Image credit: Josh Nelson
Dragon Shield's new line of Matte Dual sleeves comes out this Friday! As such, I got a chance to try them out for review. I've always been a fairly big fan of <a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Shield</a> sleeves, and this article will be no exception to the rule.
The sleeves I got to try out are that good, to the point where I'm comfortable just saying so immediately. But please, read on, and take a better look at the sleeves in question. A huge thank-you to Dragon Shield for providing these review samples!
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<h2>Three New Styles of Matte Duals</h2>
As the featured image for this article suggests, there are three new Matte Dual styles available as of Friday, July 10th. Those styles are:
<ul>
<li>Power &amp; Copper</li>
<li>Black &amp; Gold</li>
<li>Soul &amp; Petrol</li>
</ul>
For the sake of review purposes, and because I only had one deck that presently needed sleeving, I decided to specifically examine the Black &amp; Gold sleeves. I was a bit surprised with how these turned out; I didn't come in with any expectations, but I didn't realize that the gold side would be the inside of the sleeve. This consequently looks quite interesting in effect!
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-187100" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-scaled.jpg" alt="Image credit: Josh Nelson" width="745" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-300x225.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-768x576.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5A53DB23-ABCC-46FF-929E-041989DDE814-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px" /></a>
<h2>Sleeving With Dragon Shield Matte Duals</h2>
Sleeving cards with these also feels really satisfying. As any Commander player can tell you, it's generally an exercise in tedium to fit a whole 100-card deck into sleeves.
Usually, I've found that this issue stems from making sure the sleeves are open enough to receive the cards and then snug enough to fit them well (especially without air pockets). I have not had this problem with these Dragon Shield sleeves, which, to me, is a huge boon!
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-187102" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-scaled.jpg" alt="Image credit: Josh Nelson" width="745" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-300x225.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-768x576.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8A19F2F9-526B-473A-9C0E-61F628823ABD-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px" /></a>
<h2>Shuffling With Dragon Shield</h2>
The real test then began: how would these sleeves shuffle? As mentioned above, I managed to sleeve the entire 99 of my newest yet-unsleeved deck with the Black &amp; Gold sleeves (<a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kelsien, the Plague" href="#" target="_blank">Kelsien, the Plague</a>, if you're interested). I don't riffle or bridge shuffle, as I am too concerned about bends in my cards from that level of wear.
However, I did a bit of pile shuffling and then just interlocked the piles together a few times. This is how I normally get my shuffles done (and yes, it's a lot of randomization overall).
I'd say that because these sleeves held up as well as they did, they passed with flying colors. We will see how they do in a few months, but frankly, I expect they'll still be in fine condition then, too.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
These new Matte Duals are very interesting. I really like them for their stylistic colorations, as well as how they handle in my hand when sleeving, shuffling, and playing. I'm giving these high marks!
You can find these on <a href="https://www.dragonshield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Shield's website</a>. If you go there for your sleeving needs, please be sure to use our affiliate code edhrec (case-sensitive) for 5% off your purchase. And, be sure to stay tuned; I'm certain there'll be even more to come as the summer rolls along!

Review: Dragon Shield Matte Dual Sleeves

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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-300x226.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-768x578.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005573-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-300x226.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-768x578.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000005570-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_.jpg 1007w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71gNpjVZ7-L._AC_SL1200_-300x263.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-900x1024.jpg 900w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-264x300.jpg 264w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/81ffSAWBWNL._AC_SL1500_-768x874.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-300x204.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71reuigVCtL._AC_SL1500_-768x522.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-1024x929.jpg" alt="BCW elite teal sleeves" width="1024" height="929" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-1024x929.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-300x272.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ZiLmNSkZL._AC_SL1500_-768x697.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.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://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-668x1024.jpg 668w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-196x300.jpg 196w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/71ecrkq8cqL._AC_SL1500_-768x1178.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.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>

Sleeves for Your Magic Deck

The EDHREC Guide to Sleeves for Your Magic Deck

EDHREC is excited to announce that we are partnering with <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a>!
<a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> is a website that focuses solely on Magic cards: singles, sealed product, and selling! This focus on Magic specifically helps build and hone in on features that can only come from specializing in the best TCG market.
<h2>Search Functionality</h2>
<a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> has a robust system for buying product, having large displays when searching for cards, showing all available versions and the ability to flip double-sided cards.
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-136596" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986-300x145.jpg" alt="images of Magic cards utilizing Mana Pool's search functionality" width="972" height="470" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986-300x145.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986-768x372.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_7g3ChYF29U-e1722271436986.jpg 1897w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px" /></a>
On top of that, the site's search function is smart about punctuation, responding instantly, even if you miss that pesky apostrophe when typing in everyone's favorite card, <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Drach&#039;Nyen" href="#" target="_blank">Drach&#039;Nyen</a>!
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-136599" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0-300x26.png" alt="Mana Pool's search function accounting for missed punctuation on common mispellings" width="1246" height="108" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0-300x26.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0-1024x90.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0-768x67.png 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_wd48jSCor0.png 1515w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1246px) 100vw, 1246px" /></a>
But as if that wasn't enough, <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> comes with more search functionality, including a set of advanced filters to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Ranging from specific sets, card foils/finishes, formats, and even commander color identity, <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> has you covered in your quest for whatever specific card you're in the market for!
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_k6CZN8igpL.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-136602" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_k6CZN8igpL-108x300.png" alt="Mana Pool search filters" width="225" height="625" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_k6CZN8igpL-108x300.png 108w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_k6CZN8igpL.png 266w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>
<h2>Mass Entry Buyer</h2>
<a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> comes with a first class mass entry feature that can help you buy decks in seconds using the websites deep pool of cards. You'll immediately see the availability and price of the list, letting you add another deck to your collection in no time at all.
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-136609" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2-300x178.png" alt="Image of Mana Pool's mass entry buyer" width="812" height="482" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2-300x178.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2-1024x607.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2-768x455.png 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_gNr3shy0c2.png 1361w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px" /></a>
<a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> also comes with its own deck builder, which is able to add cards you select yourself, or suggest cards can via prompts such as “triggers from land ETBs” for additional suggestions in building out your list! The deck building feature is currently in beta, and is being improved on constantly.
<a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_HipABJISCZ.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-136616" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_HipABJISCZ-300x194.png" alt="" width="543" height="351" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_HipABJISCZ-300x194.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chrome_HipABJISCZ.png 513w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" /></a>
<h2>Seller Features</h2>
Regardless of whether you are big or small, <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a> comes with multiple features and benefits.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Powerful listing options
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Just a couple of clicks to syndicate inventory from both Crystal Commerce and Shopify</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Features to import spreadsheets, or manually list cards via the Mana Pool dashboard</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Low fees
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Pay just a 5% marketplace fee on the price of cards, with no marketplace fee on shipping, along with a credit card processing fee (2.9% + .30 per transaction)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Payouts 
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Get paid for cards the same week they sell, for trusted sellers</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Payouts are kept in a custodial account (via Stripe) and seller payouts don’t flow through Mana Pool’s bank account</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Other Features for Buyers and Sellers</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">100% fulfillment program - to solve the problem of sellers sometimes not having a card they listed and ensure buyers always get their full order, Mana Pool re-sources cards from other sellers, at no cost to the buyer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Responsive support - the Mana Pool founders quickly respond to emails and Discord messages from buyers and sellers, and constantly work on feedback to improve the website</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Affiliate program - available to game stores and Magic creators: <a href="https://manapool.com/affiliates">https://manapool.com/affiliates</a> </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Magic only - no clutter of other games, keeping the focus of the experience and the continuous improvement of Mana pool focused on Magic</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Great user experience for browsing individual seller shops and Magic sets, displaying both sealed and singles:</li>
</ul>
<h2>Personal Buyer Experience</h2>
I had no idea what I was walking into when I first heard about <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a>. I've used other marketplaces before, but I was really interested in seeing what made this one different than the others.
The way I went about this was simple. I still had yet to finish upgrading my Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle Earth commander decks from last year, so there were a handful of cards I still had to pick up in order to round them out!
Searching for the cards were simple, even for the most esoteric ones, like a Tales of Middle Earth Commander <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Graypelt Refuge|LTC|316" href="#" target="_blank">Graypelt Refuge</a>. Scrolling through the various printings and finding that specific one was easy! At one point, when I went to checkout, I realized I had the wrong version of <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Port Town" href="#" target="_blank">Port Town</a> in my cart. Luckily, the "Replace" feature in <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a>'s cart let me swap out the versions with ease without making me need to go through the trouble of deleting it from my card and searching for the card again. It was also super easy to see which sellers were in my cart as I was ordering cards, that way I could optimize on shipping costs!
Overall, I had an excellent experience buying from <a href="https://manapool.com/">Mana Pool</a>. Navigation was easy, they had all the cards I needed, and checkout was simple. I highly recommend!

Mana Pool and EDHREC Partnership Announcement

The Commander Sealed event in Rochester, NY, is quickly becoming a highlight for Magic: The Gathering players in the region. This year's event takes place from September 13th to the 15th at the RIT Inn and Convention Center. The event draws fans of the Commander format who crave a new and unique twist on Sealed. This event challenges participants to construct their Commander decks from a limited pool of Sealed booster packs. This gets players pushing their strategic thinking and creativity to the limit.
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The Magic community has even begun to embrace this innovative format. It created an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie where players face off and open packs. Every card pulled can dramatically shift the direction a deck is built. This event not only showcases the diversity of the Commander format but the social aspect of the format.
<h2>The Format</h2>
One thing that makes Commander Sealed such a unique event is the format itself. Players are still are using 98-99 cards plus a command zone as it gets filled and follow the color identity restrictions. Where the format diverges from traditional constructed Commander is the card pool. Participants at Commander Sealed are given 14 semi-randomized packs which they open and build there card pool from. Another factor with this pushing the boundary further is the continuous construction of the decks. This unique rule lets players freely exchange cards from their pool with others within their pods to assist with their own decks and their pod mates. Once the deck construction phase is complete cards can still be swapped between mainboard and side board in between rounds as well.
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Now, say that you're attending the event and you happen to open a <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Hullbreacher" href="#" target="_blank">Hullbreacher</a> in a pack. This is normally a round of bad news as it is banned for play in Commander. Thankfully, at Commander Sealed you're able to play all cards that you open in your packs. If you happen to be a fan of <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Primeval Titan" href="#" target="_blank">Primeval Titan</a> or <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Braids, Cabal Minion" href="#" target="_blank">Braids, Cabal Minion</a> this is the event for you! If you want a more detailed breakdown of the format and have more questions, check out the<a href="https://commandersealed.com/primer/"> format primer</a> for more information.
<h2>The Weekend</h2>
Commander Sealed even offers a huge, fun-packed weekend of Magic for those not playing in the main event. Whether you want to grind side events for value or check out the artist alley, everyone will have something to do. The event kicks off Friday with a welcome party, gaming, and a comedy show featuring <a href="https://x.com/mikecarrozza">Mike Carrozza</a>. Mike is the host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast">Am I the Bolcast?</a> and a professional comedian so make sure to show up early! Saturday also features a full day of side events to match the main event. Finally, Sunday will wrap up with VIP events and meet and greets for many of your favorite creators. Among these events will also be a live show from the entire Am I the Bolcast crew!
For a full listing of all the side events and weekend activities make sure to check out the official <a href="https://commandersealed.com/schedule/">weekend calendar</a>.
<h2>The Cause</h2>
One of the reasons Commander Sealed has taken off like it has also comes down to its purpose. Commander Sealed started as a fundraiser and continues to raise money for Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project. All of the proceeds from the event after production costs are then donated to the two charities. This makes the event one of the few where you can have a great time supporting an even better cause.
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If you are in the New England and upstate New York area and need to get your fix for a weekend full of Commander, mark your calendars. Every year has slowly grown and added more to experience and this year's event will be no different. Check out the <a href="https://commandersealed.com/">Commander Sealed website</a> for more details on the full weekend including specials guests and artists. I hope to see you there!

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