diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/cards.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/cards.dm
index f63efd61a615..89aea51bb8c0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/cards.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/cards.dm
@@ -266,6 +266,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items/playing_cards.dmi'
 	icon_state = "empty"
 	w_class = SIZE_TINY
+	flags_obj = parent_type::flags_obj|OBJ_IS_HELMET_GARB
 
 	var/concealed = FALSE
 	var/pile_state = FALSE