# Nerdified Card Games 'Magic the Gathering' Cards Gets a Geeky Makeover By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-cards References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/05/7-magic-cards-based-on-people-who-play-magic/) & [dorkly](http://www.dorkly.com/article/8227/magic-cards-based-on-people-who-play-magic) Nerd alert: a deck of 'Magic the Gathering' cards has been taken over by portraits of [geeky gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-gaming-gear). Created by Owen Parson, these Magic cards spotlight seven different types of players, and if you've ever joined in on the game before, I'm sure you've encountered a few of interesting gamer personalities. The "rage player," "tough nerd" and "way-too-nerdy" cards could lose you points, but they sure do add +1 to the hilarity of this deck of 'Magic the Gathering' cards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Card Games:** There is an opportunity for game makers to create custom card games targeted towards specific communities. - **Niche Gaming Collectibles:** The creation of collectible cards featuring specific gaming communities could lead to new niche markets. - **Gamification of Subcultures:** There is potential to create gamified versions of various subcultures, such as geeks and nerds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to create specialized card games and expand into niche markets. - **Collectibles:** Potential for the creation of collectible cards and other merchandise showcasing targeted communities. - **Subculture:** Opportunity to create products that gamify specific subcultures and create new opportunities for engagement and brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear-Influenced Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-4.md) - [Magic-Themed Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter.md) - [Animal-Themed Game Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-1.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Phygital Trading Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptomages-trading-card-game.md) - [Advanced Mobile Card-Collecting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtg-arena.md)