Not every card has the same impact on the wall. Some motifs grab your eye instantly, others get lost. If you're wondering which of your cards has earned the jump from the binder to the wall, it helps to look at what makes a good wall motif.
First things first: the “right” card is always the one that means something to you personally. But a few motifs work especially reliably as wall art.
What makes a strong wall motif
Three things decide whether a card works on the wall: a large, expressive artwork, bold or harmonious colours, and a motif with recognition value. That's exactly why Full Arts, Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares work so well – they're designed for big impact in the first place.
With an Extended Art display, a fourth point comes in: motifs with a background or landscape are especially nice to continue outward. The extended artwork then has something to build on.
The classics: Charizard and the Kanto starters
Almost no one gets past Charizard. Few Pokémon have as many iconic cards, and as a large-scale fire motif it's a sure eye-catcher on the wall. The other Kanto starters, Venusaur and Blastoise, work just as well – happily as a trio side by side.
Pikachu: the face of the brand
Pikachu is probably the most recognisable character of all and has appeared in countless variations – from playful to elegant. If you want a wall with high recognition value, you can't go wrong here.
The Eeveelutions: made for a collector's wall
Eevee and its evolutions are a special case. Because there are several of them – Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon and the rest – hung together they form an especially harmonious group. That's the kind of motif series that really shows off a modular Hex wall.
From a single motif to a considered wall
A single strong motif is a good start. It gets really interesting when several cards together form an idea: a colour theme, an evolution line, a favourite generation. Instead of a random collection, you get a wall with a thread running through it.
That's exactly what the modular Hex Shapes® are for: you start with one card and expand the wall whenever a fitting motif comes along. If you prefer to show individual cards like classic wall pictures, the Frames® are the right shape.
Browse the character collections – from Charizard and Pikachu to the Eeveelutions – or let the display finder help.
Frequently asked questions
Which cards work best on the wall?
Cards with large, expressive artwork – so Full Arts, Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares. Iconic motifs like Charizard, Pikachu or the Eeveelutions look especially striking.
Can I combine several cards around a theme?
Yes. Evolution lines or colour themes in particular make for a cohesive wall. Modular Hex Shapes® are made for exactly this and can be expanded any time.
Does it have to be an expensive card?
No. What matters is the motif, not the market value. The best wall is the one with the cards that mean something to you.
