Stop Typing. Start Selling.
Download our free Shopify TCG template to list your trading cards manually, or use Collectibuild to sync your entire inventory in seconds.
The Old Way
The Collectibuild Way
Scan → Sync
AI does the rest
Creating products one by one is the #1 reason card shops fail to scale.
We built this template to help, but we built Collectibuild to solve it.
The Manual Grind
Writing 50+ unique product descriptions by hand. Every. Single. Card. Copy-pasting set details, rarity info, and card numbers until your eyes glaze over.
Tagging Fatigue
Manually adding "Set," "Rarity," "Type," and every other filter tag your customers need. Miss one and the card disappears from search results.
Image Hosting Hell
Photographing cards, uploading to a host, copying URLs, and pasting them into the right CSV row. One broken link and your listing looks unprofessional.
What's inside the free Shopify TCG template?
A CSV using Shopify's current product import columns, pre-filled with example Pokemon and MTG cards so you can see exactly how to format your data.
| Column | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| URL handle | URL-safe product slug | pk-sv6-167 |
| Title | Card name + set number | Carmilla - 167/167 - Twilight Masquerade |
| Description | Formatted description with set & rarity details | <p><strong>Set:</strong> Twilight Masquerade...</p> |
| Vendor | Card game brand | Pokemon |
| Product category | Shopify product taxonomy category | ... > Collectible Trading Cards > Gaming Cards |
| Tags | Filterable metadata for collections | Pokemon, SV06, Full Art, Supporter |
| Price | Your selling price | 14.99 |
| Product image URL | Public URL of your card photo (left blank in the template) | https://your-image-host.com/... |
CSV template vs. Collectibuild app
The template gets you started. The app gets you ahead.
| Feature | Manual CSV Template | Collectibuild App |
|---|---|---|
| Creation Speed | 3-5 minutes per card | ~3 seconds per scan |
| Descriptions | Write them yourself | AI-generated instantly |
| Images | Upload & link manually | Captured & hosted for you |
| Tags & Metadata | Manual entry | Automatic data fetch |
| Shopify Sync | Import CSV file | Direct API integration |
| Price | Free | Free to start (1,000 credits) |
No credit card required
Download the free Shopify TCG template
A CSV in Shopify's current product import format for trading cards. Includes example rows for Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards with proper tags, HTML descriptions, and metadata.
- Pre-configured columns for Shopify product import
- Example rows with real Pokemon & MTG card data
- Tags structured for collection-based filtering
- HTML body template for consistent descriptions
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I bulk upload trading cards to Shopify?
- Go to Shopify Admin > Products > Import and upload a product CSV. Our template uses Shopify's current column names, with example trading card data pre-filled. Replace the sample rows with your own cards, add your image URLs, and import.
- What fields does the Shopify CSV need for trading cards?
- Only Title is strictly required. For trading cards you'll usually also want URL handle, Description, Vendor, Product category (from Shopify's product taxonomy), Type, Tags for set/rarity filtering, Published on online store, Status, Price, Inventory tracker, Inventory quantity, and Product image URL. Our template includes all of these. Inventory quantity only applies to stores with a single location.
- Is there a faster way than manually editing a CSV?
- Yes. Collectibuild lets you scan a card with your phone camera and creates a complete Shopify product in about 3 seconds with AI-generated descriptions, auto-captured images, and structured metadata. No spreadsheet required.
- Does the template work for all trading card games?
- The template structure works for any TCG, sports cards, or collectible cards. The example rows show Pokemon and MTG formatting, but you can adapt the tags and description HTML for Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, sports cards, or any other game.
- Is Collectibuild free to use?
- You get 1,000 free credits when you sign up. AI recognition typically costs under 25 cents per product. Publishing to Shopify is always free. No subscription required—credits never expire.
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