The Cardsmiths Currency Holiday 2025 Trading Card Pack has officially been announced and is going live today, 29 December.
Designed as a premium holiday drop, Currency Holiday packs combine festive, original artwork with high-end parallels, gemstone refractors, and the ever-popular cryptocurrency redemption cards, making them a standout release for both collectors and breakers.
Priced at USD $49.99 per pack, expectations are naturally high, with the community anticipating at least one meaningful “hit” per pack, consistent with previous Holiday releases.
What Is the Currency Holiday 2025 Trading Card Pack?
Each Currency Holiday 2025 pack contains:
- 5 trading cards per pack
- Holiday-themed artwork, characters, and seasonal motifs
- A mix of base cards, parallels, and premium refractors
- A chance to pull Cryptocurrency Redemption Cards
Gemstone & Holiday Refractors: What to Expect
As of launch day, it is still to be confirmed whether any new Holiday-exclusive refractors will debut in the 2025 set. However, looking at Currency Holiday 2024 (see table below) provides a strong reference point for what collectors may see again this year.
Gemstone & Holiday Refractors
(2024 Holiday reference)
| Refractor / Gem | Print Run | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Garnet | 75 | Standard Gem |
| Silver | 50 | Standard Gem |
| Gold | 10 | Standard Gem |
| Snowflake Refractor | 3 | Holiday Special |
| Christmas Tree | Non-disclosed | Holiday Special |
| Gingerbread Man | 55 | Holiday Special |
| Wreath | 40 | Holiday Special |
| Candy Cane | 30 | Holiday Special |
| Present | 25 | Holiday Special |
| Snowman | 20 | Holiday Special |
| Star | 12 | Holiday Special |
The Holiday Special designs, such as Snowflake, Gingerbread Man, and Christmas Tree, are visually distinct from the usual gemstone spectrum and have become some of the most sought-after Currency variants due to their limited, seasonal nature.
Snowflake Refractor & Series 5 Expectations
An important point for collectors: in previous Holiday releases, the Snowflake Refractor was not limited only to the Holiday set.
Historically, Snowflake Refractors introduced during the Holiday drop were also made available for the main Currency series. Based on this precedent, the community widely expects Snowflake Refractor Gem cards for Currency Series 5 to appear through the Holiday 2025 release.
While this has not yet been formally confirmed, the crossover pattern has been consistent in prior years and is closely followed by collectors aiming to complete full Series 5 gem rainbows.
Previous Holiday sets also included special Cold Foil inserts. Whether Cold Foils return in Holiday 2025 will become clear once packs start opening.
Cryptocurrency Redemption Cards: The Ultimate Holiday Chase
As with all Currency releases, Cryptocurrency Redemption Cards remain one of the biggest draws of the Holiday set.
Randomly inserted redemption cards may feature:
- Bitcoin (BTC) – full and fractional
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Litecoin (LTC)
- Dogecoin (DOGE)
The headline chase is once again the 1 Bitcoin Redemption Card, one of the most coveted pulls in modern trading cards and a major reason Holiday packs attract attention well beyond traditional TCG audiences.
Price Point & Community Expectations
At $49.99 for just 5 cards, Currency Holiday packs sit firmly in the premium category. Historically, this price point has created an expectation of a guaranteed hit, whether in the form of:
- A gemstone refractor
- A Cold Foil
- Or a cryptocurrency redemption
Early openings will quickly determine how Holiday 2025 stacks up against prior years.
Currency Holiday Rarity Guide (Reference)
Currency Holiday Trading Cards – Holiday Refractor & Gemstone Rarity Guide (previous Holiday reference)
This guide remains a useful reference while the full Holiday 2025 checklist and confirmed variants are still being finalized.
Track Currency Holiday 2025 on HoloHoard
As usual, Currency Holiday 2025 will be fully supported on HoloHoard shortly after release.
Collectors will be able to:
- Track cards by set, card, and variant
- Log gemstone refractors and Holiday specials
- Maintain wishlists, duplicate lists, and trade lists
- Share collections via public or private links
Once official checklists and confirmed variants are published, Holiday 2025 will slot seamlessly into existing Currency collections.
Final Thoughts
The Cardsmiths Currency Holiday 2025 Trading Card Pack looks set to continue the tradition of festive design, premium chases, and serious upside, especially with the potential return of Snowflake Refractors and Cold Foils.
With packs officially live today, all eyes now turn to the first breaks to see what surprises this year’s Holiday drop has in store.
For collectors, it’s officially time to unwrap the season.
