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Protecting Your Collection - Magic: the Gathering CardsUpdated 2 hours ago

For most MTG players, a great starting setup includes: 

-Deck Protector Sleeves to protect the cards as you play with them! Our Pro Matte collection makes for easier shuffling and premium protection. 

- A Deck Box to store and transport your deck. The Eclipse PRO offers storage for 100+ sleeves cards in a variety of colours to suit your preferences. 

- A playmat to provide a clean, protected playing surface, it is also a great way to personalize your play space, you can find a wide variety of colours, characters and themes among our playmats! You can even choose a Mystery Playmat and we will send you a random limited edition design!

- Dice or a life counter for tracking game information, you can track this is with a note on your phone or a pen and paper as well! You can choose your Dice from a wide variety of styles and types, depending on your needs.

- Inner sleeves if you want an additional layer of protection and can be especially useful for valuable cards and frequently played decks. 

- A binder or storage for cards you aren't using, there are a wide variety of colours and character options! For best protection we recommend a Pro Binder, you can also use our Premium Pages which are individual sleeves that can be added to any 3 standard 3 ring binder

- Toploaders and inner sleeves are designed to protect valuable and important cards that are not being used in a deck as normal. These offer additional rigidity and protection from the elements, you can find a dual set of these Here

Important to Consider:  

Matte vs. gloss: Matte sleeves reduce glare and can provide a different shuffling feel, while gloss sleeves offer a smooth, classic finish. 

Color and artwork: Choose a look that matches your deck, favourite color, Commander, or Magic set.

Quantity: Most MTG formats use 60 card decks, while Commander decks require 100 cards. Having extra sleeves on hand is always a good idea. 

Consistency: Use the same sleeve type and color throughout a deck so cards have a consistent appearance and feel. 

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