Card Deck Shuffler API

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Randomize multi-deck card shoes for games and simulations.

Card Deck Shuffler randomizes standard playing card decks using Fisher-Yates or riffle algorithms. Pass the deck count and optional jokers to get the full ordered cards with rank, suit, shorthand symbols, and the top card.

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GETapi.apiverve.com/v1/carddeckshuffler
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Example
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "total_cards": 52,
    "decks_used": 1,
    "includes_jokers": false,
    "shuffle_method": "fisher-yates",
    "cards": [
      {
        "rank": "8",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "8 of Spades",
        "short": "8♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "2",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "2 of Spades",
        "short": "2♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "Queen of Hearts",
        "short": "Q♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "7",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "7 of Clubs",
        "short": "7♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "Queen of Spades",
        "short": "Q♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "King",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "King of Hearts",
        "short": "K♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "6",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "6 of Spades",
        "short": "6♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "Queen of Diamonds",
        "short": "Q♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "King",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "King of Diamonds",
        "short": "K♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "4",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "4 of Hearts",
        "short": "4♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "7",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "7 of Hearts",
        "short": "7♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "8",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "8 of Clubs",
        "short": "8♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "4",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "4 of Spades",
        "short": "4♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "9",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "9 of Hearts",
        "short": "9♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Ace",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "Ace of Diamonds",
        "short": "A♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Jack",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "Jack of Diamonds",
        "short": "J♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Jack",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "Jack of Hearts",
        "short": "J♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "2",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "2 of Clubs",
        "short": "2♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Jack",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "Jack of Clubs",
        "short": "J♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "Queen of Clubs",
        "short": "Q♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "9",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "9 of Spades",
        "short": "9♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "8",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "8 of Diamonds",
        "short": "8♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "10",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "10 of Spades",
        "short": "10♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "9",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "9 of Clubs",
        "short": "9♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "4",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "4 of Clubs",
        "short": "4♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Ace",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "Ace of Clubs",
        "short": "A♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "7",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "7 of Diamonds",
        "short": "7♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "7",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "7 of Spades",
        "short": "7♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "5",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "5 of Diamonds",
        "short": "5♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "10",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "10 of Clubs",
        "short": "10♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "10",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "10 of Diamonds",
        "short": "10♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "6",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "6 of Hearts",
        "short": "6♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "King",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "King of Spades",
        "short": "K♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Jack",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "Jack of Spades",
        "short": "J♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Ace",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "Ace of Hearts",
        "short": "A♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "5",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "5 of Hearts",
        "short": "5♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "King",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "King of Clubs",
        "short": "K♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "10",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "10 of Hearts",
        "short": "10♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "2",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "2 of Diamonds",
        "short": "2♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Ace",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "Ace of Spades",
        "short": "A♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "3",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "3 of Clubs",
        "short": "3♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "5",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "5 of Clubs",
        "short": "5♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "8",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "8 of Hearts",
        "short": "8♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "3",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "3 of Spades",
        "short": "3♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "6",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "6 of Clubs",
        "short": "6♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "4",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "4 of Diamonds",
        "short": "4♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "2",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "2 of Hearts",
        "short": "2♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "3",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "3 of Diamonds",
        "short": "3♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "9",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "9 of Diamonds",
        "short": "9♦"
      },
      {
        "rank": "5",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "5 of Spades",
        "short": "5♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "3",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "3 of Hearts",
        "short": "3♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "6",
        "suit": "Diamonds",
        "card": "6 of Diamonds",
        "short": "6♦"
      }
    ],
    "top_card": {
      "rank": "8",
      "suit": "Spades",
      "card": "8 of Spades",
      "short": "8♠"
    },
    "bottom_card": {
      "rank": "6",
      "suit": "Diamonds",
      "card": "6 of Diamonds",
      "short": "6♦"
    },
    "sample_hand": [
      {
        "rank": "8",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "8 of Spades",
        "short": "8♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "2",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "2 of Spades",
        "short": "2♠"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Hearts",
        "card": "Queen of Hearts",
        "short": "Q♥"
      },
      {
        "rank": "7",
        "suit": "Clubs",
        "card": "7 of Clubs",
        "short": "7♣"
      },
      {
        "rank": "Queen",
        "suit": "Spades",
        "card": "Queen of Spades",
        "short": "Q♠"
      }
    ]
  }
}

About the Card Deck Shuffler API

Card Deck Shuffler works by generating standard 52-card decks and applying shuffling algorithms. Supports up to 10 decks, optional jokers, and returns complete shuffled deck with sample hands and card details.

What people use it for

Card Games
Generate shuffled decks for online card games, poker, and blackjack applications
Simulations
Simulate card distributions and test card game probabilities with random shuffles
Game Development
Implement card shuffling functionality in gaming applications and virtual casinos
Teaching Tools
Demonstrate shuffling algorithms and randomization concepts in educational applications

Ways to call it

One endpoint, many ways in — REST with JSON, XML, YAML and CSV, plus GraphQL and an MCP interface for AI agents.

JSON
Default REST response
XML
Markup format
YAML
Human-readable
CSV
Tabular export
Beta
GraphQL
Query language
New
MCP
For AI agents

Other ways to use Card Deck Shuffler

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Questions.

Common questions about the Card Deck Shuffler API.

Read the docs
Can I add jokers and choose different shuffling methods?
Yes, you can toggle jokers on or off and select different shuffling methods through request parameters. When enabled, jokers are mixed directly into the randomized card sequence alongside standard suits.
Can I shuffle more than 10 decks at once?
No, Card Deck Shuffler supports up to 10 combined decks per request. If your simulation or game requires a shoe larger than 10 decks, you will need to trigger multiple requests and combine the resulting card arrays.
Are the bottom card and sample hand included on the Free plan?
No, the bottom card and five-card sample hand are premium fields. Free plan calls return the full shuffled card list, card count, and top card details. Upgrading to Starter or higher unlocks both the bottom card and sample hand.
How far does the Starter plan go for shuffled decks?
Starter covers up to 100,000 deck shuffles each month, which works out to about $0.30 per 1,000 shuffles. Each API call uses 2 credits. If you only need to test your integration, the Free plan provides 100 shuffles every month.
What card information does each shuffle return?
Each card entry in the returned deck contains rank, suit, full card name, and shorthand notation with suit symbols. The response also includes metadata such as total card count, number of decks combined, and the top card.

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