<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Image courtesy of Dragon Shield</em></p>
<p>Back in October <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/dragon-shield-announces-licensing-agreement-with-wizards-of-the-coast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we shared that Dragon Shield</a> would be launching officially licensed <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> products by the end of the year. Well, the day has finally come. The Landfall and Legendary series have launched today!</p>
<p>Let's see what's on these sleeves.</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
<h2>Dragon Shield Landfall Series</h2>
<div id="attachment_171832" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-171832" class="size-large wp-image-171832" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300-1024x292.png" alt="Dragon Shield Landfall Series" width="1024" height="292" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300-1024x292.png 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300-300x86.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300-768x219.png 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Landfall_Series_BANNER_1000x300.png 1313w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-171832" class="wp-caption-text">Dragon Shield Landfall Series. Image courtesy of Dragon Shield</p></div>
<p>The Landfall Series is a set of five sleeves, all depicting the art from fetch lands that were printed as Special Guest cards with <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm</em>. The art shown is:</p>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Arid Mesa|spg|114" href="#" target="_blank">Arid Mesa</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/conmaart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Constantin Marin</a></li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Marsh Flats|spg|115" href="#" target="_blank">Marsh Flats</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/jortagul" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valera Lutfullina</a></li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Misty Rainforest|spg|116" href="#" target="_blank">Misty Rainforest</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/dopaprime">Livia Prima</a></li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Scalding Tarn|spg|117" href="#" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://mgorleidesign.com/work" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marco Gorlei</a></li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Verdant Catacombs|spg|118" href="#" target="_blank">Verdant Catacombs</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/algenpfleger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Johannes Voss</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Dragon Shield Legendary Series</h2>
<div id="attachment_171835" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Legendary_Series_BANNER_1000x300.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-171835" class="size-full wp-image-171835" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Legendary_Series_BANNER_1000x300.png" alt="Dragon Shield Legendary Series" width="1000" height="300" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Legendary_Series_BANNER_1000x300.png 1000w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Legendary_Series_BANNER_1000x300-300x90.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MTG_Legendary_Series_BANNER_1000x300-768x230.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-171835" class="wp-caption-text">Dragon Shield Legendary Series. Image courtesy of Dragon Shield</p></div>
<p>Dragon Shield is also launching their Legendary Series today. This series will feature art from famous legends of <em>Magic</em>, and they're kicking it off with the <a href="https://edhrec.com/commanders" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most popular commander of the last two years</a>: <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The Ur-Dragon" href="#" target="_blank">The Ur-Dragon</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
<p>The original Ur-Dragon art depicted on these sleeves was created by <a href="https://www.artpad.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaime Jones</a>.</p>
<h2>Where Can I Get These New Dragon Shield Sleeves?</h2>
<p>The Landfall and Legendary sleeves can be purchased starting today at any game store that sells Dragon Shield and other gaming products.</p>
<p>You can also order the sleeves directly from the Dragon Shield website.</p>
<p>When you order online, you can use our affiliate code <strong>edhrec</strong> to save 5% on your order.</p>
<p>Here are the links for ordering:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/landfall-series-arid-mesa-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16502?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arid Mesa Landfall sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/landfall-series-marsh-flats-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16505?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marsh Flats Landfall sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/landfall-series-misty-rainforest-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16501?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Misty Rainforest Landfall sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/landfall-series-scalding-tarn-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16503?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scalding Tarn Landfall sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/landfall-series-verdant-catacombs-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16504?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verdant Catacombs Landfall sleeves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/legendary-series-the-ur-dragon-matte-dual-art-sleeves/AT-16506?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Ur-Dragon Legendary sleeves</a></li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_171849" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-171849" class="size-large wp-image-171849" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-1024x771.jpg" alt="Dragon Shield Landfall and Legendary Sleeve Boxes" width="1024" height="771" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-300x226.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-768x578.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000005608-2048x1542.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-171849" class="wp-caption-text">Dragon Shield Landfall and Legendary sleeve boxes. Image by author.</p></div>
<h2>What's Coming Next From Dragon Shield?</h2>
<p>Expect a lot more <em>Magic: The Gathering </em>licensed product coming from Dragon Shield in the next year.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/dragon-shield-announces-licensing-agreement-with-wizards-of-the-coast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we showed in October</a>, they'll be releasing the Guildpact Series in the spring, which includes sleeves for each of the ten Ravnica two-color guilds.</p>
<p>You can also expect more from the Legendary Series, although we don't currently know which legends are coming next (fingers crossed for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wilson, Refined Grizzly" href="#" target="_blank">Wilson, Refined Grizzly</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>!)</p>
<p>So stay tuned for more updates from EDHREC and Dragon Shield!</p>


Dragon Shield's Landfall and Legendary Series Launch Today

<p>New to playing <em>Magic: The Gathering </em>(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.</p>
<p>In this guide to sleeves for your MTG deck, we'll look at:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Sleeve basics</strong>: Why should I sleeve my deck? How do I put my MTG cards into sleeves?</li>
<li><strong>Choosing the right sleeves for your MTG cards and decks</strong>: What kind of sleeve sizes and types are there?</li>
<li><strong>Top MTG sleeve brands</strong>: What are the top brands making MTG sleeves?</li>
</ul>
<h3>Affiliate disclosure</h3>
<p>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.</p>


<ul>
<li><strong>Protection</strong> - 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><strong>Easier shuffling</strong> - Having your <em>Magic</em> 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><strong>Aesthetics/Self-Expression</strong> - 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>


<p>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.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169573" class="wp-caption-text">Putting a Magic card into a sleeve</p></div>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you feel too much resistance as you slide the card in, apply pressure to a different spot or try a different method.</p>
<p>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.</p>


<p>TCG sleeves are not all the same size. So it's important that you pick the right size for your <em>Magic</em> cards.</p>
<p>You'll want to look for the term "standard size." These sleeves are sized to fit <em>Magic</em> cards, which are measured at 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (63.5mm by 88.9mm).</p>
<p>Make sure to avoid any sleeves that say "Japanese size," as these won't fit <em>Magic</em> cards. These sleeves are smaller, and used for card games like <em>Yu-Gi-Oh!</em> and <em>Cardfight!! Vanguard</em>.</p>
<p>There are also sleeve types known as "inner" or "outer." While these card sleeves will fit your <em>Magic</em> cards, they're intended to be used only for double- and triple-sleeving.</p>
<p>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.</p>


<p>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.</p>
<p>If you're getting sleeves just for card storage, then you can buy however many you need for your collection.</p>


<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Toploading/sideloading</strong> - This refers to which side of the sleeve the card will slide into. Toploaders are most common.</p>
<p><strong>Matte/Gloss</strong> - This refers to how shiny the surface of the sleeve is.</p>
<p><strong>Penny sleeves</strong> - These are ultra cheap sleeves, only meant to be used for card storage. Do not buy them to use for decks.</p>
<p><strong>Inner/outer sleeves</strong> - 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.</p>
<p>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>.</p>



<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>They also have seasonal products for holidays, like Christmas and Halloween, that are great for feeling festive or scratching that collector's itch.</p>
<p>You can get a 5% discount at checkout by using code <strong>edhrec </strong>on your Dragon Shield purchases.</p>
<p>Here are a few of my favorite Dragon Shield sleeves:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<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>
<p><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>.</p>
<p>Or you can have your very own unique art sleeves, by using their custom sleeve crafter. These sleeves feature pictures of Susan, the EDHRECat.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169574" class="wp-caption-text">Dragon Shield custom sleeves, featuring Susan, the EDHRECat</p></div>
<p><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/sleeve-crafter?ref=edhrecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get your own custom sleeves here</a>.</p>


<p>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 <em>Magic</em> art on them.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169587" class="wp-caption-text">Matte deck protector sleeves from the Ultra Pro brand, with planeswalker Ajani Goldmane on them</p></div>
<p>Here are a some links to their products on Amazon:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LDKbzt">100-count clear inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>


<p>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 <em>Magic</em> sets.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169589" class="wp-caption-text">Blue Ultimate Guard Cortex sleeves</p></div>
<p>Here are some links to their products on Amazon:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/43mn8iU">100-count Katana clear inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>


<p>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 <em>Marvel's Spider-Man</em> set, using art from the set's unique lands.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169591" class="wp-caption-text">Gamegenic Spider-Man sleeves featuring set-exclusive Swamp art</p></div>
<p>Here are some links to purchase their products on Amazon:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4nNIRaD">100-count clear closable inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>


<p>BCW is a sleeve producer know for being a good budget option for both standard and inner sleeves.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169593" class="wp-caption-text">BCW's Elite2 matte sleeves in teal</p></div>
<p>Here are some links to their products on Amazon:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/48aagz0">100-count Spectrum green Chroma inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>


<p>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 <em>Magic</em> 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.</p>
<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><p id="caption-attachment-169595" class="wp-caption-text">KMC's Perfect Fit toploader sleeve</p></div>
<p>Here are some links to their products on Amazon:</p>
<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>
<p>Inner sleeves:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WSTpKO">100-count top load perfect finner inner sleeves</a></li>
</ul>


The EDHREC Guide to Sleeves for Your Magic Deck

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Image courtesy of Dragon Shield</em></p>
<p>We know that Dragon Shield makes great sleeves, but are they good enough to protect your cards... in the treacherous conditions of outer space? Let's find out.</p>
<h2>Dragon Shield in Space</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Shield</a> has announced that they teamed up with <a href="https://www.beckett.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beckett</a> to send a Pokémon card into space to test how the card would hold up in their sleeves.</p>
<p>Prior to the launch, the card got a rare 10 grading (known as "black label") from Beckett, which is the highest grade possible. Would the sleeves protect the card enough that it would still be a 10 when it came back from space?</p>
<p>To find out, watch this thrilling video released today by Dragon Shield, which details the journey from planning, to launch, to retrieval, and the final answer of whether or not a TCG card can survive in space.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="We Sent a Pokémon Card To SPACE!" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_7iqty8Gbg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2>Auction for a Good Cause</h2>
<p>This card's incredible journey doesn't end there! Now that it's returned from space, it's time to put it to real use. On November 12th, Dragon Shield will auction off the space-faring card to benefit <a href="https://toyfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Toy Foundation</a>, a non-profit that provides toys to children in need throughout the U.S.</p>
<p>The auction will run from November 12th to the 19th. If you want to get in on the bidding action, <a href="http://www.ha.com/332547" target="_blank" rel="noopener">head here on the 12th</a>. We'll be sure to update this article with the final sale price when we have it.</p>
<h2>Commemorative Sleeves</h2>
<p>Want to own a piece of Dragon Shield history? The "Dragons in Space" sleeves were designed specifically for this occasion. To get your own limited edition sleeves, <a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/dragons-in-space/at-12386?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> or on the banner below.</p>
<div id="attachment_168961" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/dragons-in-space/at-12386?ref=edhrec&amp;utm_source=edhrec"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168961" class="wp-image-168961 size-full" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dragons-in-Space_Affiliate-banners_1000x300.png" alt="Dragons in Space sleeves" width="1000" height="300" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dragons-in-Space_Affiliate-banners_1000x300.png 1000w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dragons-in-Space_Affiliate-banners_1000x300-300x90.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dragons-in-Space_Affiliate-banners_1000x300-768x230.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168961" class="wp-caption-text">Dragons in Space limited edition sleeves from Dragon Shield</p></div>
<h2>New Frontiers</h2>
<p>What do you think about all of this? What would <em>you</em> send into space? Which <em>Magic</em> card should they send if they do it again? Let us know in the comments.</p>
<h3>Read More:</h3>
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Dragon Shield Sent a TCG Card Into Space. Seriously.

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Teferi&#039;s Protection" href="#" target="_blank">Teferi&#039;s Protection</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.chasestoneart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chase Stone</a></em></p>
<p>So. You went and bought a <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tropical Island" href="#" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and now your <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tatyova, Benthic Druid" href="#" target="_blank">Tatyova, Benthic Druid</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> deck has suddenly doubled in value.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tropical Island"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tatyova, Benthic Druid"></div></div>
<p>Are you really gonna show up to game night without some extra protection on that thing? Cheeto Fingers Chad has no qualms about reaching over and picking up your cards (without asking!). And you know Beer-Me Betty is always talking with her hands while holding cans of pumpkin ale (gross).</p>
<p>And the cats...can't be trusted.</p>
<p>There's no chance your Tropical Island comes away unscathed when all you have protecting it is a single piece of cheap plastic you've been moving from deck to deck since <em>Return to Ravnica</em>.</p>
<p>But you don't want to <em>not </em>play your expensive new card, do you? You gotta show off that bling. What to do?</p>
<h2>Maybe You Should Double-Sleeve Your Commander Deck</h2>
<p>Of course! Putting an extra layer of protection on your cards will ensure that the biggest of soda spills won't ruin the precious spoils of your tax return.</p>
<p>But how does it work? It's simple: You put your card into a sleeve, and then you put that sleeved card into another, larger, sleeve. Easy, right? Seems like a no-brainer.</p>
<p>But maybe you don't have a $500+ card in your deck. How do you know if double-sleeving is right for you?</p>
<p>Let's weigh the pros and cons.</p>
<h3>Benefits ("Pros") of Double-Sleeving</h3>
<p>There's really only one thing in the "pros" column, but it's a big one:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your cards will be super protected against spills, smears, smudges, and glitter bombs (you never know).</li>
</ul>
<p>If you know you play around people who get a little clumsy or handsy, especially after a few drinks, then protecting your cards is probably a good decision, regardless of their value.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Godless Shrine|sld|128"></div></div>
<p>Or maybe you frequent your LGS's Commander Night or travel to MagicCons, and you're just not sure about strangers - or the TSA - keeping their grubby fingers off of your Alayna Danner-signed copy of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Godless Shrine|sld|128" href="#" target="_blank">Godless Shrine</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Double-sleeving will ease your worries.</p>
<h3>Drawbacks ("Cons") of Double-Sleeving</h3>
<p>Sounds smart. Why doesn't everyone do it? There are a few drawbacks against adding that extra layer of protection. The biggest one is...</p>
<ul>
<li>The bigness. No matter what kind of extra sleeve you use, it's gonna add to the thickness of your deck.</li>
</ul>
<p>Why does this matter?</p>
<ul>
<li>It makes the deck a bit harder to shuffle. Unless you have gigantic hands, you'll find it a bit more work to get all those cards smooshed together into a random assortment without resorting to shuffling the deck in chunks rather than all at once.</li>
<li>Along these same lines, the thickness of a double-sleeved deck means that it won't fit in your average deck box. You'll have to upgrade to a larger size to accommodate the extra depth created by the second sleeve.</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course, there's also the extra time involved.</p>
<ul>
<li>Double-sleeving means that it will take you twice as long, or longer, to sleeve the deck. And with the double-sleeving process you may get pockets of air in your sleeves that you'll have to squeeze out to decrease the thickness. Think of it like "burping" your decks.</li>
</ul>
<p>The last drawback is MDFCs.</p>
<ul>
<li>Double-sided cards can be a bit of a pain if you're double-sleeving with inner sleeves that aren't clear, because if you want to play the backside, you'll have to pull the card out of both the inner sleeve <em>and </em>outer sleeve in order to flip it. Not a dealbreaker, by any means - especially if you use clear inner sleeves - but still worth mentioning.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Options for Double-Sleeving</h2>
<p>So, you've decided that putting your mind at ease by giving your cards more protection is worth dealing with the extra bulk of the deck. What kind of sleeves should you get for double-sleeving? Our friends over at <a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Shield</a> have some excellent options. Let's take a look.</p>
<div id="attachment_168107" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168107" class="wp-image-168107 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-1024x685.jpg" alt="Double Sleeve Options from Dragon Shield. L to r: Perfect Fit Sealable, Clear Outer, Black Outer, Perfect Fit Smoke" width="1024" height="685" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-300x201.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-768x514.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Double-Sleeve-Options-2048x1371.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168107" class="wp-caption-text">Double Sleeve Options from Dragon Shield. Left to right: Perfect Fit Sealable, Clear Outer, Black Outer, Perfect Fit Smoke</p></div>
<h3>Perfect Fit</h3>
<p>The Perfect Fits are inner sleeves that are basically just regular sleeves, except they hold the card more snugly. Once you've put your cards in the Perfect Fit sleeves, you then slide them into your regular sleeves.</p>
<div id="attachment_168109" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168109" class="wp-image-168109 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-1024x819.jpg" alt="Perfect Fit Smoke sleeves by Dragon Shield. Top row is the sleeves, middle row is cards sleeved only in the Perfect Fit Smoke sleeves, and the bottom row is sleeved in the Perfect Fits and regular Dragon Shield sleeves." width="1024" height="819" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-300x240.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-768x614.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-sleeves-2048x1639.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168109" class="wp-caption-text">Perfect Fit Smoke sleeves by Dragon Shield. Top row is the sleeves, middle row is cards sleeved only in the Perfect Fit Smoke sleeves, and the bottom row is sleeved in the Perfect Fits and regular Dragon Shield sleeves.</p></div>
<h3>Sealable Perfect Fit</h3>
<p>The Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves are the next step up from the Perfect Fits. These inner sleeves also hold the card more snugly, but they have an extra flap that you slide into the sleeve with the card. This means that all <em>four</em> edges of your card are protected, as opposed to the three of the regular Perfect Fits.</p>
<div id="attachment_168112" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168112" class="wp-image-168112 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-1024x771.jpg" alt="Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves by Dragon Shield. Top row is the sleeves, middle row is Magic cards in only the Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves, and the bottom row is sleeved in the Sealable Perfect Fits as well as regular Dragon Shield sleeves." width="1024" height="771" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-300x226.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-768x578.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-Fit-Seelable-2048x1542.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168112" class="wp-caption-text">Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves by Dragon Shield. Top row is the sleeves, middle row is Magic cards in only the Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves, and the bottom row is sleeved in the Sealable Perfect Fits inside of regular Dragon Shield sleeves.</p></div>
<h3>Outer Sleeves</h3>
<p>The Outer Sleeves are quite a bit different, because they go <em>over</em> your standard sleeves, rather than inside. Same protection as the Perfect Fits, just with a different method. These are also used if you want to <em>triple </em>sleeve your Commander decks (only the bravest will attempt it).</p>
<div id="attachment_168114" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168114" class="wp-image-168114 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-1024x771.jpg" alt="Clear Outer Sleeves by Dragon Shield. The top row is just the sleeves, and the bottom row is Magic cards in the Clear Outer Sleeves." width="1024" height="771" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-300x226.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-768x578.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Clear-Outer-Sleeves-2048x1542.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168114" class="wp-caption-text">Clear Outer Sleeves by Dragon Shield. The top row is just the sleeves, and the bottom row is Magic cards in regular sleeves inside the Clear Outer Sleeves.</p></div>
<h2>Verdict On Inner/Outer Sleeves</h2>
<p>So I sleeved up decks with all three of the above options to get an idea of which one(s) I liked best, and what I liked - or didn't- about each of them. Here are my thoughts.</p>
<p>The clear winner, and what I plan to use on my decks going forward, is the <strong>Perfect Fit</strong> sleeves. Here are a few reasons:</p>
<ul>
<li>Using the Perfect Fit sleeves is super easy. The cards glide in and out of the Perfect Fits smoothly, and the Perfect Fits then slide just as smoothly into the regular sleeves. It took very little extra time to sleeve up the deck. I have recollections of trying to double-sleeve cards a few years ago with another brand's inner sleeves, and it was a nightmare. Bad enough that I lost all interest in double-sleeving until writing this article. These inner sleeves are light years better.</li>
<li>The thickness of cards sleeved in the Perfect Fits, while noticeable, doesn't make them too hard to handle. Obviously, your mileage may vary, depending on your hand size. And do keep in mind, you will need a deck box designed to hold 100+ double-sleeved cards. If a box doesn't say it holds 100 <em>double-sleeved</em> cards, assume that it doesn't.</li>
<li>While I really like the Sealable Perfect Fits, as they offer an extra bit of protection by covering an edge of the card that the Perfect Fits don't, they're a lot more work to sleeve up, because you have to slide in that extra tab for each sleeve. If you've got a lot of patience (I don't) or a lot of time on your hands, the Sealable options may be right for you. They're only negligibly thicker than decks with the regular Perfect Fit, and still fit in the 100+ boxes.</li>
<li>The Outer sleeves add too much thickness. You can see in the picture below that they're about a third taller than a single-sleeved deck (Outer Sleeved cards are on the far left in the picture, and single-sleeved cards are on the far right). While they have a great shuffle feel, just like regular Dragon Shield sleeves, the thickness is going to be an issue for a lot of people. I tried to fit these in a 100+ box, and only got 98 cards in, so you're gonna need an especially large box to carry these. But if you don't mind the size, or if you're interested in the mythical <em>triple </em>sleeve (she is legend!), which is what these sleeves are actually meant for, then these sleeves are definitely for you.</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_168117" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-168117" class="wp-image-168117 size-large" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-1024x366.jpg" alt="Thickness Comparison of double-sleeved cards" width="1024" height="366" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-1024x366.jpg 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-300x107.jpg 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-768x275.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-1536x549.jpg 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thickness-Comparison-2048x732.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-168117" class="wp-caption-text">Thickness Comparison of double-sleeved cards. From left to right: cards sleeved in regular sleeves inside Clear Outer sleeves, cards inside Sealable Perfect Fit sleeves inside regular sleeves, cards inside Perfect Fit sleeves inside regular sleeves, and single-sleeved cards for comparison.</p></div>
<h2>Wrap Up (Literally)</h2>
<p>So what do you think? Are your Commander decks worth a little bit of extra time and money to keep better protected? Did I change your mind about double-sleeving your Commander decks? Or were you already a fan of double-sleeving? Let me know in the comments.</p>
<p>And if you want to grab your own inner or outer sleeves from Dragon Shield, you can use <a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/en-us?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EDHREC's affiliate link to order some</a>. Just tell 'em Andy sent ya!</p>


Should You Double-Sleeve Your Commander Decks?

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Image courtesy of Dragon Shield</em></p>
<p>We're pleased to share the news that EDHREC partner <a href="https://dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Shield</a> has announced a new licensing agreement with <em>Hasbro</em> and <em>Wizards of the Coast</em> to produce official <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> gaming accessories.</p>
<p>Dragon Shield is a global leader in premium trading card game accessories, and hands-down the best sleeve maker in the business. So we couldn't be more excited to share some of the amazing products that Dragon Shield has in store for us.</p>
<h2>Dragon Shield Announcement Event at MagicCon Atlanta</h2>
<p>Members of the Space Cow Media (parent company of EDHREC) team were on hand at Dragon Shield's announcement event on September 25th in Atlanta. While we had our guesses, none of us knew for sure what the announcement would be. But when we finally saw it, in a room full of other content creators, media, and business partners, we were blown away.</p>
<p>But let's get to the real reason you're here. Let's check out the new products.</p>
<h2>The Legendary Series</h2>
<p>This Dual Matte Art sleeve line will feature some of the most iconic legendary creatures from <em>Magic</em>'s history. The first legend in the lineup is, appropriately, the most popular commander, which just happens to be a Dragon! It's <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The Ur-Dragon" href="#" target="_blank">The Ur-Dragon</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, original art by Jaime Jones.</p>
<div id="attachment_166197" style="width: 370px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166197" class=" wp-image-166197" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-226x300.jpg" alt="The Ur-Dragon Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="360" height="478" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ur-Dragon-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166197" class="wp-caption-text">The Ur-Dragon Dragon Shield Sleeves. Photo by author</p></div>
<h2>The Landfall Series</h2>
<p>This is where the EDHREC crew got <em>really </em>hyped. According to Dragon Shield, this series "draws inspiration from the landscapes that form the foundation" of <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>.</p>
<p>The series kicks off with five Dual Matte Art sleeves featuring fetch lands, with art from the recent Special Guest line in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm</em>.</p>
<p>These include <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Arid Mesa|spg|114" href="#" target="_blank">Arid Mesa</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Verdant Catacombs|spg|118" href="#" target="_blank">Verdant Catacombs</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Scalding Tarn|spg|117" href="#" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Marsh Flats|spg|115" href="#" target="_blank">Marsh Flats</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Misty Rainforest|spg|116" href="#" target="_blank">Misty Rainforest</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
<div id="attachment_166198" style="width: 370px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166198" class=" wp-image-166198" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-226x300.jpg" alt="Arid Mesa Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="360" height="478" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arid-Mesa-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166198" class="wp-caption-text">Arid Mesa Dragon Shield Sleeves. Photo by author</p></div>
<p>These and the Ur-Dragon sleeves made their official debut at MagicCon Atlanta, where patrons were able to purchase the newly revealed sleeves at the Dragon Shield booth. Others will have to wait until the sleeves hit the market, which is anticipated to happen later this year.</p>
<h2>The Guildpact Series</h2>
<p>Now for the product that got this Commander player the most excited. The Guildpact Series is coming next spring, and features sleeves showcasing the Guild symbols of each of the Ravnica guilds, including the Orzhov Syndicate, the Izzet League, and House Dimir.</p>
<p>These sleeves were not available at the convention, but we did get a sneak peek at them at the announcement event, which you can see in the pictures below.</p>
<div id="attachment_166199" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166199" class=" wp-image-166199" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-226x300.jpg" alt="Simic Combine Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="300" height="398" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Simic-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166199" class="wp-caption-text">Simic Combine Dragon Shield Sleeves</p></div>
<div id="attachment_166200" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166200" class=" wp-image-166200" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-226x300.jpg" alt="Boros Legion Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="300" height="398" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boros-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166200" class="wp-caption-text">Boros Legion Dragon Shield Sleeves</p></div>
<div id="attachment_166201" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166201" class=" wp-image-166201" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-226x300.jpg" alt="Golgari Swarm Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="300" height="398" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Golgari-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166201" class="wp-caption-text">Golgari Swarm Dragon Shield Sleeves</p></div>
<div id="attachment_166202" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166202" class=" wp-image-166202" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-226x300.jpg" alt="Orzhov Syndicate Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="300" height="398" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orzhov-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166202" class="wp-caption-text">Orzhov Syndicate Dragon Shield Sleeves</p></div>
<h2>Get Ready</h2>
<p>And there's more in the works. Be on the lookout for more <em>Magic </em>art on your Dragon Shield sleeves, including convention exclusives, like the <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dracogenesis|tdm|402" href="#" target="_blank">Dracogenesis</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> Kai Carpenter art featured on the MagicCon Atlanta exclusive sleeves, shown below.</p>
<div id="attachment_166203" style="width: 370px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-166203" class=" wp-image-166203" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-226x300.jpg" alt="Dracogenesis Atlanta Exclusive Dragon Shield Sleeves" width="360" height="478" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-226x300.jpg 226w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-771x1024.jpg 771w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dracogenesis-scaled.jpg 1928w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-166203" class="wp-caption-text">Dracogenesis Atlanta Exclusive Dragon Shield Sleeves</p></div>
<p>This Dragon Shield devotee couldn't be more excited about the upcoming product lines. While they're not for sale yet, you can still go check out Dragon Shield's online store using <a href="https://dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrec">our affiliate link here</a>.</p>
<p>Expect to see the first Legendary and Landfall products for sale later this year, and the Guildpact series next spring.</p>
<h3>More From MagicCon Atlanta:</h3>
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Dragon Shield Announces New Licensing Agreement With Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast

<h1>MTG Card Manager Update</h1>
<p>Hi friends! We're just letting you know that Dragon Shield has an exciting announcement: their MTG Card Manager phone app has new features that integrate with EDHREC's data, including updated to their Augmented Reality scanners. Enjoy!</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="EDHREC Collab - Dragon Shield MTG Card Manager Announcement" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3qGPcjuW-g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Download the app here:<br />
- iOS: <a href="https://bit.ly/iOSMTGCardManager">https://bit.ly/iOSMTGCardManager</a><br />
- Android: <a href="https://bit.ly/AndroidMTGCardManager">https://bit.ly/AndroidMTGCardManager</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>


EDHREC Collab - Dragon Shield MTG Card Manager Announcement

<h6 style="text-align: right;">(<span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Batwing Brume" href="#" target="_blank">Batwing Brume</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.mtgpics.com/illus?art=135">Richard Kane Ferguson</a>)</h6>
<h1>Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na</h1>
<p>Hey everyone! We're building a series of decks around DC heroes as a collaboration with Dragon Shield, who are releasing a set of card sleeves featuring the DCCU incarnations of those same characters! I suppose it was inevitable that after making decks for <a href="https://articles.edhrec.com/diabolic-intent-one-bad-day/">the Joker</a> and <a href="https://articles.edhrec.com/diabolic-intent-batman-rogues-gallery/">the rest of Batman's rogues gallery</a>, I would end up building the decklist for the Dark Knight himself.</p>
<p><a href="https://articles.edhrec.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-50000" src="https://articles.edhrec.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES-1024x576.png" alt="" width="782" height="440" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES-1024x576.png 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES-300x169.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES-768x432.png 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES-1536x864.png 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BATMAN-SLEEVE-IMAGES.png 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a></p>
<p>Full disclosure, this deck has no actual Bats in it, because the only Commander-playable Bat-related card (<span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Regal Bloodlord" href="#" target="_blank">Regal Bloodlord</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>) ended up being a terrible fit. Anyway, let's get started!</p>
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<h2>Commander - Chromium, the Mutable</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Chromium, the Mutable"></div></div>
<p>There are a few Legendary vampires that <em>look </em>like Batman, but the sad truth is that none of them really <em>play</em> like Batman. Fortunately for us, Chrome Dome here is sweetly whispering Batman's catchphrase with every line of his rules text (Batman's catchphrase is "I'm Batman"). After taking in his batlike shape, you'll note that he can appear in a Flash, his combat expertise Can't Be Countered, and he spends a lot of time Flying around with his wings(uit). His final text block is Flavor Fusion Supreme: he disappears in a smoke bomb, and reappears as a mysterious and low statted Bruce Wayne!</p>
<p>Now as you might guess, this deck is going to feature a lot of Equipment, and while that "loses all abilities" clause may be annoying in regards to keywords, it doesn't have any impact on stat buffs. So while most of the time we'll be using Chromium's activated ability to dodge removal, we do have a way to sneak him through a wall of our enemy's fliers to get those last few points of commander damage in.</p>
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<h2>Toys</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Grappling Hook"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Cranial Plating"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Argentum Armor"></div></div>
<p>As we know, Batman's primary superpower of "being sad and rich" was a great jumping off point to acquiring his larger suite of superpowers in the form of an impressive suite of Equipment. Here we see the iconic <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grappling Hook" href="#" target="_blank">Grappling Hook</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, the emblematic cowl with its reinforced <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Cranial Plating" href="#" target="_blank">Cranial Plating</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and even the DCCU battlesuit in the form of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Argentum Armor" href="#" target="_blank">Argentum Armor</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Worth mentioning that equipping Chromium with the Hook and either of those other two is <em>probably </em>going to end with one of your opponents <del>dead</del> maimed and/or in prison.</p>
<p>Oh that's right<span class="ILfuVd"><span class="e24Kjd">—</span></span>Batman doesn't kill, so no weapons! Well maybe a <em>couple </em>weapons. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Shadowspear" href="#" target="_blank">Shadowspear</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> does a great impression of that Kryptonite spear in Dawn of Justice, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Hammer of Nazahn" href="#" target="_blank">Hammer of Nazahn</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is... look, it's an Equipment staple alright? Use whatever excuse you want, maybe Alfred's getting into carpentry.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Utility Belt</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Sigarda&#039;s Aid"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Raff Capashen, Ship&#039;s Mage"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Leonin Shikari"></div></div>
<p>For the true Batman experience, we can't just march into battle with batarangs blazing, we've gotta whip them out with a flick of the wrist at the last possible moment.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Bigger Toys</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Daredevil Dragster"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Silent Submersible"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Smuggler&#039;s Copter"></div></div>
<p>Of course, the Bat-Vehicles! Specifically the Batmobile, Bat-Sub, and Bat-Copter. There's an argument to be made for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fleetwheel Cruiser" href="#" target="_blank">Fleetwheel Cruiser</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> as the Batmobile, given its stronger visual resemblance and "remote piloting" feature. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Daredevil Dragster" href="#" target="_blank">Daredevil Dragster</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is just a tad more playable, in that it's sort of a delayed <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Divination" href="#" target="_blank">Divination</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> that gets to deal some damage. Plus, falling apart into something more useful is exactly what the Bat-Tank thing does in <em>The Dark Knight</em>.</p>
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<h2>Allies</h2>
<p>Of course, Batman would be nothing without all of his good pals, as we learned from <em>The Lego Batman Movie.</em> Side note: <em>The Lego Batman Movie</em> might be my favorite Batman movie, and this comes from a diehard Nolan fanboy.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Robins</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Escape Artist"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Relic Runner"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Cephalid Inkshrouder"></div></div>
<p>This deck already has a pretty heavy Voltron lean, but in the event that Chromium ends up out of commission, any of these Boy Wonder iterations can step in to help. For Dick Grayson, we have <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Escape Artist" href="#" target="_blank">Escape Artist</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, who is at least somewhat adjacent to Grayson's circus performer background. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Relic Runner" href="#" target="_blank">Relic Runner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> fits Jason Todd's retconned thief-turned-apprentice-vigilante backstory, especially with that flavor text. For Tim Drake, who grew up idolizing and wanting to be Batman, we'll use <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Cephalid Inkshrouder" href="#" target="_blank">Cephalid Inkshrouder</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, whose activated ability basically makes it a mini-Chromium.</p>
<p>These are obviously all chosen for flavor over function, so for redundancy's sake we'll toss in an <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Invisible Stalker" href="#" target="_blank">Invisible Stalker</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, plus a <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tormented Soul" href="#" target="_blank">Tormented Soul</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> for a little angsty Batman flavor.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Arcum Dagsson"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Kemba, Kha Regent"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Stonehewer Giant"></div></div>
<p>As it turns out, a few of these other artifact staples are great flavor fits for Batman Buddies. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Arcum Dagsson" href="#" target="_blank">Arcum Dagsson</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is here to ask us, "Why do we fall, Bruce?" He'll take one Vehicle out so he can provide us with another useful tool that we need right now, definitely taking great care of all the junk in the batcave. We have a rather literal interpretation of Catwoman in <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kemba, Kha Regent" href="#" target="_blank">Kemba, Kha Regent</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, but they <em>do </em>both keep a lot of cats around. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Stonehewer Giant" href="#" target="_blank">Stonehewer Giant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> takes on the role of Lucius Fox, suiting us up for a night on the town.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Deadeye Quartermaster"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Sram, Senior Edificer"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ugin the Ineffable"></div></div>
<p>Barbara Gordon/Oracle has been known to airdrop Batman appropriate gadgets in a manner very similar to <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Deadeye Quartermaster" href="#" target="_blank">Deadeye Quartermaster</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. I get intense Commissioner Gordon vibes from <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sram, Senior Edificer" href="#" target="_blank">Sram, Senior Edificer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and you could kinda stretch the flavor of "drawing cards" to be "giving access to classified police info". Finally, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ugin, the Ineffable" href="#" target="_blank">Ugin, the Ineffable</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is a great fit for Batman's limited team ups with Ra'as al Ghul. He's willing to take a life, his Planeswalker loyalty shows their tenous partnership, and if you've read any <em>Magic</em> fiction with Ugin in it, you know he talks in funky little aphorisms just like Ra'as.</p>
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<h2>The One Rule</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Arrest"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Prison Term"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Oblivion Ring"></div></div>
<p>We are running black, but we still have to follow the rule<span class="ILfuVd"><span class="e24Kjd">—so </span></span>no kill spells! I will say that given the propensity of certain interpretations of Batman to "accidentally" push people off of tall buildings, I came very close to including <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tragic Slip" href="#" target="_blank">Tragic Slip</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fatal Push" href="#" target="_blank">Fatal Push</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, but they're honestly just not that great outside of Aristocrat strategies. We'll have to settle for lawful alternatives like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Arrest" href="#" target="_blank">Arrest</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Prison Term" href="#" target="_blank">Prison Term</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. As for noncreature threats, we'll call in some help from Supes and toss them into the Phantom Zone using <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Oblivion Ring" href="#" target="_blank">Oblivion Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Banishing Light" href="#" target="_blank">Banishing Light</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
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<h2>World's Greatest Detective</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tamiyo&#039;s Journal"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Survive the Night"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Bygone Bishop"></div></div>
<p>There isn't an abundance of Commander-playable cards with <em>Investigate</em>, but you'd be hard pressed to find a more detective-like mechanic. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Survive the Night" href="#" target="_blank">Survive the Night</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is a flavor standout, given Batman's tendency to put himself in mortal danger every night.</p>
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<h2>Misc. Bat-Lore</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Command Beacon"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Batwing Brume"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tragic Lesson"></div></div>
<p>A literal beacon that summons our seven-mana commander in times of emergency? There's no better stand in for the Bat-Signal than <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Command Beacon" href="#" target="_blank">Command Beacon</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. And the sweeping walkways of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mirrorworks" href="#" target="_blank">Mirrorworks</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> bear a striking resemblance to the Batcave.</p>
<p>Oh, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Batwing Brume" href="#" target="_blank">Batwing Brume</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> seems like a <em>perfect</em> fit for Batman's bat-swarms</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tragic Lesson" href="#" target="_blank">Tragic Lesson</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is yet another representation of that one thing that every Batman movie desperately needs to show us for some reason (seriously, the JOKER movie just did it). If I were feeling evil, I would use <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Revel in Riches" href="#" target="_blank">Revel in Riches</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> as an ironic representation of Bruce's inheritance, but like the kill spells I mentioned earlier, it's just not a great fit for the deck.</p>
<p>We'll pad all that out with a bit more artifact and Equipment synergy, and we're good to go! Here's the decklist:</p>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Holy Low Mana Curve Batman" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Chromium, the Mutable
[/Commander]
[Creatures]
*1 Brass Squire
*1 Bygone Bishop
*1 Cephalid Inkshrouder
*1 Deadeye Quartermaster
*1 Emry, Lurker of the Loch
*1 Escape Artist
*1 Invisible Stalker
*1 Kemba, Kha Regent
*1 Leonin Shikari
*1 Padeem, Consul of Innovation
*1 Puresteel Paladin
*1 Raff Capashen, Ship&#039;s Mage
*1 Relic Runner
*1 Sai, Master Thopterist
*1 Sharuum the Hegemon
*1 Sram, Senior Edificer
*1 Stonehewer Giant
*1 Sun Titan
*1 Tormented Soul
[/Creatures]
[Artifacts]
*1 Argentum Armor
*1 Azorius Signet
*1 Basilisk Collar
*1 Bident of Thassa
*1 Cranial Plating
*1 Daredevil Dragster
*1 Darksteel Plate
*1 Fireshrieker
*1 Golem-Skin Gauntlets
*1 Grappling Hook
*1 Hammer of Nazahn
*1 Hedron Archive
*1 Lightning Greaves
*1 Mask of Avacyn
*1 Mask of Memory
*1 Mask of Riddles
*1 Masterwork of Ingenuity
*1 Mirrorworks
*1 Orzhov Signet
*1 Rogue&#039;s Gloves
*1 Shadowspear
*1 Silent Submersible
*1 Smuggler&#039;s Copter
*1 Sol Ring
*1 Swiftfoot Boots
*1 Tamiyo&#039;s Journal
*1 Worn Powerstone
[/Artifacts]
[Instants]
*1 Batwing Brume
*1 Survive the Night
*1 Tragic Lesson
[/Instants]
[Sorceries]
*1 One with the Machine
*1 Open the Armory
*1 Open the Vaults
*1 Single Combat
[/Sorceries]
[Enchantments]
*1 Arrest
*1 Banishing Light
*1 Cast Out
*1 Oblivion Ring
*1 One Thousand Lashes
*1 Pillory of the Sleepless
*1 Prison Term
*1 Reconnaissance Mission
*1 Sigarda&#039;s Aid
[/Enchantments]
[Planeswalkers]
*1 Ugin, the Ineffable
[/Planeswalkers]
[Lands]
*1 Adarkar Wastes
*1 Arcane Sanctum
*1 Buried Ruin
*1 Caves of Koilos
*1 Command Beacon
*1 Command Tower
*1 Esper Panorama
*1 Glacial Fortress
*1 Hallowed Fountain
*8 Island
*10 Plains
*1 Rogue&#039;s Passage
*6 Swamp
*1 Temple of Enlightenment
*1 Temple of Silence
[/Lands]"></span></div>

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<p>So what do you think? Is this the decklist Gotham deserves, or is it not the one it needs right now? If we made cuts, would these cards die as heroes, or live long enough to see themselves become the villains? Let me know!</p>
<p>Also, if you like decks based on pop culture characters, you'll probably get a kick out of my column where I build decks for famous villains like <a href="https://articles.edhrec.com/diabolic-intent-horcruxes/">Voldemort</a> and <a href="https://articles.edhrec.com/diabolic-intent-terminators/">Skynet</a>. Check it out!</p>


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