Pamela Colman Smith

Pamela Colman Smith

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In 1909 artist Pamela Colman Smith’s involvement with the Order of the Golden Dawn led to a commission from Arthur Edward Waite to create a 78-card tarot deck. Originally known as the Rider deck, it was the first to include full pictorial scenes for the Minor Arcana pips. Pamela’s varied mystical influences are evident throughout the deck. Once considered revolutionary, The Rider-Waite® deck has set the standard for hundreds of other decks and has inspired a myriad of different versions available here. 

Learn more about Pamela Colman Smith. Explore the variations of the Rider-Waite® and Smith-Waite Tarot below.


  • The Gift of Tarot 50-piece Display
    The Counter Display contains 50 Gift of Tarot envelopes, with a random mix of five differently colored envelopes. 
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 25)
    Reviews: 1
    • $197.50
  • 6-unit Rider-Waite® Gravity Feed Display
    Once considered revolutionary, the Rider-Waite deck has become the most popular tarot deck in the world, and has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks.
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    • $131.70
  • The Complete Tarot Kit
    The Complete Tarot Kit includes everything needed for beginner to intermediate students.
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 8)
    Reviews: 1
    • $51.95
  • Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story
    Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story brings together the work of four distinguished scholars who have devoted years of research to uncover the life and artistic accomplishments of Pamela Colman Smith.
    Score: 4.25 (votes: 4)
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    • $45.00
  • The Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set
    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Rider-Waite Deck, the Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative set will be cherished by all tarot collectors and art lovers.
    Score: 5.00 (votes: 1)
    Reviews: 1
    • $39.95
  • Exploring Tarot Using Radiant Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck and Book Set
    This deck/book set provides everything you need to understand tarot.
    Score: 4.25 (votes: 4)
    Reviews: 1
    • $34.95
  • Universal Waite® Tarot Deck/Book Set
    Universal Waite Tarot imbues the classic Rider-Waite Tarot with eye-appealing colors that soothe and inspire. This deck/book set includes a 78-card Universal Waite Tarot deck, the Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite, and a fold-out Celtic Cross spread sheet.
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    • $31.95
  • The 100% Plastic Rider Tarot Deck®
    100% plastic tarot cards are durable, resistant to bending, easy to shuffle and can last up to 50 times longer than paper cards.
    Score: 3.81 (votes: 16)
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    • $26.95
  • Universal Waite® Tarot — Premier Edition
    Special larger high profile packaging provides greater display impact, more shelf presence, and less pilferage.
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    • $26.95
  • Rider-Waite® Tarot — Premier Edition
    Special larger high profile packaging provides greater display impact, more shelf presence, and less pilferage.
    Score: 3.75 (votes: 8)
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    • $26.95
  • Giant Rider-Waite® Tarot
    The most popular tarot deck in the world is available as a super-sized pack.
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 7)
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    • $26.95
  • Original Rider-Waite® Tarot Set
    The Original Rider Waite Tarot Pack presents a faithful facsimile of the tarot deck painted by Pamela Colman Smith and published by Rider and Co. in 1910.
    Score: 3.77 (votes: 26)
    Reviews: 1
    • $25.95
  • Black & White Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck
    The Black & White Rider-Waite® Tarot features the line artwork and hand-drawn titles created in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith. The 78-card borderless, linen finish deck has special black foil gilded edges.
    Score: 5.00 (votes: 2)
    Reviews: 2
    • $24.95
  • Glow In The Dark Tarot
    Glow in the Dark Tarot is based on Pamela Colman Smith’s beloved Rider-Waite® Tarot artwork and features her hand-drawn titles. Enjoy illuminating readings with this 78-card deck that glows after being exposed to light.
    Score: 4.43 (votes: 7)
    Reviews: 1
    • $24.95
  • Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless
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    Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless
    Pamela Colman Smith’s beloved tarot artwork, created in 1909 under the direction of Arthur E. Waite, is now presented in a borderless format for a more immersive reading experience.
    Score: 4.20 (votes: 10)
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    • $23.95
  • Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck
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    Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck
    The Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck is a faithful reproduction of the original deck created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909 under the direction of Arthur E. Waite.
    Score: 3.86 (votes: 21)
    Reviews: 3
    • $23.95
  • Apprentice Tarot Deck
    Apprentice Tarot, based on the popular Universal Waite® deck, offers an engaging and enjoyable introduction to tarot. Relying on memorization can limit readers’ understanding of a card. Keywords are printed right on the cards, making it easier for the apprentice to focus on the meaning in the visual clues.
    Score: 4.50 (votes: 8)
    Reviews: 1
    • $22.95
  • Rider-Waite™ Playing Card Deck
    This unique 78-card poker deck features Rider-Waite® Tarot images. The deck includes 22 Major Arcana, 52 Minor Arcana combined with their matching playing card indices and four Knights, which may be used as Jokers.
    Score: 4.67 (votes: 3)
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    • $22.95
  • Reflective Tarot Featuring the Radiant Rider-Waite® Tarot (Pocket Size)
    Printed on luminescent holographic cards, this shimmering tarot deck accentuates the vibrant colors of the Radiant Rider-Waite® for dynamic readings. 78 cards measure 2.5” x 3.75”
    Score: 4.75 (votes: 4)
    Reviews: 1
    • $22.95
  • Rider-Waite-Smith® Tarot Deck
    Rider-Waite-Smith® Tarot Deck, formerly known as Pamela Colman Smith’s RWS Tarot, presents the beloved 1909 artwork of Pamela Colman Smith in a refreshing new palette of soft, subtle colors framed with elegant ivory parchment borders.
    Score: 4.14 (votes: 7)
    Reviews: 1
    • $21.95
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