Should i sleeve my magic cards

Get you some Ultra Pro art sleeves. Our final stop, custom sleeves, can get a bit tricky. The few that do are usually pretty expensive and the quality may not be up-to-par in order to keep their production costs down. There are also tons of pictures that look pretty epic.

If you do end up getting a custom sleeve, though, you may want to double-sleeve them. Hopefully this guide ends up being useful to you in picking out the best fit for your MTG cards and collection. Does my summary make sense, or did you have a different experience? Let me know if the comments down there! Your support, no matter what form it takes—be it reading, commenting, or sharing our blog posts , using our draft simulator , Arena Tutor , or supporting us through Patreon —is always super appreciated.

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Wizards of the Coast. MTG Arena forums. Then you better get the right sleeves to keep your lands tappier, your graveyards emptier, and your burn decks burnier. What measurements should I look for? For Magic cards, we recommend Premium thickness will offer the best possible protection. Check out our custom sizing guide here! What should I look for in the quality of my card sleeves?

Sleeve seams should hold up to hard shuffling, especially for tournament players. And to get that perfect shuffle, avoid sleeves that are too slick or too rubbery.