The shared foundation of Version 10 and Version 12

Both decks are part of the Case Study Playing Cards line and follow the same physical format. Each contains 52 regulation playing cards, 2 jokers, and 2 info cards measuring 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Both are printed in China on Japanese paper and pressed and finished to Dan and Dave's exact specifications. The supplied records also list letterpress printing on an original Heidelberg Cylinder Press in San Diego, California by Clove St. as a preparation detail for the line.

That means your choice between Version 10 and Version 12 is not about card count or size. It comes down to price, edition availability, and which version's design you prefer.

Version 10 and Version 12 side by side

  • Version 10: Case Study Playing Cards Version 10: 52 regulation playing cards, 2 jokers, and 2 info cards measuring 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Catalog price USD 18.60 (comparison price USD 30.00). Version 10 is the lower-priced option in this comparison, while offering the same card count and dimensions as Version 12.

    Version 10

    Version 10

  • Version 12: Case Study Playing Cards Version 12: 52 regulation playing cards, 2 jokers, and 2 info cards measuring 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Catalog price USD 20.10 (comparison price USD 30.00). Version 12 costs slightly more than Version 10 at catalog price, but shares the same core specifications.

    Version 12

    Version 12

What the price difference actually buys

At catalog prices, Version 10 is USD 18.60 and Version 12 is USD 20.10, a difference of USD 1.50. Both list a comparison price of USD 30.00. The supplied records do not explain why Version 12 costs more, so treat the gap as a preference question rather than a performance claim. If you are choosing purely on budget, Version 10 is the lower-cost entry. If you have a reason to prefer Version 12's design or edition, the difference is small enough that it should not be the deciding factor.

Standard vs Artist Proof: the variant that matters

Both Version 10 and Version 12 offer Standard and Artist Proof variants. The records include a shipping notice for Version 12 Artist Proofs: they are being signed/numbered and will be back in the warehouse June 24th for fulfillment. No equivalent notice appears in the supplied Version 10 record.

  • Version 10 Standard: The standard deck at USD 18.60. The supplied record does not include a shipping delay notice for this variant.
  • Version 10 Artist Proof: Listed as an available variant. The supplied record does not confirm signing or numbering details for this variant.
  • Version 12 Standard: The standard deck at USD 20.10. The supplied record does not include a shipping delay notice for this variant.
  • Version 12 Artist Proof: Being signed/numbered and expected back in the warehouse June 24th for fulfillment, per the supplied shipping notice. If you need a deck immediately, choose the Standard variant or Version 10.

Which version fits how you use cards

Both decks are described as ideal for magic, cardistry, and games with cards. If you plan to open and use the deck regularly, either version works, and the lower catalog price of Version 10 makes it the easier choice to put into rotation. If you collect signed or numbered editions, the Version 12 Artist Proof is the one with confirmed signing and numbering in the record, but plan around the June 24th fulfillment date. The Version 10 Artist Proof is listed as available, but the supplied record does not confirm whether it is signed or numbered.

Edition context from the Case Study line

  • Version 10: Version 10 is part of a line that includes 144 signed and numbered editions of the Case Study Poster, which brings together all 84 designs from the Case Study Playing Cards on a 16x20 sheet. This confirms that signed and numbered collectibles exist in the broader line, but it does not mean every deck variant is signed or numbered.
  • Version 12: Version 12 is listed alongside Version 11, Version 10, and earlier versions in the Case Study Playing Cards line, with Version 01 shown as sold out. Availability changes across versions, so check the current product page before assuming a specific version or variant is in stock.

What the records do not settle

The supplied information does not describe differences in design, finish, or handling between Version 10 and Version 12 beyond the shared specifications. It also does not confirm whether the Version 10 Artist Proof is signed or numbered, or how many Artist Proofs exist for either version. If those details matter to your purchase, verify them on the product page before ordering. For most buyers, the decision comes down to price and whether you want the confirmed signed/numbered Artist Proof of Version 12.