
What Are Steam Summer Sale 2025 Trading Cards?
During the Steam Summer Sale 2025 (June 27 – July 11), players can collect exclusive summer-themed digital trading cards. These cards are part of Steam’s seasonal event, allowing users to:
- Craft badges 🎖️
- Earn profile XP 🌟
- Unlock animated avatars, backgrounds & emoticons 🖼️
- Sell them on the Steam Community Market 💰
How to Earn Trading Cards
- Explore Your Discovery Queue
- Get 1 free card daily for completing your queue.
- Buy Games or DLC
- Every ~$10 spent = 1 card earned.
- Community Activities
- Participate in sale quests or micro-events for bonus cards.
- Badge Crafting (from other games)
- Any badge crafted during the event grants a Summer Sale 2025 card.
How to Craft Badges
- Gather a full set of Summer Sale 2025 cards (usually 10+ unique cards).
- Head to your Inventory > Badges section.
- Click “Craft Badge” to unlock XP, profile rewards, and chance at foil badges.
Tip: You can buy missing cards on the Steam Community Market.
Selling Cards for Steam Wallet Funds
If you’re not into crafting:
- Navigate to Inventory > Click on a card > Sell
- Price cards slightly below market average for quick sales.
- Use funds to buy more games before the sale ends!
Some foil or rare animated cards can sell for 20 – 80+, especially in the final days of the event.
Example: Maximizing Card Profits
If you earned 15 cards during the event and sold them for ₹10 each:
15 × 10 = 150 Steam Wallet balance – enough to grab an indie gem or discount a bigger title!
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Final Thoughts
Steam Summer Sale 2025 trading cards are more than just collectibles — they’re a smart way to earn XP, decorate your profile, and even recover part of your spending. Whether you’re a badge hoarder or a savvy seller, don’t forget to claim your cards before July 11!