2025 Kakawow Marvel Aura Trading Cards: Kaka-not so-wow!
In this review, we open 2 boxes of Marvel Aura trading cards by Kakawow. Come see what we think about these cards.
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9/25/20252 min read
Product Review: 2025 Aura Marvel Trading Cards by Kakawow
As a longtime collector and fan of Marvel and trading cards in general, I was eager to crack open two boxes of the 2025 Aura Marvel Trading Cards by Kakawow—a company known for their Warner Brothers and Disney sets. These new Aura cards promised high-end finishes, limited-number pulls, and a wide variety of Marvel characters. So, how did they stack up? Here’s my honest take.
🃏 The Good
1. Visual Appeal & Print Quality
Right off the bat, I was struck by the card design. The foil treatments are vibrant, the art is eye-catching, and the overall presentation is sleek and premium. Cards like Spider-Girl, Iron Man, and Moon Knight looked stunning, with vivid backgrounds and swirling rainbow foil patterns that really pop.
2. Quality Pulls
Each box offers 1–4 limited number cards, and I managed to pull a Cyclops (308/390), Moon Knight (24/45), MODOK (137/145), and Storm (283/390). These numbered inserts felt special and well-executed. Pulling characters like Thanos, Spider-Man 2099, and Carnage added excitement and variety.
3. Pack & Box Construction
The boxes are well-labeled, with both English and Chinese instructions and rarity indicators. Packs were easy to open without damaging the cards, which is a big win for collectors who care about card condition.
🤨 The Not-So-Good
1. Disappointing Base Set Variety
Here’s where things dip a bit. The base set is only 83 cards, and with two boxes, I saw a lot of repeats. Characters like Gamora, Miss America, Quicksilver, and Hawkeye showed up multiple times, which began to dilute the thrill of each new pack.
2. Limited Access to Insert Sets
While the box advertises a wide range of chase and insert sets—like Legend of Spider-Man, Major Events, Villains of Marvel, Infinity Gauntlet, and more—I barely saw any of them. Across 20 packs, I only pulled a few Marvel 80s Legends and Debut cards, with most of the specialty sets completely absent. For a set boasting 2,591 total card designs across 19 subsets, the lack of variety was disappointing.
3. Missed Redemption Opportunity
Both boxes included a checklist/redemption card, but the redemption deadline had already passed. For collectors buying boxes later in the year, that’s a letdown.
💸 Final Verdict
At around $200 per box, the 2025 Aura Marvel cards look fantastic and have solid card stock and printing quality. But for the price, the lack of diversity in base and insert pulls leaves a lot to be desired. While the numbered cards are a highlight, most collectors will likely find themselves buried in duplicates.
Would I recommend them?
Yes, for the visuals and premium finish.
No, if you're hoping for diverse pulls and deeper set completion.
Kakawow, you've got the formula down—now just expand that base set and seed more of the inserts evenly. Don't become the next Epoch with tiny base sets and elusive content. Here's hoping future releases are corrected.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Beautiful cards, but not quite a masterpiece.