NBA 2K players know that the higher the rating and gem level of the player card, usually the higher the overall value and MT coins, so they will work hard to get the player card with a higher rating and gems. But NBA 2K23 has many different types of cards, and the complex card system makes it difficult for many players to sort them out. To help you understand them and where to get the cards you want quickly in NBA 2K23 MyTEAM. To this end, we have compiled all the cards, with a brief description of each, what it does and how to get them.

 

 

Card	Function	Description	Collect
Player Cards	Player cards represent versions of NBA players past and present. Collect new players by opening packs or earning rewards.	The higher the overall value and gems, the better the status, and higher-level player cards can usually be sold at a better price.	Gift Packs, Auction Houses, Rewards
Arena Cards	Collect current and historic NBA arenas for your MyTEAM home.	Choose any arena card from your collection to set that arena as your primary arena. Go to the Franchise tab in the LINEUPS MANAGEMENT menu to make a selection.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Court Floor Cards	You can change the look of your stadium by adding a court floor cardd to your franchise menu.	You can change your court floor by going to the Franchise tab in the Squad Management menu and selecting a floor. You can mix and match any court cards in your collection.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Badge Cards	Level up or add badges to your player cards to improve their game or add new abilities.	To customize player badges, select the Apply Badges option in the Squad menu. You can add bronze badges to empty slots, upgrade bronze badges to silver badges, or upgrade silver badges to the gold version. You can even earn Hall of Fame level badges that can be used throughout the mode as rewards for maxing out from any level. Certain badges are restricted to certain players based on their position and style of play.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Basketball Cards	Customize the look of your MYTEAM Franchise for your home game with a designer basketball.	Collect solids, multicolors, art balls, team balls and limited edition seasonal basketballs to customize your MyTEAM franchise. You can set your home balls in the Franchise tab of the Squad Management menu.	Packs, Rewards, Auction House, Season Agendas
Prize Ball Cards	Look throughout MyTEAM for prize balls that can be opened and prizes awarded.	After each win, there is an opportunity for the prize ball to be opened and a prize awarded. Every time you complete a match, win or lose, the chances of the ball breaking after your next win increase. The Prize Ball can be set as your Home Ball in the Franchise tab of the LINEUPS MANAGEMENT menu.	Packs, Rewards, Auction House, Season Agendas
Coach Cards	The coach has the system to determine the team's style of play. Coach cards also offer bonuses to players with skill sets that match the system.	Choosing a coach will also choose the system your team will run on. A coach's gem level determines the bonuses awarded to players, and a player's skill set determines whether they fit into the system. The better a player's stamina, the more attributes they get boosted. You can change your coach or fine-tune your squad in the Coaches tab of the Squad Management menu.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Create-A-Team Cards	Use the "Create Team" card to create custom logos, uniforms, pitches and arenas.	After creating a Team Card unlocked by completing the Lifetime Agenda, you can customize your MyTEAM by designing your own logo, uniform, pitch and arena. You can find these options under the Franchise tab of the Squad Management menu.	Lifetime Agenda menu
Evolution “EVO” Cards	Evolution cards can be upgraded to a better version of that player.	Each stud on the side of an evolution card represents the level of upgrade the card can achieve by completing evolution goals. Some evolution levels will allow you to choose between two sets of rewards. You can find evolution requirements and track your progress in the "CARD EVOLUTION" menu on the "My Team" tab of the main menu.	Packs, Rewards, Auction House
Free Agent Cards	Free agent cards are limited-use player cards that disappear after five games.	Free Agent Cards allow you to temporarily use a player to gain a boost in MyTEAM matches. Once you've played 5 games with Drought, it's gone forever.	Rewards, Promotional
Moments Cards	Moments cards reflect great single-game performances from the NBA season.	Players on a winning streak may receive multiple Moments cards, but no two Moments cards are exactly alike. You can use these cards to meet challenging roster constraints, grab an opponent's defense in Infinity, or simply use the best versions of your favorite players.	Moments Packs, Auction House, Rewards
MyCAREER Cards	You can earn a free card based on your MyPLAYER.	Go to the MyTEAM area in MyCAREER to get a card based on your MyPLAYER to help you start playing MyTEAM. This card cannot be upgraded or gain new attributes.	MyCAREER
Injury Cards	Injury cards allow you to speed up the healing of wounds.	When your players miss games, player injuries heal over time. If you want an injured player to return to the field as quickly as possible, you can use an injury card to shorten the recovery time. The number of games that shorten recovery time will be shown on the card.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Logo Cards	Choose your favorite NBA logo to customize your MyTEAM team.	All 30 NBA team logos are available in the mode as well as a ton of historic NBA logos. You can set any logo card you own as your MyTEAM's logo, or use Create Team Card to design your own. Set your logo on the Franchise tab of the LINEUPS MANAGEMENT menu.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Colorway Cards	Colorway cards can be used to make customized shoes and temporarily improve the attributes of players.	Shoes can be customized to suit the player's needs. Add the Shoe Boost card to your favorite colorway cards to make your own custom shoe. Boots have more slots and game duration depending on their tier. Diamond shoes never go out of style. Add shoe boost in MT SHOE LAB menu on MyTEAM tab to create custom shoes.	Packs, Rewards, Auction House
Playbook Cards	Playbooks Cards allow you to choose which playbooks your team runs.	When you select a script you own in the Franchise tab of the Manage Squad menu, you can access any of the scripts contained within it during a match.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Pre-Order Cards	Players who pre-order cards the game will receive an exclusive promo card.	These exclusive cards are part of his pre-order promotion.	Pre-order Gift
Reward Cards	Rewards cards are earned by playing MyTEAM.	Game modes and events offer unique reward cards updated each season. Use reward tokens to get reward cards in TOKEN MARKET on the PACK MARKET tab.	Rewards, Agendas, Collection Completes, Locker Codes, Events
Starter Cards	The starter card is the Evo card you picked when you created your MyTEAM.	After your first MyTEAM match, you get a Rookie Card. You can fully evolve your first starter card instantly to get another one! See the CARD EVEOLUTION menu for requirements to get started.	Starter Option pack
Uniform Cards	Uniform cards let you set up your team's look on the court by choosing your favorite NBA or custom uniforms.	Each MyTEAM squad can choose three jerseys. Set your uniform preferences in the Franchise tab of the LINEUPS MANAGEMENT menu.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Holo Cards	Collect holographic versions of your favorite NBA players.	Market packs feature holographic versions of your favorite NBA player cards and even rewards. You can get them by opening packs, in the Auction House, or as rewards in MyTEAM.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Graded Cards	Cards can be tiered for Bonus MT when added to your lineup.	Go to the MyTEAM Authentic Card Grading Service menu to send your card out for grading. When rank cards are in your lineup, they add bonuses to the MTP you earn in-game. The higher the level, the bigger the bonus you will get.	MT Authentic Card Grading Service
Event Cards	Collect limited-time event cards and complete sets for exclusive content.	When a MyTEAM event is in progress, event cards appear in packages with limited relationships. You can collect these limited-time cards to complete your collection, or redeem them at The Exchange for exclusive rewards.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Shoe Boosts Cards	Boost cards allow you to add stat boosts when creating shoes in the MT SHOE LAB menu.	You can make your own custom shoes in the MT SHOE LAB menu. You can add the Bronze +1, Silver +2, Gold +3, or Diamond +4 bonuses to any shoe brand to create a shoe that matches your team's aesthetic and playstyle.	Packs, Auction House, Rewards
Trophy Case Cards	The trophy showcase showcases highlights from all 30 NBA teams.	Earn Trophy Case event cards throughout MyTEAM and complete each team's suit for exclusive player rewards.	Rewards