Short description: Tarot of the Unexplained by Davezilla — a wildly original 78-card tarot deck reimagining the major and minor arcana through the lens of cryptids, ghosts, UFOs, and urban legends. Bigfoot stands in for the Hermit; alien abductions reframe the Tower; haunted locations anchor the suits. For seekers who find more truth in the strange and unexplained than in traditional imagery, this deck offers both a genuinely hilarious and psychically open reading experience. A standout gift for the unconventional. Description: Quick Specs Brand: Davezilla (indie creator) Type: 78-card tarot deck with guidebook Size/Quantity: Full 78-card deck, standard tarot format Best for: Unconventional readers, paranormal enthusiasts, shadow work, gift giving Tarot of the Unexplained: Cryptids, Ghosts, and UFOs as Arcana Tarot of the Unexplained is a full 78-card tarot deck by the creator known as Davezilla, reimagining both the major and minor arcana through the lens of cryptids, paranormal phenomena, urban legends, and unexplained events. Bigfoot stands in for the Hermit, embodying deliberate solitude and the search for truth in isolation. The Tower becomes a scene of alien abduction, the sudden catastrophic disruption of ordinary reality from above. Mothman, the Dogman, the Jersey Devil, and dozens of other figures from American and global paranormal folklore populate the minor arcana suits, each carrying the traditional card meaning through their specific folkloric associations. The deck is structured according to standard Rider-Waite-Smith conventions, meaning the suit and positional meanings translate directly for anyone with existing tarot knowledge. The pips cards in each suit carry scene-based imagery rather than abstract pip arrangements, making intuitive reading accessible even without consulting the companion guidebook. The art direction is distinctive: Davezilla's illustration style combines graphic humor with genuine unsettling atmosphere, a combination that reflects the dual nature of paranormal subject matter, simultaneously absurd and genuinely strange. Who This Deck Is For This deck performs particularly well for readers who find traditional tarot imagery too formal, too European, or too removed from contemporary cultural reference points. The cryptid and paranormal iconography creates a different reading atmosphere than classical decks: more immediate, more visceral, and often more literally descriptive. A reader who draws the Hermit and sees Bigfoot tends to get the isolation message faster and more personally than when viewing the traditional cloaked elder. The humor in the imagery does not soften the readings; if anything, it lowers resistance to uncomfortable truths by delivering them through a familiar and entertaining frame. I carry it alongside other unconventional and indie decks in my tarot decks collection. It is a standout gift for the unconventional seeker, the horror and folklore enthusiast, and the reader who has grown tired of decks that take themselves entirely seriously. The queer and inclusive sensibility visible in the deck's design choices makes it a natural fit for readers seeking more diverse representation in their practice tools. How to Use Tarot of the Unexplained How to approach your first readings with the Tarot of the Unexplained deck and get the most from its paranormal imagery. Shuffle with a specific question in mind Shuffle the Tarot of the Unexplained deck with a question about your current situation in mind. The cryptid and paranormal imagery activates a different kind of intuitive reading than classical decks, often more literal. Draw and read the specific creature or phenomenon Draw three cards for a past, present, and future spread. With this deck, read the specific creature or phenomenon depicted as a clue. Bigfoot as Hermit suggests deliberate isolation. The UFO Tower suggests sudden disruption. Journal your first responses before consulting the guidebook Pair this deck with a notebook to record your responses to each image. Davezilla's visual humor often surfaces unexpected emotional truths, and writing down your first reaction before consulting the guidebook deepens the reading. The Tarot Fellow Standard I stock the Tarot of the Unexplained because it earns its place as a legitimate reading tool, not just a novelty item. Davezilla built a structurally sound RWS deck and then populated it with imagery that genuinely changes how readers engage with familiar card meanings. The paranormal frame gives the tarot's archetypes a fresh set of clothes that work. Browse my full tarot and divination collection for additional indie and unconventional decks worth exploring. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Tarot of the Unexplained? It is a 78-card tarot deck by artist Davezilla reimagining the major and minor arcana through cryptids, ghosts, UFOs, and urban legends. Bigfoot, Mothman, and other phenomena replace traditional figures across all 78 cards. Is this deck beginner-friendly? Yes. The deck follows standard Rider-Waite-Smith structure, so anyone familiar with the classic card positions and suit meanings can read it immediately. A guidebook is included to explain the creature correspondences. Who is this deck best suited for? It fits readers who find traditional imagery overly formal, as well as those drawn to paranormal subjects, horror aesthetics, and outsider art. It reads seriously despite the humor and handles shadow work topics with genuine depth. Who created the Tarot of the Unexplained? Davezilla is the creator. The deck is considered an indie tarot, produced outside the major publishing houses, which means the card stock, art direction, and interpretive framework all reflect a singular artistic vision.
