Got piles of Magic: The Gathering (MTG) cards all over your desk about to topple over? Been there.
Worried about ruining your Commander decks by carrying them around in rubber bands? I sure am, bruh.
Tired of ruining your cards because you stored them in your socks, and then they accidentally ended up in the laundry? Man, it's like you really know me.
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, then this guide is for you.
In this guide to storage for your MTG cards, we'll look at:
<ul>
<li>Storage basics: Why should I store my cards anywhere other than a shoebox?</li>
<li>Types of storage: What size of storage do I need? What if I want to take my cards places?</li>
<li>Top card storage brands: What are some of the best brands making storage options for MTG cards?</li>
</ul>
<h3>Affiliate Disclosure</h3>
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<ul>
<li>Protection - A big reason we want to store our Magic cards in proper containers is to protect them from various things that can cause them harm, like:
<ul>
<li>Liquids, such as soda, rain, or delicious Mai Tais</li>
<li>Humidity</li>
<li>Sun light</li>
<li>Falls and spills</li>
<li><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Treasure Nabber" href="#" target="_blank">Treasure Nabber</a>s</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Organization - Organizing your card collection makes it so much easier to find cards that you need, whether it's to put them in a deck, to trade them at your local game store (LGS), or to sell them on sites like <a href="https://www.cardsphere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cardsphere</a>.</li>
<li>Easier to transport - Want to take your Commander deck to your LGS to play? You can't just throw it in your glove compartment (well, you can, but try not to); you need a container that'll protect that deck while you're on the move.</li>
</ul>

The best way to store your Magic deck is in a dedicated deck box. Options for these are plentiful, and easy to find at any LGS that sells cards.
Deck boxes come in all kinds of colors, patterns, materials, coatings, and shapes. These options really come down to your personal preference and how you want your deck box to look and feel.
But there's one aspect of deck boxes that isn't up to preference, and that's size. Deck boxes come in many sizes, so it's important that you're getting one that's capable of holding your deck. For Commander players, in particular, you need to make sure that the box can hold 100 sleeved cards.
What's more, if you're <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/should-you-double-sleeve-your-commander-decks?utm_source=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">double-sleeving your deck</a>, you'll need to account for that in the box size as well. Some deck boxes hold 100 single-sleeved cards, but not 100 double-sleeved. Check the packaging on the box to make sure it fits your needs.
Some boxes are built for holding and transporting several decks. Just like single deck boxes, these come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and materials.

Maybe you're just looking for storage options for single cards, or a handful of cards from your collection. There are options for this as well.
To store individual cards with extra protection, you'll want to get some top loaders (a few manufacturers also make side loaders). These are hard plastic shells that you can slide an individual card into to keep it safe from liquids, dents, or curling (foil curling is a big problem with Magic cards printed in the last few years).
For storing a small number of cards, binders are a great option. Not only do they keep your cards safe, they're also great for easily viewing the cards, since the cards are stored in clear plastic pages that generally hold nine cards on each side. Binders can even be used to hold a large number of cards, as long as you get one that's big enough.
One potential drawback to binders is that you have to be careful when adding to or removing from the binder page, as too much pressure on one spot on a card can do damage to it. But if you take care, this should be avoidable.

If you love Drafting, and you've built your own <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/cube-could-fix-your-relationship-with-magic-the-gathering" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cube to Draft with</a>, you'll need a way to store your cube cards.
Larger deck boxes are great for holding cubes. Just make sure to check the packaging on the box to see if the size meets your needs. Also remember that if your cube is sleeved, then you'll need a bigger box to accommodate.
When Cube Drafting, you may want to have shells for individual packs that you create from your cube. Some manufacturers make cube "shells" for this very purpose, which are basically just really skinny versions of deck boxes, built to hold only 15 cards - the size of a Booster pack - at a time.

Storing your Magic collection can look a lot of different ways. And no one way is the right way; it all comes down to what meets your needs without exceeding your budget.
I don't store my collection in just one way. I have a system that works for me that uses binders for holding the cards I use often, deck boxes for holding my decks, and long cardboard boxes for the bulk that gets used less frequently.
Most people tend to store really large collections in cardboard boxes built for this purpose. These boxes are usually cheap, but mostly durable. They are, however, susceptible to water damage, so make sure to keep them on a shelf off of the floor if your home is in danger of flooding.

Dragon Shield is one of the most respected sleeve makers in the business, but they also make great card storage options too, like binders, deck boxes, and cube shells.
Below are a few great storage options from Dragon Shield. You can get a 5% discount on Dragon Shield's website by using code edhrec on all of your purchases there.
<div id="attachment_170119" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/card-storage/all-albums/zipster?ref=edhrecast"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170119" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-170119 size-full" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Art_Zipster_BANNER_1000x300.png" alt="Dragon Shield Art Zipster line of binders" width="1000" height="300" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Art_Zipster_BANNER_1000x300.png 1000w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Art_Zipster_BANNER_1000x300-300x90.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Art_Zipster_BANNER_1000x300-768x230.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a>Dragon Shield Art Zipster line of binders</div>
Binders
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/signature-series-the-ejsingandr-art-zipster-360/AT-39502?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Ejsingandr - Art Zipster</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/card-codex-zipster-binder-regular/AT-38010?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Card Codex Zipster Binder - Midnight Blue</a></li>
</ul>
Cube Shells
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/cube-shell/AT-30524?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cube Shell Shadow - Black</a></li>
</ul>
Deck Boxes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/nest-deck-box-100/AT-40202?ref=edhrecast">Nest +100 black/green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/double-shell-deck-box/AT-30650?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Double Shell - Blood red</a></li>
</ul>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Arcane-Tinmen-Fortress-Compatible-Gathering/dp/B0CZS4X236/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RX5YU1BLLZEJ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d0MHeLZaptO466lNh6N9qRldF71ZquSf1NgWclc7R85RxPNyOiCuJ0qrWvNi3DqCKbYinJw-kAkS9iQAiLBnB3qgdk4oo77bIinwUQSDeNRh71uiUDpidxcAY-zVjLprepU5CR-0DRjsQXqOhCxYNa94_Lq-YytEuCXTDM4br0dxxynC8tnv7wO8gtkZLZo-M-YuvWt-2ELtvVL7kaHe-DujcISk1QNw_o-Ahr9mC0Vf6n3K9lz9mjvHAkU9OTAvxXBYnVrTQ9ywu4iy6isieaMANlo9BchdqT7n-2OOPK0.N6FcG0T7llpHIH3D4_qSjPXj4Ib_B1hY7ySzvPKfOm8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=dragon+shield+card+storage&amp;qid=1763569750&amp;sprefix=dragon+shield+card+storage%2Caps%2C127&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1200ct Fortress - Black (Amazon)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Arcane-Tinmen-Fortress-Compatible-Gathering/dp/B0CZS4RQCJ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RX5YU1BLLZEJ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d0MHeLZaptO466lNh6N9qRldF71ZquSf1NgWclc7R85RxPNyOiCuJ0qrWvNi3DqCKbYinJw-kAkS9iQAiLBnB3qgdk4oo77bIinwUQSDeNRh71uiUDpidxcAY-zVjLprepU5CR-0DRjsQXqOhCxYNa94_Lq-YytEuCXTDM4br0dxxynC8tnv7wO8gtkZLZo-M-YuvWt-2ELtvVL7kaHe-DujcISk1QNw_o-Ahr9mC0Vf6n3K9lz9mjvHAkU9OTAvxXBYnVrTQ9ywu4iy6isieaMANlo9BchdqT7n-2OOPK0.N6FcG0T7llpHIH3D4_qSjPXj4Ib_B1hY7ySzvPKfOm8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=dragon+shield+card+storage&amp;qid=1763569750&amp;sprefix=dragon+shield+card+storage%2Caps%2C127&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1200ct Fortress - White (Amazon)</a></li>
</ul>

Another brand is Ultra Pro, a company that has been around for over 70 years. Many players will recognize Ultra Pro as a common purveyor of binders, sleeves, and deck boxes with recognizable Magic art on them.
Ultra Pro typically releases new products every set release, so you can get your favorite character or scene from the set on a number of different storage options.
<div id="attachment_170120" style="width: 689px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-PRO-PRO-Binder-Collectors-Leatherette/dp/B0CSQM2K33/ref=sr_1_38?crid=2CIQ8DYWJGDLZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2gAL_h2BUgBM3CYCuo-vjcuzhD1EcFw6y1JZ4pciraK2SQEzmT-kTagC6gcIM7UENWIWSZVQi5RUEjuLyEd25ep0eaR4B-vuULnl-1wyBsCobOHi57ZozfxWlHj_DUjjVxqwNZ58rmk-awceGiuo0w3JrniCOr_XG53ldrG8msc4Bzgkidm6IQpLC_2YZNwHzmFDZcDObqC5Ap5z7_xZzfDrrwzdXLjSPxOHmItXU2bGjJkgppevEunDtYEgXfx-Mgl7IoC_h_Jkpx7nODY3dXM1mqphNDlKvFHc89mp4kw.jCHOryU3lgMrQmoMhE5fJ4YJyTawWRtZbZ--y5kSCB8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+binder&amp;qid=1763495598&amp;sprefix=ultra+pro+binder%2Caps%2C135&amp;sr=8-38"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170120" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-170120 size-full" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultra-Pro-Lotus-Binder.jpg" alt="Ultra Pro Lotus Binder" width="679" height="548" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultra-Pro-Lotus-Binder.jpg 679w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultra-Pro-Lotus-Binder-300x242.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px" /></a>Ultra Pro Lotus Binder</div>
Binders
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4i6TLHe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eclipse 9-Pocket PRO-Binder - Royal Purple</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4rctRWN">3" Blue Collectors Album</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LMKTux">Mana 8 9-Pocket PRO-Binder Lotus</a></li>
</ul>
Deck Boxes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4iv3W93" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Satin Cube Deck Box - Arctic White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XavnLl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Satin Hi-Gloss Emerald Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XG2gQc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Final Fantasy Tidus Commander 100+ Deck Box</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/43Kf0Jc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mana 8 - Island 100+ Deck Box</a></li>
</ul>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4o9QEzY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-Compartment Clear Card Box</a></li>
</ul>

Ultimate Guard is also one of the top brands making storage options. They're particularly known for their large carrying boxes, like the Arkhive and Omnihive, as well as their classic Boulder deck boxes. These are known for their velvety felt inside that gives each box a premium feel and may be easier on the edges of the cards you store in them.
<div id="attachment_170121" style="width: 689px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultimate-Guard-Omnihive.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170121" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-170121" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultimate-Guard-Omnihive.jpg" alt="Ultimate Guard Omnihive" width="679" height="514" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultimate-Guard-Omnihive.jpg 679w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ultimate-Guard-Omnihive-300x227.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px" /></a>Ultimate Guard Omnihive</div>
Binders
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49pTkFP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zipfolio 360 - 18 Pocket Xenoskin Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4o9QWqy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zipfolio 360 Xenoskin Bloomburrow</a></li>
</ul>
Deck Boxes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/44mT72F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boulder 100+ Classic - Malachite</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4prSi0R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sidewinder 100+ Xenoskin - Edge of Eternities</a></li>
</ul>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4pqdww8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arkhive 800+ Deck Case - Grey</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4rcUB9s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Superhive 550+ - Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4i85qWm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arkhive 400+ - Red</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/47S0Tnv">Omnihive 1000+ - Petrol</a></li>
</ul>

Gamegenic is a newer manufacturer on the scene, but they're highly regarded by many content creators in the Commander community due to their surplus of 100+ count deck storage solutions.
You can see they have a range of storage options for Cubes, and a Cards Lair for the larger slices of your collection.
<div id="attachment_170122" style="width: 689px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gamegenic-Bastion-Deck-Box.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170122" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-170122" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gamegenic-Bastion-Deck-Box.jpg" alt="Gamegenic Bastion Deck Box" width="679" height="421" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gamegenic-Bastion-Deck-Box.jpg 679w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gamegenic-Bastion-Deck-Box-300x186.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px" /></a>Gamegenic Bastion Deck Box</div>
Binders
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XawQBl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casual Album 24-Pocket - Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X4FwJx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zip-Up Album 18-Pocket - Purple</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X4Vpjd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prime Ring-Binder - Black</a></li>
</ul>
Cube Shells
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4oTnBlj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cube Pocket 15+ Deck Box - Clear</a></li>
</ul>
Deck Boxes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4rcaBJ0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bastion 100+ XL Deck Box - Blue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ifuXgq">Squire Plus 100+ XL Convertible - Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/47SuFbR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sidekick XL Green 100CT - Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/486oxeJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stronghold 200+ XL Convertible Purple</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49wBL70" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Academic 133+ XL Premium - Blue</a></li>
</ul>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ibNUR7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slide Card Cases 12 pack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X83BPz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dungeon Deck Box 1100+ Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4oR1z2z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cards Lair 400+ Convertible Deck Box Blue</a></li>
</ul>

Quiver Time is another newer manufacturer that has already garnered a lot of respect and support from players and creators alike. Their Bolt Card Case is incredibly popular and customizable with a few different colors. You can also hook your own strap to them (one is provided in the box) as well for that extra touch of personality.
Quivers are especially useful as soft-sided but durable storage hardware that can hold multiple decks or simply a large row of cards. You'll often see these in use at MagicCons in the Command Zone, and for good reason, they're much smaller and easier to organize than a full backpack.
<div id="attachment_170123" style="width: 689px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quiver-Time-Bolt.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170123" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-170123" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quiver-Time-Bolt.jpg" alt="Quiver Time Bolt" width="679" height="684" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quiver-Time-Bolt.jpg 679w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quiver-Time-Bolt-298x300.jpg 298w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quiver-Time-Bolt-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px" /></a>Quiver Time Bolt</div>
Deck Boxes
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Time-Citadel-Storage-Organizes/dp/B09BXQKH1H?th=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Citadel Deck Block 100+ - Orange</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Time-Artemis-66x93mm-Sleeves/dp/B097KQY617?th=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5x Deck Blocks and Sleeve Bundle 100+ - Mixed colors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Time-Nexus-Deck-Block/dp/B0DM9LHN4S?th=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Modular Nexus DeckBlock 100+ - Red</a></li>
</ul>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Time-Premium-Loaders-Cards/dp/B0BBSNNX9L?th=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premium 3x4 Top Loaders 10ct</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teal-Bolt-Card-Carrying-Case/dp/B08LNRPZCB?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolt Card Carrying Case - Teal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Portable-Carrying-Exterior-Compatible/dp/B0796SC4V7?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quiver Card Carrying Case - Purple</a></li>
</ul>

If you're looking to store a lot of cards on a budget, then you can't go wrong with these options from BCW. The brand is well known for having durable yet affordable storage options (and hello, ease-of-sticker-placement!).
If you're looking for a cheap and quick way to store a ton of cards for the long term, under your bed, or in a closet BCW is your brand.
<div id="attachment_170124" style="width: 738px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BCW-Card-House-Storage.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-170124" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-170124" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BCW-Card-House-Storage.jpg" alt="BCW Card House Storage" width="728" height="688" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BCW-Card-House-Storage.jpg 728w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BCW-Card-House-Storage-300x284.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px" /></a>BCW Card House Storage</div>
Card Storage
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LZye7r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Card House Storage Unit 12x800ct Boxes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4rcWYcm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Monster Box - 3200</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Kbigqi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">400-ct Trading Card Storage Box</a></li>
</ul>

The EDHREC Guide to MTG Card Storage

New to playing Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and want to learn about sleeves for your cards? Unhappy with the sleeve brand you've been using and want to know about other options? Want to get some sleeves as a holiday gift for your friend or loved one? If you answered Yes to any of these questions, this guide is for you.
In this guide to sleeves for your MTG deck, we'll look at:
<ul>
<li>Sleeve basics: Why should I sleeve my deck? How do I put my MTG cards into sleeves?</li>
<li>Choosing the right sleeves for your MTG cards and decks: What kind of sleeve sizes and types are there?</li>
<li>Top MTG sleeve brands: What are the top brands making MTG sleeves?</li>
</ul>
<h3>Affiliate disclosure</h3>
We greatly value your support at EDHREC and thank you for your continued readership. By clicking on the links provided and by purchasing products mentioned within this guide, we may receive a small affiliate commission.

<ul>
<li>Protection - The number one reason we use sleeves on our cards is to protect them from various things that could cause them harm, like:
<ul>
<li>Liquids</li>
<li>Sun light</li>
<li>Dents and creases</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Easier shuffling - Having your Magic deck sleeved up makes it easier to shuffle the cards without having to bend them, as the sleeves allow the cards to slide in between each other. How well the cards shuffle while sleeved is often referred to as "shuffle feel."</li>
<li>Aesthetics/Self-Expression - In addition to utility, sometimes sleeves are there to make our decks look nice! Sleeves come in all kinds of colors and designs, so players can express their aesthetic style or interests with their sleeves.</li>
</ul>

Putting your cards into a regular card sleeve is very simple. All you have to do is slide the card into the protective pouch of the sleeve until it reaches the other end, with the card's face on the side of the sleeve's clear side.
<div id="attachment_169573" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-scaled.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169573" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-169573" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-1024x771.jpg" alt="Putting a Magic card into a sleeve" width="1024" height="771" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-300x226.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-768x578.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-2048x1542.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a>Putting a Magic card into a sleeve</div>
But be careful not to apply too much pressure to any one spot on the card as you do, since this can cause damage to the card.
If you feel too much resistance as you slide the card in, apply pressure to a different spot or try a different method.
If you're double-sleeving your card, you'll put the card into the inner sleeve first, then slide the card into the regular sleeve.

TCG sleeves are not all the same size. So it's important that you pick the right size for your Magic cards.
You'll want to look for the term "standard size." These sleeves are sized to fit Magic cards, which are measured at 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (63.5mm by 88.9mm).
Make sure to avoid any sleeves that say "Japanese size," as these won't fit Magic cards. These sleeves are smaller, and used for card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Cardfight!! Vanguard.
There are also sleeve types known as "inner" or "outer." While these card sleeves will fit your Magic cards, they're intended to be used only for double- and triple-sleeving.
We'll talk about this a bit more later in the guide, but just know that inner and outer sleeves shouldn't be used on their own, but in addition to regular, standard size sleeves.

TCG sleeves come in various quantities, so it's important to know what quantity to buy. If you're buying sleeves for a deck, particularly a Commander deck, you'll want to get a 100-count sleeve package.
If you're getting sleeves just for card storage, then you can buy however many you need for your collection.

Here's where things get tricky. There are a vast number of card sleeve types that you can use. And what you use will be entirely up to how you want your sleeves to look and feel.
Every sleeve manufacturer has their own product lineup, but we'll do our best to cover common terms across brands. Here are a list of terms you'll see frequently and what they mean.
Toploading/sideloading - This refers to which side of the sleeve the card will slide into. Toploaders are most common.
Matte/Gloss - This refers to how shiny the surface of the sleeve is.
Penny sleeves - These are ultra cheap sleeves, only meant to be used for card storage. Do not buy them to use for decks.
Inner/outer sleeves - These are used for double- or triple-sleeving your decks. They don't replace the standard sleeves, but are used in addition to them, as added protection.
For more information about double-sleeving, <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/should-you-double-sleeve-your-commander-decks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check out my recent article here</a>.

Dragon Shield is one of the most respected sleeve makers in the business, and my personal choice for sleeving up my Commander decks - and no, I'm not being paid to say that. I'm particularly a fan of their art sleeves, but everything they make is top notch.
Their art sleeves come in various styles, such as matte, matte dual, brushed, or classic. And they also have dozens of non-art sleeves with beautiful colors in styles like metallic, pastel, non-glare, and the classic matte.
They also have seasonal products for holidays, like Christmas and Halloween, that are great for feeling festive or scratching that collector's itch.
You can get a 5% discount at checkout by using code edhrec on your Dragon Shield purchases.
Here are a few of my favorite Dragon Shield sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/dragons-in-space/AT-12386?_gl=1*1fcy7wy*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzEzNjkzNzE2LjE3NjI5NjE3OTc.*_ga_2GZZLZZWQN*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NjE3OTckajYwJGwwJGg1MTMxMzY1NDI.*_ga_FXNYVMGW0D*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NjE3OTckajYwJGwwJGgxNDQ0NjQ0NDI0?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-ct Dragons in Space dual matte are sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/gooseberry-pastel-duals/AT-15066?_gl=1*1dwpc8z*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzEzNjkzNzE2LjE3NjI5NjE3OTc.*_ga_2GZZLZZWQN*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI5NjIwNDMkajYwJGwwJGgyMDU0MDIwNzY0*_ga_FXNYVMGW0D*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NjE3OTckajYwJGwwJGgxNDQ0NjQ0NDI0?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-ct gooseberry pastel matte dual sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/signature-series-the-millerax/AT-12129?_gl=1*leeiza*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzEzNjkzNzE2LjE3NjI5NjE3OTc.*_ga_2GZZLZZWQN*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI5NjIwNDMkajYwJGwwJGgyMDU0MDIwNzY0*_ga_FXNYVMGW0D*czE3NjI5NjE3OTckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NjE3OTckajYwJGwwJGgxNDQ0NjQ0NDI0?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-ct The Millerax signature series matte dual art sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/clear-toploading-perfect-fit-sleeves/AT-13001?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-ct clear toploading perfect fit inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/card-sleeves-tcg?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here's the link to their web store so you can check out all of the offerings</a>.
Or you can have your very own unique art sleeves, by using their custom sleeve crafter. These sleeves feature pictures of Susan, the EDHRECat.
<div id="attachment_169574" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-scaled.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169574" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169574 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-1024x771.jpg" alt="Dragon Shield custom sleeves, featuring Susan, the EDRHECat" width="1024" height="771" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-300x226.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-768x578.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-2048x1542.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a>Dragon Shield custom sleeves, featuring Susan, the EDHRECat</div>
<a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/sleeve-crafter?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get your own custom sleeves here</a>.

Another popular sleeve brand is Ultra Pro, a company that has been around for over 70 years. Many players will recognize Ultra Pro as a common purveyor of binders, sleeves, deckboxes with recognizable Magic art on them.
<div id="attachment_169587" style="width: 1017px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169587" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169587 size-full" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_.jpg" alt="ajani matte deck protector sleeves from ultra pro" width="1007" height="882" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_.jpg 1007w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_-300x263.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_-768x673.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px" /></a>Matte deck protector sleeves from the Ultra Pro brand, with planeswalker Ajani Goldmane on them</div>
Here are a some links to their products on Amazon:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4nS4DKr">100-count black gloss deck protector sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JSeB0j">100-count black matte deck protector sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hZAN5B" target="_blank" rel="noopener">105-count Apex Deck Protector Sephiroth Final Fantasy sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LX8QPz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">105-count Apex Deck Protector red mana symbol sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4nQ0hDq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">105-count Apex Deck Protector black mana symbol sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49htPq6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-count Ajani matte sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LDKbzt">100-count clear inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>

Ultimate Guard is also one of the top sleeve companies. They're known for their Katana sleeves, as well as some licensed sleeves for recent Magic sets.
<div id="attachment_169589" style="width: 910px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169589" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169589 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-900x1024.jpg" alt="ultimate guard cortex blue sleeves product image" width="900" height="1024" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-900x1024.jpg 900w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-264x300.jpg 264w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-768x874.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg 1318w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a>Blue Ultimate Guard Cortex sleeves</div>
Here are some links to their products on Amazon:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4p6NYns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-count Katana black card sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4467NmC">100-count Cortex matte blue black sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WShJfK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-count Cortana glossy pink sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/43mn8iU">100-count Katana clear inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>

Gamegenic is a newer manufacturer on the scene, but they're highly regarded by many content creators in the Commander community. They also created sleeves for Marvel's Spider-Man set, using art from the set's unique lands.
<div id="attachment_169591" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169591" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169591 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-1024x695.jpg" alt="game genic spider-man sleeves" width="1024" height="695" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-300x204.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-768x522.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg 1390w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a>Gamegenic Spider-Man sleeves featuring set-exclusive Swamp art</div>
Here are some links to purchase their products on Amazon:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49lUhix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-count matte Prime black sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4nPZvXe">100-count matte Prime red sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JtZf2c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">105-count Venom premium art sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4i2cGTQ">105-count Spider-Gwen premium art sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XuCSN6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">105-count Spider-Man Swamp premium art sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4nNIRaD">100-count clear closable inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>

BCW is a sleeve producer know for being a good budget option for both standard and inner sleeves.
<div id="attachment_169593" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169593" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169593 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-1024x929.jpg" alt="BCW elite teal sleeves" width="1024" height="929" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-1024x929.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-300x272.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-768x697.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a>BCW's Elite2 matte sleeves in teal</div>
Here are some links to their products on Amazon:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WSAaRr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">500-count box of double matte black sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/43rp0qA">1000-count assorted color mix of double matte sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JU3PGV">100-count Elite2 matte teal card sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/48aagz0">100-count Spectrum green Chroma inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>

The last brand we'll cover is KMC, which also offers a wide range of products that are made primarily in Japan. KMC is best known in the Magic community as a brand for their Perfect Fit inner sleeves and Hyper Mat variants, especially useful if you're attempting to double sleeve your decks.
<div id="attachment_169595" style="width: 678px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169595" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-169595 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-668x1024.jpg" alt="KMC perfect fit toploader sleeve" width="668" height="1024" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-668x1024.jpg 668w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-196x300.jpg 196w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-768x1178.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_.jpg 978w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px" /></a>KMC's Perfect Fit toploader sleeve</div>
Here are some links to their products on Amazon:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4i2aXxS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100-count Hyper matte black sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JZNIaX">100-count Hyper Phoenix black sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
Inner sleeves:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WSTpKO">100-count top load perfect finner inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>

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The EDHREC Guide to MTG Card Storage

The EDHREC Guide to Sleeves for Your Magic Deck