Monkey King is a central character originating from the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (西游记), and he remains one of the most beloved and influential mythological figures in China.
In this novel, Sun Wukong, born from a stone, attains supernatural powers through Taoist practices. However, after a rebellion against the heavenly realms, he is imprisoned beneath a mountain by the Buddha. Five hundred years later, he embarks on a transformative journey with the monk Tang Sanzang (唐三藏), riding on the White Dragon Horse alongside two other disciples, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. Their mission: to retrieve Buddhist sutras from the West, the realm of Buddha and his disciples in India. where Buddha and his followers dwell.
Monkey King
- Limited to 800 with unique serial numbers
- POP OUT Tuck Case
- HOLO Foil
Monkey King represents the quintessential blend of wit and courage in East Asian culture. His character has been reimagined in numerous forms across literature, drama, and film.
In this decks of cards , we pay homage to the iconic portrayal of Monkey King from these mythological origins.
POP-OUT Tuck Case
The craftsmanship and design of these cards are laden with intricate details, in the center of each card tuck case is an elegant plaque, bearing the inscription "Monkey king 悟空."
The layering of designs already tells a rich story. We want it to have the craftsmanship level of embossing.
You can see the elements like overhanging eaves, coiled dragons, scriptures, sacred relics, cloud patterns, and mythical beasts on the card box are accentuated by the embossing. To do justice to the "Monkey King" theme, we collaborated with the top design team in China, ARK.
The tuck case is more than just a container; it serves as a gateway to a realm of enchantment. With the innovative POP OUT feature, when the box is opened, it reveals the Monkey King's legendary transformations.
Translating all this inspiration onto playing cards has been a tribute to the tale and an acknowledgment of its historical and cultural significance.
Holo Foil
The Monkey King, as well as all the cards in the Boxset, feature what players call "HOLO." By using advanced gold foil material that interacts with light, it not only maintains its metallic luster but also adds a colorful effect, significantly enhancing the overall luxury.
Journey to the West
This is a lightweight Edition, Journey to the west playing cards.
In addition to the Monkey King, there are a total of four main characters from the "Journey to the West." Based on this, we've modified the design of the ACE cards, tuck case, and card backs to represent the entire main character group. With the same luxurious embossing and exquisite illustrations, the playing cards exude a unique charm.
Very limited quantities available!!
