Assassin's Creed Legacy II: Onyx vs Garnet Editions Compared

Quick answer

Choose the Onyx Signature Edition (product ID 600865) if you want the lower upfront price and the same core 55-card tribute deck. Choose the Garnet Signature Edition (product ID 600853) if you prefer its distinct colorway and are comfortable paying a bit more. Both share Room One's Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box with 5-layered paper, embossing, and hot foiling, so the real decision comes down to color preference and budget.

What actually differs between Onyx and Garnet

The two Assassin's Creed Legacy Ver. II Signature Editions are built on the same foundation: 55 fully customized playing cards that pay homage to the lore and characters of the series, housed in Room One's Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box. That tuck box uses 5-layered paper to make the graphics stand out, with embossing and hot foiling adding a touch of elegance. The catalog facts do not list differences in card stock, finish, or artwork beyond the edition color, so treat the colorway as the primary visual differentiator.

Where they diverge is price. The Onyx edition is listed at USD 17.08 (compared to a USD 28.00 comparison price), while the Garnet edition is listed at USD 21.00 (also compared to USD 28.00). Both offer savings against the comparison price, but Onyx carries the lower entry point. Neither listing specifies a print run or numbering, so if limited-edition status matters to you, that information is not available here.

Packaging and presentation: what you get with either edition

Both editions arrive in the same Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box, so the unboxing experience is consistent. The 5-layered paper construction is designed to give the graphics more depth, and the embossing and hot foiling add a tactile, premium feel. If you display decks on a shelf or in a case, the tuck box is likely to be the most visible element, which makes the Onyx or Garnet color choice more consequential than it might seem.

Each edition also offers an optional "Bundle with Carat Case?" add-on. A Carat Case protects the tuck box from shelf wear and handling, which is worth considering if you plan to keep the deck sealed or display it long-term. The catalog does not specify whether the case is acrylic or another material, so check the product page for details if that matters to you.

How the Collector Set changes the math

If you are drawn to the Legacy series as a whole, the Assassin's Creed Legacy Playing Cards Collector Set (product ID 600492) bundles four decks—BLACK | SIGNATURE Edition, WHITE | SIGNATURE Edition, BLACK | HIDDEN BLADE Edition, and WHITE | HIDDEN BLADE Edition—plus a coin, listed at USD 67.32 against a USD 99.00 comparison price. That works out to roughly USD 16.83 per deck before accounting for the coin, which is lower than either the Onyx or Garnet edition on its own.

The trade-off is that the Collector Set does not include the Onyx or Garnet Signature Editions specifically, and it does not list the same optional Carat Case bundle. If your goal is to own the widest slice of the Legacy line, the set is the more efficient route. If you specifically want the Onyx or Garnet colorway, the individual editions are the only way to get them.

A note on the Man City deck as a comparison point

For context on how the Legacy editions sit in the broader playing card range, the Man City Playing Cards - Away Edition (product ID 600898) is listed at USD 16.20 against a USD 27.00 comparison price. It is an officially licensed Manchester City FC deck with a black tuck box, premium foil details, and club iconography, fan chants, and ornamental details inspired by the modern City badge. It offers a similar price-to-presentation ratio but serves a completely different audience: football fans rather than Assassin's Creed collectors.

The Man City deck also lists different option types—Bundle Size and Bundle with Accessory?—rather than the Carat Case bundle. If you are cross-shopping purely on price per deck, it is competitive, but it is not a substitute for the Legacy series if the game's lore is what you are after.

Trade-offs: Onyx vs Garnet vs Collector Set

• Onyx Signature Edition — lowest entry price: At USD 17.08, it is the cheapest way to get a Legacy Ver. II Signature Edition deck with the 55-card count and Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box. The trade-off is that you get the Onyx colorway only, and the catalog does not list any limited-edition numbering. Best if color preference is flexible and budget is the priority.
• Garnet Signature Edition — color premium: At USD 21.00, you pay roughly USD 4 more than Onyx for the same card count, tuck box construction, and optional Carat Case bundle. The only documented difference is the Garnet edition color. Choose Garnet only if you specifically want that colorway; otherwise Onyx delivers the same specs for less.
• Collector Set — breadth over color: At USD 67.32 for four decks plus a coin, the set beats both individual editions on cost per deck. However, it excludes Onyx and Garnet entirely and does not offer the Carat Case bundle. Pick the set if you want variety across the Legacy line; pick Onyx or Garnet if you want that specific Signature Edition look.

Product facts at a glance

• Assassin's Creed Legacy Ver. II Playing Cards - Onyx Signature Edition: Onyx Signature Edition: 55 fully customized playing cards in Room One's Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box with 5-layered paper, embossing, and hot foiling. Listed at USD 17.08 (comparison price USD 28.00). Optional bundle with Carat Case. The lower-priced way to get the Legacy Ver. II Signature Edition experience, with the same card count and tuck box construction as the Garnet.
• Assassin's Creed Legacy Ver. II Playing Cards - Garnet Signature Edition: Garnet Signature Edition: 55 fully customized playing cards in the same Signature Accordion 3D Tuck Box with 5-layered paper, embossing, and hot foiling. Listed at USD 21.00 (comparison price USD 28.00). Optional bundle with Carat Case. Costs about USD 4 more than Onyx for the same core specs, so the premium is for the Garnet colorway rather than additional cards or packaging features.
• Assassin's Creed Legacy Playing Cards - Collector Set: Collector Set includes four decks (BLACK | SIGNATURE, WHITE | SIGNATURE, BLACK | HIDDEN BLADE, WHITE | HIDDEN BLADE) plus a coin. Listed at USD 67.32 (comparison price USD 99.00). A lower cost-per-deck route into the Legacy line, but it does not include the Onyx or Garnet editions and lists no Carat Case bundle option.

Which Legacy Ver. II edition should you buy?

Best for

• Collectors who want the lowest-cost entry into the Legacy Ver. II Signature Edition line (Onyx).
• Buyers who prefer the Garnet colorway and are willing to pay a small premium for it (Garnet).
• Anyone who wants the option to add a Carat Case for display or storage (both Onyx and Garnet).

Not for

• Collectors who want the widest variety of Legacy decks at the lowest cost per deck — choose the Collector Set instead.
• Fans of officially licensed football merchandise — the Man City Away Edition is the relevant deck, not the Legacy series.
• Buyers who need documented limited-edition numbering — that detail is not supplied for either edition.