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Pacific

Pacific was the 1990s card maker behind Crown Royale, Revolution and a wide range of foil-heavy inserts.

1985–2000 United States Lynnwood, Washington, USA
Sports cardsEntertainment & non-sportBaseballFootballHockeyRacing
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BARRY BONDS 1994 Pacific PRISM INSERT Baseball #28 MLB Card SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
BARRY BONDS 1994 Pacific PRISM INSERT Baseball #28 MLB Card SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Pacific at a glance

Pacific was the 1990s card maker behind Crown Royale, Revolution and a wide range of foil-heavy inserts.

Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium

Company history

A 1990s volume player[1][2]

Pacific Trading Cards was founded in 1985 and expanded across sports in the 1990s. The company produced a large number of sets and inserts, often with foil, die-cuts and unusual card shapes. Pacific was one of the loudest design voices of the era.

The 2000 shutdown[1][2]

Pacific closed in 2000 as the 1990s card market consolidated. Its brands and assets were dispersed, and the company’s output remains a time capsule of the insert era. Collectors still chase Pacific inserts, parallels and the distinctive Crown Royale die-cut designs.

Timeline

Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.

Pacific timeline
Pacific timelineDated milestones in the history of Pacific.1985: Company foundedCompany founded19851990: Sports expansionSports expansion19901994: Crown RoyaleCrown Royale19942000: Company closesCompany closes2000
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YearEventDetail
1985Company foundedPacific Trading Cards is established in Washington.
1990Sports expansionPacific expands across the major sports.
1994Crown RoyaleCrown Royale becomes a defining Pacific insert line.
2000Company closesPacific shuts down as the market consolidates.
  1. 1985
    Company founded[1]

    Pacific Trading Cards is established in Washington.

  2. 1990
    Sports expansion[2]

    Pacific expands across the major sports.

  3. 1994
    Crown Royale[2]

    Crown Royale becomes a defining Pacific insert line.

  4. 2000
    Company closes[1]

    Pacific shuts down as the market consolidates.

Brand identity

Image archive

Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.

Card fronts & backs

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BARRY BONDS 1994 Pacific PRISM INSERT Baseball #28 MLB Card SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Card fronts · 1994BARRY BONDS 1994 Pacific PRISM INSERT Baseball #28 MLB Card SAN FRANCISCO GIANTSeBay listing image
1994 Pacific #658 Mike Piazza HOF baseball card
Card fronts · 19941994 Pacific #658 Mike Piazza HOF baseball cardeBay listing image
ANDRES GALARRAGA 1994 PACIFIC BASEBALL PRIZM INSERT (ERROR) CARD #18 LOFTON BACK — reverse.
Card backs · 1994ANDRES GALARRAGA 1994 PACIFIC BASEBALL PRIZM INSERT (ERROR) CARD #18 LOFTON BACK — reverse.eBay listing image
JOHN BURKETT 1994 PACIFIC BASEBALL PRIZM INSERT (ERROR) CARD #18 C.FIELDER BACK — reverse.
Card backs · 1994JOHN BURKETT 1994 PACIFIC BASEBALL PRIZM INSERT (ERROR) CARD #18 C.FIELDER BACK — reverse.eBay listing image
WADE BOGGS 1994 PACIFIC CROWN COLLECTION BASEBALL CARD # 421 F1012
Card fronts · 1994WADE BOGGS 1994 PACIFIC CROWN COLLECTION BASEBALL CARD # 421 F1012eBay listing image

Notable sets

Notable sets
YearSetWhy it mattersSource
19941994 Pacific Crown RoyaleA signature die-cut Pacific product.[2]
19971997 Pacific RevolutionA foil-heavy 1990s set with a strong design identity.[2]

Grading notes

How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.

Die-cuts[2]

Pacific die-cut cards are prone to edge wear and bent points. Check the cut edges carefully.

Foil surface[2]

Foil surfaces scratch and show print lines; surface flaws are common and heavily graded.

How to identify Pacific cards

1990s[1]

The Pacific wordmark and product name appear on the card; foil and die-cut designs are common.

Crown Royale[1]

Crown Royale cards use a distinctive die-cut crown shape.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Pacific start making cards?

Pacific began issuing cards in 1985.

Who owns Pacific now?

Pacific is defunct; its brand assets have changed hands over time.

What is Pacific known for?

Pacific was the 1990s card maker behind Crown Royale, Revolution and a wide range of foil-heavy inserts.

Sources & methodology

Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.

  1. Wikipedia: Pacific Trading Cards (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
  2. Cardboard Connection: Pacific (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)

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  • Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.

Cite this profile

PreGradeCards Research. “Pacific.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/pacific

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