CIPHER Card Deck

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ART · DROP 001 · COMUN

Every back is a working cipher.

A full poker deck — 52 cards and two jokers on premium 305 gsm stock — with a custom back that genuinely decodes to a message. We don’t print the key. Decode it. Ships in a clear acrylic display case.


Specs

  • CipherWorking backit decodes to a message
  • Custom cipher back
  • 305 gsm premium stock
  • 52 + 2 jokers · poker size
  • Clear acrylic display case
Honest: it’s a standard, fully playable poker deck — the faces are the normal 52 + 2 jokers. The custom work is the back: a cipher that genuinely decodes to a message. The acrylic case is a clear display box, not a printed tuck box.
305 g/m²WeightPoker sizeFitsDrop 001Drop
Verified before shippingDiscreet packagingShips worldwide

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Estimated Delivery:
03 - 08 Aug, 2026
CMN-D1-06-ART
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Specs

Specs

Specifications

Material100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
Fabric weight200 g/m² (5.9 oz/yd²)
FitOversized, dropped shoulders
SleevesFitted, double-topstitched hems
Collar1×1 ribbed, wide
FinishSelf-fabric back-neck tape · double-stitched bottom hem
CertificationsGOTS · OCS · GRS
ColourwaysBlack · White
OriginBlank from Bangladesh, printed by COMUN
Good to know

  • US sizing — runs larger than EU; order one size down for a closer fit
  • Unisex oversized cut
  • Signature barricade graphic, front
  • Cold wash inside-out, hang or low tumble dry

Field Questions

Field Questions

Field questions

Is the back really a cipher, or just a pattern?
Really a cipher. The glyphs on the back decode to an actual message — it's not decorative noise. We don't print the method; it's a known cipher, so solving it is on you.
Can I actually play with it?
Yes. It's a standard 52-card poker deck plus two jokers, normal faces, on premium 305 gsm stock — shuffles and deals like any good deck.
What does it decode to?
A real message tied to the Commune de Paris, 1871 — the same barricade COMUN's house graphic comes from. Beyond that: decode it.
What's the card stock?
305 g/m² premium coated cardstock — smooth, durable, easy to shuffle. Standard 2.5 × 3.5" poker size.
How does it ship?
In a clear acrylic display case — a box you can stand the deck in, not a throwaway printed sleeve.

Transparency

Transparency

Honest about this

A standard, fully playable poker deck — 52 cards and two jokers, normal faces, premium 305 gsm stock. The custom work is the back: a cipher that genuinely decodes to a real message, not just a pattern that looks like one.

We don't print the key anywhere — that's the point. It's a known cipher; if you want the message, you solve it. The acrylic box is a clear display case, not a printed tuck box.

About the brand

Comun

People’s Defense Initiative
CIPHER Card Deck

CIPHER Card Deck

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Product Details

THE PIECE · CIPHER DECK

A working cipher on the back of every card.


CIPHER is a full poker deck — 52 cards and two jokers on premium 305 gsm stock — with a custom back that isn't decoration. It's a working cipher. Decode it and it reads a credo of the Commune de Paris, 1871 — the same barricade COMUN's house graphic is rendered from. We don't hand you the method; it's a known cipher, and the answer is sitting on the back of all 54 cards. Plays like any deck, sits in a clear acrylic case, hides a message in plain sight.

Why this piece
FEATURE
A working cipher back

Not a pattern — the back genuinely decodes to a message. We don't tell you how.

FEATURE
Premium 305 gsm stock

Smooth coated cardstock that shuffles and deals clean — built to last years.

FEATURE
Full playable deck

Standard 52 cards plus two jokers — plays like any poker deck.

FEATURE
Clear acrylic case

Displays the deck like the artifact it is, not a throwaway tuck box.

Every back is a cipher.

The cipher back — decode it.

THE BACK

Every back is a cipher.

The back of all 54 cards carries a working cipher — a field of glyphs that looks like a pattern and isn't. Decode it and it spells a real message: a credo of the Commune de Paris, 1871, the same barricade COMUN's house graphic is rendered from.

We don't print the key. It's a known cipher — the answer is sitting in your hand on every card. Solve it.

THE DECK

Premium stock, plays like any poker deck.

A full 52-card poker deck plus two jokers, printed on 305 gsm premium coated stock — smooth, snappy, easy to shuffle and deal. Standard 2.5 × 3.5" poker size, standard faces.

Ships in a clear acrylic case — a display box, not a printed sleeve. Play with it or stand it on a shelf; it works as both.

Premium stock, plays like any poker deck.

305 gsm stock, clear acrylic case.

Rating & Review

Based on 30 Reviews
  1. Patrick O.
    (verified owner)

    Decent deck, good for a casual game. Handling is smooth and the back is nicely done. I’d have loved a marked or coded gimmick to match the “CIPHER” name, but as a straight playing deck it’s well made and looks the part.

  2. Aaron M.
    (verified owner)

    Solid deck for cards or collecting. Finish is smooth, shuffles clean, back is distinctive. Not a luxury embossed-foil situation, but it never claimed to be — it’s a well-made standard deck with a strong custom back. Fair value.

  3. Ben R.
    (verified owner)

    Good deck, well made, fun back design. Handles smoothly out of the box. Not a luxury collector’s edition but it’s a genuinely usable, nicely-printed deck at a fair price. Use it for poker and it’s held up well.

  4. dex_
    (verified owner)

    the back design is sick. quality cards too, not the flimsy promo kind. iykyk

  5. Théo R.
    (verified owner)

    Très bon jeu, le carton a un vrai grain qualitatif, les cartes glissent sans coller. Le dos est élégant et discret. Pour le prix, c’est largement au-dessus des jeux personnalisés habituels. Je recommande.

  6. zeke.w
    (verified owner)

    unexpectedly good. handles like a real deck, design is understated but cool. better than half the “premium” decks i’ve bought online

  7. rhea.k
    (verified owner)

    nice deck, cards feel premium. one corner of my tuck box arrived a little dinged from shipping but the cards inside were perfect. would still recommend

  8. Hugo L.
    (verified owner)

    Bonne qualité globale, finition lisse, dos custom soigné. La boîte est un tuck classique, sans relief, donc côté collection c’est surtout les cartes qui valent le coup. Pour jouer, rien à redire, elles sont excellentes.

  9. Marcus D.
    (verified owner)

    Good deck. The finish is smooth and it shuffles well. Only thing for fellow collectors — the box is a standard tuck, not a fancy embossed one, so display value is more about the cards than the packaging. Cards themselves are genuinely nice.

  10. quentin_t
    (verified owner)

    proper air cushion finish, fans like butter. as a deck collector this earns its spot. the custom back is clean

  11. Julien M.
    (verified owner)

    Jeu de cartes de très bonne facture. Le grammage est sérieux, la finition lisse, le dos custom soigné. Je m’attendais à un truc promotionnel sans intérêt, c’est en fait un vrai jeu agréable à manipuler. Bonne surprise.

  12. dani.r
    (verified owner)

    quality deck fr. shuffles clean, back is minimal and cool. nice little collectible

  13. Henry G.
    (verified owner)

    I collect decks (somewhere north of 60 now) so I had a real eye on this. The stock is a proper playing-card weight with an air-cushion finish — fans and springs cleanly, doesn’t clump. The custom COMUN back is well-registered, no off-centre printing on the ones I checked. Tuck box is sturdy. As a brand artifact it punches above merch.

  14. José B.
    (verified owner)

    Better quality than most branded decks I’ve handled. Smooth finish, clean back design, sturdy box. I shuffle a lot and these break in beautifully rather than going limp. A genuinely good deck that happens to carry the brand. Recommend to fellow players.

  15. mo_
    (verified owner)

    good cards, clean back, sturdy enough box. nothing flashy but everything’s done right. happy with it as a little extra in the order

  16. Camille D.
    (verified owner)

    Cartes agréables à manipuler, finition lisse, dos personnalisé réussi. Acheté en complément de commande, et franchement c’est devenu un petit plaisir des soirées entre amis. Bonne qualité de carton, ça dure.

  17. tariq
    (verified owner)

    clean, premium feeling, distinctive. didn’t expect to like a card deck this much but here we are. W add-on

  18. eli.r
    (verified owner)

    bought it expecting novelty merch, got an actually usable deck. handles smooth, back design is clean. play poker with it weekly now

  19. Sophie F.
    (verified owner)

    Bought as a gift for my partner who plays a lot of cards. He was impressed with the handling and the design. Took about a week to arrive. Nice quality object, the only “downside” is it made me want more from the brand.

  20. David T.
    (verified owner)

    “Information, bluff, asymmetry” — fine, it’s a deck of cards, but it’s a really well-made one and the framing made me smile. Air-cushion finish, snaps nicely, the back has a subtle pattern that looks great spread out. Good drop artifact and actually fun to play with.

  21. Noah B.
    (verified owner)

    Shipped quicker to NZ than I expected. The deck is the real deal — air-cushion finish, clean cuts, properly registered back print. I do a bit of card flourishing and these handle far better than novelty decks. Genuinely impressed for what it is.

  22. nina.b
    (verified owner)

    got it as a little add-on, ended up being one of my favourite things from the order. cards are properly nice and the design goes hard

  23. Sam P.
    (verified owner)

    Came as part of my drop order and it’s punching well above “free merch.” Proper card stock, smooth finish, distinctive back. I’ve used worse decks that cost more on their own. Nice touch including a real artifact instead of a sticker pack.

  24. wesley.k
    (verified owner)

    underrated piece of the drop. cards are quality, the back design is so clean. use them all the time

  25. Pauline R.
    (verified owner)

    Acheté plus comme objet de marque que pour jouer, mais finalement on l’utilise à chaque soirée. Le carton est de qualité, les cartes glissent bien, le dos personnalisé est élégant. Bel objet, pas un simple gadget promo.

  26. Grant H.
    (verified owner)

    As both a card player and someone who likes the brand, this hit the spot. The stock has snap, the finish lets them glide, and the back artwork is tasteful — recognisable up close, subtle from across the table. A drop artifact that’s actually functional. More of this please.

  27. Tom W.
    (verified owner)

    Use these for actual poker nights and nobody believes they came free-ish with a streetwear drop. They handle like a proper casino-grade deck. The custom back is recognisable without being garish. Lovely little object.

  28. Marie L.
    (verified owner)

    Très belle qualité, les cartes s’étalent et se mélangent parfaitement. Le dos COMUN est discret et classe. On l’utilise en famille, tout le monde a remarqué la qualité du carton. Excellent objet de collection autant que de jeu.

  29. Florian B.
    (verified owner)

    Cartes de qualité casino, finition agréable, dos COMUN très réussi. Je collectionne un peu les jeux et celui-ci a toute sa place. Manipulation fluide, carton résistant. Un bel objet, bien plus qu’un goodie.

  30. luca
    (verified owner)

    clean deck, premium feel, back design slaps. cop if you actually play, not just for the shelf

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