Apollo Playing Cards

Playing cards by ARK.
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Apollo Playing Cards

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Apollo

Apollo is one of the most important and versatile gods, often depicted as a handsome and youthful deity. He is the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Leto, a Titaness. Apollo is associated with various aspects of life, including music, poetry, healing, prophecy, archery, and the sun.

Some of the key aspects of Apollo are:

  • God of the Sun: Apollo is often portrayed as the god of the sun, driving a chariot across the sky every day, bringing light to the world.
  • God of Music and the Arts: Apollo is also known as the god of music, poetry, and the arts. He is often depicted with a lyre, a stringed musical instrument, and is credited with inventing the lute.
  • God of Prophecy: Apollo is the patron deity of prophecy and oracles. The most famous oracle associated with him is the Oracle of Delphi, where people would seek his guidance and prophecies through priestesses known as Pythia.
  • Healer and Protector: Apollo is believed to have healing powers and is often invoked for curing diseases and ailments. He is also seen as a protector of shepherds and their flocks.
  • Archery: Apollo is a skilled archer and is often depicted with a bow and arrows. He is said to have used his arrows to bring both healing and death, depending on his mood or the situation.
  • Mythological Stories: Apollo is involved in numerous mythological tales and adventures, including his conflicts with other gods, his love affairs, and his interactions with mortals.

Overall, Apollo is a complex and multifaceted deity who embodies various aspects of life and nature in Greek mythology.

ARK

Driven by innovation and creativity, disrupting tradition. As our concept: continuous exploration & infinite innovation, creating the unprecedented surprise.

From the innovation and creativity of the products, from the absolute height of the design level, from the discovery of various high-end crafts and the first use in the field of cardboard, from the clever structure and refinement of the packaging, and from the integration of every aspect, ARK is committed to making something that will amaze the world.

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The offer

The offer consists of five different decks: standard, HOLO, special, gilded and luxury black.

Custom courts:

Custom courts for the Apollo deck
Custom courts

Standard Deck

The standard deck is an Apollo themed design, with illustrations from Olympus mythology. The tuck case is unique and is a pop-out that can be manouvered to depict the sun. The deck has colored foil stamping and is limited (numbered) to 3333 decks.

Standard Edition tuck
Standard Edition tuck case
Standard Edition tuck case - fully open
Standard Edition tuck case
Standard Edition aces
Standard Edition aces
Standard Edition jokers
Standard Edition jokers

HOLO Deck

The HOLO deck is an Apollo themed design, with illustrations from Olympus mythology. The tuck case is unique and is a pop-out that can be manouvered to depict the sun. The deck has colored foil and is limited (numbered) to 999 decks.

HOLO Edition tuck
HOLO Edition tuck case
HOLO Edition backs
HOLO Edition backs
HOLO Edition courts
HOLO Edition courts

Special Deck

The special deck is an Apollo themed design, with illustrations from Olympus mythology. The tuck case is unique and is a pop-out that can be manouvered to depict the sun. The deck is monochromatic and is limited (numbered) to 999 decks.

Special Edition tuck
Special Edition tuck case
Special Edition tuck back
Special Edition tuck back
Special Edition cards
Special Edition cards

Gilded Deck

The special deck is an Apollo themed design, with illustrations from Olympus mythology. The tuck case is unique and is a pop-out that can be manouvered to depict the sun. The deck is monochromatic and is limited (numbered) to 999 decks.

Gilded Edition tuck
Gilded Edition tuck case
Gilded Edition ace front-and-back
Gilded Edition ace front-and-back
Gilded Edition cards
Gilded Edition cards

Luxury Black Deck

The luxury black deck is an Apollo themed design, with illustrations from Olympus mythology. The tuck case is unique and is a pop-out that can be manouvered to depict the sun. The deck is full black, including the edges and is limited (numbered) to 99 decks.

Luxury Black tuck
Luxury Black tuck case

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Pricing

Option Price (HKD)
Standard Edition 233.00
Artist Boxset (HOLO+Special+giftbox) 585.00
Walnut Boxset (Gilded+giftbox) 1 445.00
All-in (all sets+Luxury Black) 2 851.00

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