The 100% Plastic Rider Tarot Deck (Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck Collection)

I have a few thoughts about this product. I've been reading the cards for about 7 years professionally. I have a fairly big collection of decks. I wanted a fairly true RWS since I didn't start off reading RWS. But I ventured into it and found it was so close to my Christiann roots and started diving deeper into the most famous of all tarot decks in the modern era. One thing right off the bat is I love how flexible the cards are, I don't have to overexert my thumbs to riffle shuffle. The problem with most decks is after a while I would get a weird wave. Even in the poker sized decks I have which Shuffle perfectly in my hands. This plastic deck is by far the best one. I shuffle all the time even at home watching tv. It's kind of like a fidget spinner for me. But I haven't so far gotten any ripples. I have the biblical tarot, and the glossy texture and plastic feel of the cards still got that weird wave after about a day. This card deck doesn't do that. So, if card bending is a big deal to you, you don't have to worry with this deck. I'd say it's good for all hand sizes just because of how you can flex the cards. I spray holy water on a cloth and wipe each side of the card with it. Then I put some holy oil on it in the sign of the cross to bless each card. If you do this and have essential oils in the olive oil. Be sure it won't eat through plastic. As some oils that are mentioned in the bible will eventually eat through even really thick plastic caps. I wouldn't put those essential oils on these cards. One thing that got me worried though is why US games would have changed the color pallet on these cards. There are some weird skin tones and coloring where there shouldn't be. I'm sure their trying to make it more modern with different shades of skin tones. However, it did change some of the coloration of the original cards. For instance, the two of wands the globe is yellow and a brownish red. Rather than the blue and green globe. I really don't like that they changed the coloration on the cards. The cards do have the US games copy write on them, but it almost feels like someone tried to make a knock off of US games cards. The feeling of the cards is really interesting. I can describe it in three ways for various ages. The feeling of the plastic has a texture to it. The texture is like the old popcorn celling that was exceptionally popular back in the day. If you don't know what that is think of it being like a very fine, non-scratchy sandpaper feel. if you've ever felt sand in your hands, it's like that, but it's not annoying or rough at all. You almost don't feel the texture it's so fine. That actually gives the cards grip on the other cards so that you don't have to worry about them sliding around like other plastic decks. One thing I love about this deck is that there are two cards that have information on them. I like to use these cards as a blank card. Much like a blank rune. For example, I asked the deck what it thought about God, and I drew an information card which is used as a blank card. So, the tarot was telling me it didn't want to give its opinion of God. But when I asked it how it through about my relationship with God, I drew the Sun. Which is a good sign and a good relationship. So, having 2 blank cards can open up a whole new dynamic of how the cards read. I'd like to update in a few months to see how the deck holds up to being handled every single day for a year. So, tune in around the same time next year for an update.

I’m studying, solely, with the Rideer-Waite-Smith Decks, purchased through Amazon. In the last week six 100% Plastic Rider Tarot, and two of the classic paper card stock. All was fine until number eight, as it had been opened. Now, your people may not be aware that some card readers don’t like, or allow others- the querents or curious, to touch their cards. I’m one of them. I haven’t inspected them yet, but will do so, with the of knowledge and intent to clean, if necessary, smudge, and consecrate them, to get rid of negative aspects. Now, other than concern for #8, being a 100% plastic deck, it should be easy to remedy. Now I’m a fan of “The 100$% Plastic Rider Waite Deck.” I have short, but wide fingers. Standard card stock, if larger dimensions than that of the 100% Plastic cards, is extraordinarily difficult for me to shuffle. I love these cards. Like the KEM cards I played Bridge with more than fifty years ago, they were the “unicorn” of cards. Easy to shuffle, maintain, and hold. U.S. Games Systems, Inc. has made the perfect cards for me. Easy to clean, these cards will last far beyond the fifty times the usage of typical card stock. BIG money saver. Checked the deck, and only the Knight of Pentacles was dirty. Likewise, checked the box- dented on six of eight corners- like it had been dropped and skidded. Deck unwrapped, and box is loose. Will necessitate a better way of storage and/or carriage. It pays to check anything that will be of use to self or others. My experiences with Amazon have all been favorable. Knowing how logistics works in this country, it’s amazing how well the do, versus other carriers. That they not only provide goods and services, but ship them to their customers, is a certain wonder of the modern world. You decide what number! Now, as to the 100% Plastic Rider Tarot Deck, you’ll have to decide for yourself. I’m hooked, and I’ve had lots of different types and styles of Tarot decks. I can only say this about the Rider-Waite-Smith Deck- at 75, I wish I’d majored on their use from my beginning use and experiences of Tarot. Knowing what I know now, I’d have stayed with far more than substance of the RWS, and eschewed the glitz and glamour of the myriad of deck now available. But, Hey! That’s just me. Do your research, then buy ONE. Check it out, see if it bonds with you, and you “click.” Always be ready and available for change, if you or your guides suggest something else down the road. Readers have lots of decks, for whatever fits them, or may fit someone else. Next week, three more of the 100% Plastic RWS decks will arrive- had to go to another vendor when Amazon temporarily ran out. Take your time to bond with your decks, keep them clean (very easy with the 100% Plastic decks), and treat each one as a friend. Get to know them. Understand them. When you do, you’ll begin to know how to interact with them, for the benefit to yourself and others. I wish you well, and Blessed Be…

This have become my GO TO cards for everything. Unlike other PVC foil cards out there these are actually going to last for a very long time. I use them A LOT and f they get dirty I literally wipe them down. They are a breeze to shuffle too. Im in love.

This tarot deck features the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) drawings/symbols, and even the blue/white plaid design on the back. But there's a twist...the cards themselves are PLASTIC! Unlike a normal deck made of cardboard/card stock, these are made with a thin plastic material. That makes them very durable and sturdy. They won't bend, crease or split on the edges. They're even waterproof and you could wipe them down if they somehow got dirty. My favorite thing about them is how they feel! They shuffle so easily because the plastic slides smoothly. That also makes them a little slippery, so you'll need to get used to handling them. I've adapted to them now and love the feel and even the sound they make when you shuffle them. One of my favorite decks - I reach for them often!

Compré este mazo de tarot Rider Waite en versión plástica y, en general, ha sido una muy buena inversión. El tamaño es estándar, igual que otros mazos de tarot, por lo que resulta cómodo de usar. A diferencia de otros mazos de cartón que tengo (que son bastante más gruesos), estas cartas son más delgadas, lo que hace el mazo más liviano y manejable. Uno de sus mayores puntos fuertes es la durabilidad. Al ser de plástico, las cartas son extremadamente flexibles: se pueden doblar sin problema y vuelven a su forma original sin dañarse. Además, son resistentes a líquidos; por ejemplo, si les cae cera de vela, se puede retirar fácilmente sin afectar las cartas. Esto las hace ideales para un uso frecuente o intensivo. Al barajar pueden sentirse un poco resbaladizas al principio, pero con el uso uno se adapta rápidamente. Aun así, por este motivo no lo recomendaría tanto para principiantes, ya que puede resultar incómodo si no estás acostumbrado/a a manejar cartas. En cambio, para personas con experiencia, es un mazo muy práctico. Las ilustraciones son las clásicas del Rider Waite, bien logradas y fieles al diseño original. No son demasiado anchas, por lo que se adaptan bien a la mano. Al inicio tienen un leve olor a plástico (no desagradable), que va disminuyendo con el tiempo. En cuanto a lo energético, el material no interfiere en la lectura. Soy tarotista con tres años de experiencia y me adapté muy rápido a este mazo; puedo canalizar sin problema y trabajar con total normalidad. El manual incluido es bastante básico (prácticamente no lo utilicé), pero la caja cumple bien su función para guardar las cartas. En mi caso, compré este mazo especialmente para hacer lecturas en vivo (como en TikTok), donde se baraja constantemente, y ha funcionado excelente. Por su resistencia y practicidad, lo recomiendo mucho para quienes usan el tarot de forma frecuente o profesional. En resumen, es un mazo duradero, funcional y de buena calidad, que probablemente se mantendrá en excelente estado por muchos años.

I’m comparing the two versions of Rider Tarots. I personally like to read intuitively, so I will focus on the images more when I pull a spread. The coloring of this plastic deck is very saturated, and I like the brightness of the colors, but the drawings are so different from the paper deck I got before. I don’t know why there’s such a big difference, and I don’t know which one is the original version, but the little red dots and red lines make some of the cards look like incomplete drafts. I really had a high expectation for this deck, but I’m so not used to the images. If you’re fine with the images, then it’s a good deck to get your hands on. The texture of the cards are grainy and matte, I guess it’s better for printing, but I personally prefer the smooth texture with paper deck.

I love this deck! The artwork is just like the first RWS deck I ever used, and the plastic material makes it very durable and easy to shuffle. Some reviewers have said that the cards are slippery, but I consider that a feature, not a bug. One thing that I would agree with several other reviewers on is that the top box lid comes off a bit too easily. I would have preferred a more snug fit. But it's still an improvement over the thin cardboard box that comes with the standard RWS deck.

Omg the plastic cards are awesome. When I first got it I was worried that it might be a little too saturated, because it is more saturated in the regular paper version. But after using it, I’m just obsessed, the plastic does take a little getting used to - It’s not quite slippery it’s just so flexible that it has the potential to go everywhere on shuffling. Once you get the hang of it though it’s incredible. I don’t particularly take my cards any where crazy, But it’s so amazing to know that if there’s accidentally anything a little wet on the table or some thing like that the cards can’t be ruined. I’m super happy with this purchase and I can already tell this will be my go to deck for its durability, clarity, everything! Very happy :)

To be honest I have been using one cardboard deck for more than 15 years. I now decided to try the plastic one but I don't think it is a nice one. They are quite big thin and filmsy. I don't know over time if I know and I learn how to use it well. This is not going to last very long because I use them for more than 3 to 4 hours everyday. I would highly recommend everybody to have a look at all reviews and then make their mind. I am honestly not to happy but I will try to connect with the deck better. Also doing smoke of Palo Santo or sage might be a bit dicey because we do have a chance of burning the deck. While shuffling the cards it is not very comfortable and they do tend to bend and also bruise your hand if you have a sensitive skin. Lets enter the future and see but as of now, I am not happy. I would have definitely given three stars only but I'm giving one more star for keeping the original pictorial print very very intact and perfect. Also,the price is a bit steep. All the best.

Exelente mazo, tanto para principiantes como para expertos. Es exactamente el mismo diseño del original, mismos colores, la textura es sedosa y agradable, aun que si se llega a percibir el plástico, por eso mismo son un poco más resbaladizas que un deck normal, pero nada a lo que un experto no se pueda a costumbrar en dos o tres tiradas, y un principiante es posible que no se percate al tacto de la diferencia. Se barajan como los dioses, no se atascan, no se dañan, no se doblan las puntas, no se pelean, no se maltratan con líquidos, hasta soportan gel sanitizante sin dañarse (vi una reseña en youtube donde mostraban eso). De la durabilidad ya mejor ni hablamos, parecen casi indestructibles, a mi siempre me han gustado los naipes para jugar de plástico, tengo unos que me han durado con mucho uso más de 10 años (suelen despintarse, pero después de muchísimo uso), por eso cuando vi este mazo de tarot no dude en comprarlo, desearía que toda mi colección de mazos de tarot fueran de plástico. Si eres profesional como yo, te vas a ahorrar mucho dinero comprando este deck, yo me gasto en promedio unos 2 o 3 mazos al año y este calculo que me durará unos dos años como mínimo. El único pero es que la tapa de la caja está floja y se safa con mucha facilidad, pero a mi eso me da absolutamente igual, por que de todos modos siempre pongo mis mazos en bolsas especiales. Sin lugar a dudas es el mejor mazo rider white clásico que puedes tener. No dudes ni un segundo en comprarlo.

It has a weird smell which gives me a headache after prolonged use alongisde a strange plasticky grime that clings to your palms. Extremely difficult to come off with soap. Which is a pity because I enjoy the saturated colors.

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I love these cards so much I have two packs of them, they are lovely to shuffle nice sharp pictures the only thing I wish the lid would stay on the box they have a habit of all falling out the box but that is a minor, all in all a lovely deck of cards a pleasure to work with