the-20th-century design while utilizing the finest modern printing techniques. Each deck also weaves a subtle narrative—an homage to a Kafkaesque entomologist obsessed with the scarab beetle subfamily, Dynastinae.

All editions are housed in luxuriously embossed tuck cases featuring three layers of foil printed on 310gsm premium cardstock, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Variant Highlights:

• Prestige Edition (Limited to 5000)

  • Black & Gold colorway

  • Cold foil on both card backs and faces

  • Metallic ink details

  • Classic mirrored back design

  • Custom numbered seal on the bottom of the tuck

• Legacy Edition (Limited to 1500)

  • Black & Gold colorway

  • Gold foil gilded edges

  • Cold foil on backs and faces

  • Extra rich three-tone gold tuck foiling

  • Custom numbered seal

  • A true collector’s gem

• Crimson Standard Edition

  • Deep crimson red design

  • Metallic Pantone inks on backs and faces

  • Designed for gameplay, magic, and cardistry

  • Classic mirrored back with vibrant flair

• Cobalt Standard Edition

  • Vivid cobalt blue design

  • Metallic Pantone inks on backs and faces

  • Eye-catching color contrast for versatile performance

  • Same mirrored design, rich with character

Whether you’re displaying them, performing with them, or simply appreciating the art, Beetle Backs decks are a timeless fusion of storytelling, elegance, and functionality.