Shadow Masters Legacy v2 Bicycle Playing Cards

Combine the tried and true reliability of Bicycle with the design team of Ebullient and you have a set of cards that feature a smooth which are easy touch by way of Bicycle's air-cushion finish. The first time you learned how to play go fish or were introduced to the game of solitaire, it's likely you were holding Bicycle cards in your hands. Love these cards more than I can admit

One of the companies at the forefront of the custom playing cards movement was Ellusionist and their Black Tiger deck continues to be a modern icon. While they've since been overshadowed by the many custom decks produced in the crowd-funding era over the past decade, they continue to produce some memorable decks from time to time that are worth picking up. The Shadow Masters Legacy v2 is a black deck in the classic Ellusionist style, and represents the kind of thing that made them great to begin with. A jet black background is the chief feature of this deck, and the red and white used for the artwork and pips stands out beautifully against the inky black. This deck compares favourably with any other deck from the modern era, and is a great example of a black deck.

As usual Ellusionist and the USPCC have knocked it out of the park.....ish
These are great cards, but they don't have the smokie look of the originals nor do they feel like the originals. A little stiff and slick for my feel. Some may like that (they are wrong lol). All and all great cards one star off just because I was hoping for the same feel as the originals.

This is a well-priced, accessible deck with a great brand and art style behind it. The black cards do have a nice pop to them and could be a great addition to any collection needing simplicity, great feel, and, of course, a healthy dose of dark. At the price point, it's hard to not justify picking them up if needed.

If you like black cards, these would be a great addition to your collection! They kinda have an x-ray look that stands out and “pops!” The only downside for me is I currently only have a black close-up pad, and they look better on a different color background. Great set of cards!