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 ready-to-import CSV with every column Shopify needs to create complete trading card products, pre-filled with example Pokemon and MTG cards so you can see exactly how to format your data.
| Column | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Handle | URL-safe product slug | pk-sv6-167 |
| Title | Card name + set number | Carmilla - 167/167 - Twilight Masquerade |
| Body (HTML) | Formatted description with set & rarity details | <p><strong>Set:</strong> Twilight Masquerade...</p> |
| Vendor | Card game brand | Pokemon |
| Tags | Filterable metadata for collections | Pokemon, SV06, Full Art, Supporter |
| Variant Price | Your selling price | 14.99 |
| Image Src | Hosted image URL for the card | https://images.collectibuild.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
Get the exact CSV format Shopify expects for trading card products. 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?
- You can import products via Shopify Admin > Products > Import using a CSV file. Our template gives you the exact column format Shopify expects, with example trading card data pre-filled. Just replace the sample rows with your own cards and import.
- What fields does the Shopify CSV need for trading cards?
- Handle, Title, Body (HTML) for descriptions, Vendor, Standard Product Type, Tags for set/rarity/type filtering, Published status, Option1 Name and Value, Variant Price, Inventory Tracker and Qty, and Image Src. Our template includes all of these pre-configured.
- 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.
Ready to ditch the spreadsheet?
Start listing your trading cards in seconds with AI-powered scanning and automatic Shopify sync.
No credit card required. Start with 1,000 free credits.