Top 3 Best Binders and Portfolios for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and other Card Games
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Professor Picks the Top 3 Binders/Portfolios For Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Standard Sized Trading Card Games
In the now over 4 years of reviewing accessories for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and other standard sized trading cards, I have carefully evaluated and graded over FIFTY different brands and styles of Binders and Portfolios. There have been a few extraordinarily excellent products, and many, many extraordinary failures as well as everything in between,
But here in this video, I point to the three absolute best binders and portfolios currently available. These are the best of the best, even among the many, many portfolios that have received A grades from me, these 3 stand hand and shoulders above the rest and are The Professor’s Top 3 Picks.
Please note, this will be a brief summary review, as each of these products has been reviewed at length previously. If you’d like to see the FULL review for each item, a link to the original review has been listed in this video’s description.
And now, the Professor’s Top 3 Picks for binders and portfolios in no particular order:
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I'm a Yugioh player, and although your videos of this type are more geared toward MTG storage and collection you've been incredibly helpful to me! I've fallen in love with the collecting aspect of trading cards, and your reviews and advice on purchasing binders, sleeves and portfolios has easily saved me a great deal of money. I only wish I'd discovered your channel before I got started! Keep up the great work and thanks for all your help!
Same
Forget the binders, THAT COLLECTION!
Disafear I know right! It's the real deal.
Including our god and savior tibalt?
I got a 4 pocket dex protection binder after watching your initial review. I was initially overwhelmed on which binder to get, so your review really helped. As I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been helped by your reviews, I just wanted to say thank you
Can I use these for my Uno collection?
Javin M yes.
Not without being judged lol
Montero I think everyone is used to it by now lol
I dont think the question is can you but rather... why would you not?
Gotta show off those foil skip cards.
I collect pokemon cards but i still like your channel good work professor
A couple of months ago I spent several hours looking at your videos and finally settled on a way to protect my cards. Among my supplies were a Dex Protection binder and a Legion Elder Dragon Hide Portfolio. Couldn't be more pleased. After 20 years my cards are finally properly protected. Thanks a million!
Since this comment is a year old can I ask which of the 2 you like best and which one help up the most over time?
@@TheEasyLifee Apparently it's been 4 years now! Both the Dex Protection binder and the Legion Elder Dragon Hide Portfolio have held up perfectly with no issues whatsoever. I personally prefer the Dex Protection binder because it's more my style, but they both work great.
You made this video just so you could show off your collection, didn't you professor?
I made it just so I could show off some of the books on my bookshelf.
I was just going to buy a regular ultra pro binder, thanks for posting this video and because of it i'm going to get a Dex protection binder! Those are sure some nice books ;)
All those duals. *drool*
pepperonization you know what they say: if it's not a complete collection it's barely worth a buck.
The only problem(solution) with these videos is we will come to expect these every holiday season as new products come out every year. Keep it up Prof. I am looking forward to the 2018 updates and beyond.
That's a LOTTA content lately. Not going to complain precisely lol.
The busiest month of the year for YT. Moneeyy...
Holiday season, people buy a lot of stuff.
Traxgarte you
Professor these videos couldn't be more well timed. I am in the USA right now and MTG accessories are overpriced and lack variety where I am from. Already bought some satin towers, eclipse and dragon shield sleeves and now I am gonna get an Ultra Pro binder. Thank you.
Dr. Professor u r one of my favourite youtubers, u give the best content ever. My name is Carson I am 14 and live in Canada. I wish to meat u one day. Your videos put a smile on my face and give me good feed back on mtg product. I’m am fairly new to mtg and hoping to complete my first ever vampire commander deck consisting of the 3 colours white, black and red. I’m very excited to finish it.
Yours truly: Carson
i do i also REALLY want to meat boogie2988
Meat lol
Awesome! Looking for Christmas gifts for my son, and your reviews were exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you for the vid! I love your channel so much and it’s helped me get the “lay of the land” for MTG. So I should be thanking you for the channel in general. I’m a kind of new player so you’ve been a very big help.
I just wanted to say thank you for making this video! From your suggestions, I decided to try the Dex Protection 9 pocket and the Legion Dragon Hide 9 pocket. The Dragon Hide wins hands down in my opinion. That portfolio is a piece of art and is so well made.
The Dex is a very close 2nd and is better than most others on the market.
Keep up the great work🙏
Bought the 12 pocket Ultra-Pro binder and loving it. 4 pocket Dex is next. Thank you!
I purchased Legion dragonhide when you first suggested them, and have never had need to look to another brand. Thank you.
I am going to buy that ultrapro playset probinder today. I was looking for review between Ultimate guard and this. Video was super helpful. Thanks
Surprise y'all! Haha, I love your videos, man. As well as being humorous, you're very informative and have helped me become a better/protective Magic player as a result. So, thank you, Professor!
Imma waiting 2018 update version for this, professor
I've loving the constant flow of content. Valuable insight as always, Prof. Thanks!
Hey TCC, thanks for the top picks reviews on the portfolios / binders as well as the top pick sleeves. These have been informal as well as giving great ideas on what to look for in future products to invest in to keep my collection safe. Great content as of late keep up the good work.
thanks to the prof, i just ordered 2 of the ultra pro quads for my commander collection!
Almost 2020 and still helpful!
I purchased the "Ultimate Guard" binder after watching your original review. It is perfect for me. That's for the reviews!!
Thank you very much for not just focusing on mtg content but content that helps TCG players and collectors overall. I was looking around for a card portfolio to get when I realized you prob already made a vid on recommendations and I'm glad I was right! Thank you again prof!
Thanks for making this video! I've been trying to find good binders for my TCG collection lately since I've mostly been using box storage. I had issues with ultra-pro sleeves and my old binder strategy of getting typical 3 ring binders from the store.
Thanks Prof for these best of the best reviews you’ve been releasing lately, that really help me as well as many others.
Thank you so much I just bought the legion 4 page and I LOVE it!!thank you!
If you're wondering, the BCW z-folio 12 pockets are protecting my entire collection. You can get them on MassDrop, Amazon or LGS for around $20 shipped and are a great budget alternative. All of my friends use them too. I'll never use a non-zippered folder again.
I love Dex. I got it because you suggested it a year back. I've never regreted it. It feels like its doing its job, protection. It also looks modern, no annoying logos, or anything to make me feel like it isnt going with my style.
Yes, since 2016 (Kaladesh) i watched your RUclips about Legion Dragonhide Binders, Quality, Design and Really Really sturdy, Thanks to you, i bought more then 5, Great Product
Your reviews are always great, prof. Really appreciate all the work you put into rigorously testing these products.
I love my Dex protection binders. That quad pocket is where my Chandra collection is.
Never have i exited sorting cards to watch binders
My amazing 64 yrs old parents bought me an ultimate guard binder because of one of your videos thanks professor I adore it :)
Thank you for the video. Been looking for a 3rd binder to carry for collecting reasons. First two I own are trading with others and commander for my commander sideboard/staples binders.
Thank you so much for your video, I was about to buy some crappy folder, because I didn’t know better, thanks for your review!
This was awesome great video man it'd be awesome if you made an updated one perhaps?
Just got the ultra pro binder because of this video :) thanks prof now I'm all set!
Once again. Very insightfull. Thanks again!
Cool thanks for the video. I'm going to try this with some baseball cards I've been buying lately from the 1980s. I think sleeving my cards and putting them in to the Legion 9 will look great and take care of the cards at the same time. Thanks!
Those playsets of full art promos look really cool together!
you are awesome dude. I love your videos because you speak with such joy!
I never understood collectors portfolios like this. I always use a heavy duty 3-ring binder and some high quality 9-pocket pages.
It's easier to shuffle cards around as your collection evolves because you can take the pages out,, move them around, or add more as needed. It's more flexible because you can pick the style of 3-ring binder (zippered, water resistant, etc..). It's more cost effective because you can just replace parts as they wear out. Lastly, you can have a varying collection size because you can just use a larger or smaller binder, or just add some more sheets.
I've never seen them in 4 and 12-pocket sizes, but that's really the only downside I see. Unless you absolutely need something to fit in a tiny bag or you have to have your playsets displayed in a nicer way, I don't see any reason to purchase these accessories.
I felt the same. But I think that portfolios serve slightly different purposes than binders. Portfolios are for showing off and cards that aren’t going anywhere (except maybe your deck). Binders are better for standard because things constantly rotate, but having playsets of modern/legacy/vintage in portfolios is a nicer option.
Also binders can fall apart easier and often have sharp edges/corners that can catch on bags and other things. The Zipfolio and Legion Dragonhide, by comparison, are smooth, look nice, are uniform thickness, and won’t catch on stuff. Easier to fit in some bags too.
i used to use 3 ring binders too , the issue is as your collection grows and you put in more pages or if you close the binder the wrong way you can get binder dings on your cards little marks left by the rings themselves which can lower a cards value. with these portfolios there are no rings to hurt your cards and they have just enough pages to hold a full set of cards i have mine color coded for reference and easy way to pick out what i need , like for my my green is standard and my blue is edh and my red is my personal keep cards. at the end of the day it all comes down to what works for each player , i hope my comment has helped in some way . and prof i love your vids. your one of the reasons i started my own channel :)
Will you be updating the Report Card on your website with all the new products and revised grades since you last updated it at the end of 2016? Having all your reviews collated in one easy-to-browse place was a Godsend when you first published it!
I envy anyone that got to lean Magic from the professor!
I would love to play Magic with you one day!!
Based on this I bought 3 UP deckbuilders portfolio. Its fantastic! I dont see any cons. For me THE best. Thanks Prof
Dayum, Professor, quite a collection [of Text-less and Duals!]
99,999 view.
I bought 10 4x3 dragon binder folders for my Game of Thrones 2nd edition LCG collection, thanks to your recommendation. The binders are fantastic!
Your collection is awesome!
Those full art cards are beautiful
Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. Love your content.
Phew! You really got me with that jump scare, Professor!
Will any of these binders prevent my Standard cards from curling?
That varies on environment and how hey are sleeve. If you sleeve once or double (perfect fit and normal sleeve.) high chance they won't since they are secured in there and moisture doesn't get in. In one of tolarian vids way he does it is like I mention, Put in binder, case, box or drawer and for those last two get one of those anti moisture bags (used for drier food like jerky.) and put it in storage/drawer to prevent curling.
I would assume that while good, they aren't magical
It's a joke, guys. A JOKE
Put in in the aforementioned location, then add some of those silical gel packs you find in various electronics boxes as they are designed to reduce moisture in the air.
lol...such an underrated comment
I would love to see a comparison with the ultra pro deckbuilder vs dragon shield codex. Ultra pro now makes deckbuilder 9 pocket binders
I really like the starcitygames playset binders. I bought a couple of them and I always get compliments.
Those are made by Legion and more or less identical to the Dragonhide except for the exterior.
The last one is very interesting. Maybe I buy 2-3 binder for my Yu-Gi-Oh! collection.
Thanks Professor.
It's simple i see prof i click
Prof, looking good man, hair on fleek, suit is lit.
Prof I really like that you're doing these top 3 videos so we can go to one video to see the best of the best thanks for the great work you put into your content
I love to watch those videos with the 2018 Professor but after a few minutes a miss the 2022 Professor.
Always a better self.
I can’t wait to meet the 2032 Professor !
"surprise, yoh!" "Yeah!" "Allright!" "The ting goes PHRAA!"
Damn I can't find the ultra pro deck builder binder anywhere
Hey Prof, really hope to see a review on the new Ultimate Guard Super Hive. I love other Ultimate Guard products and that thing looks awesome.
I get ultra pro 12 pockets with zipper for my reserved list collection. Best binder ever.
I really want to buy the Ultra Pro Deck Builders binder, but I've seen other videos that show how the soft lining on the inside covers easily rubs off, potentially discoloring cards. Can you or anyone else please comment on this if possible. Thanks and your videos have really helped me out recently.
Cant believe its been four years of great content. Keep it up professor. :)
Just a fancy way of prof showing off his collection.
well made and very informative. thank you
Thank you for sharing this information
Very helpful, thank you! 👍
Just recently got into MTG and the first channel I really discovered worth watching has been TCC. Sure, there are a few unboxing channels I watch on occasion but when I see TCC posts a new video, there's no hesitation to click.
In any case. I'm trying to get a standard deck up and running and finally go to my first FNM. And of course the Rivals Pre-release in January. Any general advice?
Maybe I should add this comment to the video in which you talk about it, but the video is rather old and thus comments are less likely to be read.
Ultra Pro makes the zippered 9 pocket binder that you reviewed and gave it poor marks. However, I feel like you did not give it a fair shake. Maybe the style I have is different but I bought one many years ago (8-10?) and there are a couple things about this binder that make it one of the better options in my opinion.
First, it can be used in conjunction with Ultra Pro platinum pages. Thus if part of the page breaks you can simply replace it, which you cannot do with the other portfolios.
Second, you can add a LOT of sleeves to the binder, allowing for storage of more cards. In line with this, you can put close to 10 cards in a single slot (yes the page will be forever stretched but if you dedicate pages for bulk purpose, then it's fine) for carrying lands or things of that nature.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, there are those pockets that mean you only need to carry this single binder instead of having to carry multiple binders, deck boxes, cases, etc., when you go play. The two slots next to the binder rings fit Ultra Pro deck boxes (and maybe other deck boxes but idk) allowing you to hold two fully sleeved decks along with your collection. Or you can fit a deck in one and use the other for tokens, lands, other cards you might need (like for a draft or for stock). The other pockets are perfect for dice, coins, extra sleeves, pens, etc.
So tl;dr - I think the Ultra Pro zipped binders, while maybe not the BEST quality or durability (though had mine again for almost a decade and had 0 issues with it) are something to consider due to their versatility and utility.
I’m pretty cynical but I have nothing but respect for the prof. I genuinely feel like the professor wants to help us all. Thanks for the reviews professor!
You really make great videos. Thank you!
It would be awesome to meet you one day, and play with you. :D
Merry Christmas!
Yoooo im dying. Prof the hip lingo skits are hilarious.
In my opinion the best binder is The Ultra-Pro Standard 9 pocket. The cheap one that holds 180 cards.
Available in many different colours, including black, black, and Pokemon.
I have 2 of them, one of them I have had for 8 years now. Still no rips in the pages, none of pockets are ripped. Never has any cards ever fallen out.
And for only £10 - £15.
3 years later you illuminate me , thank you
Hot damn! Another tie on point Brian :)
On a more technical note - aren't you worried that these types of 'Top 2' or 'Top 3' vids will age poorly as the quality of the various products waxes and wanes and new contenders emerge? Are you planning on turning this into an annual thing perhaps?
I understand the concern there, but the bigger problem I am hearing is that I have simply reviewed too many items at this point for people to easily go through. When there's 16 Deck Box videos and 12 Binder videos, people can't parse it all easily. That's the idea of these. "Look, you want to know the 3 best? These are them! Now feel free to dive into the library of reviews if you like."
Especially helpful at Christmas time!
Aaaaaand I just ordered 3 12-pocket Dex Protection binders.......
Hey Professor! This needs an update!!! Stay cool my man!
Professor, what binder do you recommend that uses clear pages?? I want to start an artist proof collection, and to be able to look at both sides of my cards would be amazing, thanks!!
Professor why are you so damn compelling... Your vocabulary makes me feel smarter after watching your videos
Ooh, Kavalier & Clay. Good choice for a book.
I always loved monster binders
Thanks Professor!
Excellent video
"hand and shoulders"
Still love you prof ;)
Thanks for your help, A+
This channel has to do Vanguard, because it's quite popular and the art is amazing
prof please do a dice video! what dice are the better ones? and where to buy them. Ty, saludos desde Chile.
Have you ever done a review on the “Top Deck 500 Card Pocket Binder Pro”? I’ve seen good prices online but not many reviews. What’s your opinion on this one? Hard to get zip binders, so please let me know quickly, if you can! Thanks
Dear Professor, are you going to do an "Unstable" video in the near future ? I think it's an amazing set and a lot of people are interested in it.
Hi, Thanks a lot for this great review.
This review video helped me a lot giving the insight. I was wondering if you could do another review for 2020 for binders and portfolio? Mostly trying to find some thats actually transparent so the back can also be viewed. For example would have been great if theres a portfolio or binder as good as Dex Protector or Legion Dragohide if it was transparent.
Also if possible could you please check if its worth to invest on Yanoman binder and their sleeves as they and Mayday games and Gamegenic have different sizes that is not made by any other brands like dragon shield and kmc. The cards used is not related to magic the gathering cards though so not sure if you could review it.
Binders are nice and all. But I heard Trapper Keepers are making a comeback. Is this true Prof?
I don't play magic, but I like your videos
Another great product review Professor! Just curious what your thoughts are on how well these binders hold cards without penny sleeves on them? More importantly, can thy hold multiple cards in each slot (unsleeved of course)? Perhaps these binders are only for showcasing and protecting one card per slot rather than mass-storage. On another note, have you reviewed high capacity heavy-duty traditional D-ring binders (like 3" or larger)? I'm always on the hunt for the perfect bulk storage binder. I'll offer a word of advice to all card collectors storing their cards in D-ring binders: Always leave the top left pocket of the first 9-pocket page empty. It invariably will leave a binder mark over time. Also, always get a D-ring configuration, not a circular ring...unless you're buying one of these ringless binders shown in this review. Those are pretty sweet.
All of these can hold stacks of unsleeved singles just fine. None have pockets so tight that they can only accommodate 1-2 cards, far from it. I'd say out of all 3, the Ultimate Guard line has the largest pockets for what you are looking to do.
Are the pockets in the Ultra Pro quad-row binder the same size/tightness as the Ultimate Guard line?
This video just made me realize that it's pointless to get into anything other than singleton formats if I want to afford to otherwise pay bills.
There's also something funny about storing thousands of dollars of cards in a $30 binder. :-)
Nice video 👍
Hey Professor, can we get a tour of your collection?
What are your thoughts on today's press release that Duel Decks are being discontinued and the newly announced Standard legal Challenger Decks that R&D are forging ahead with? I've collected all the Duel Decks and will be very sad to see these portals into MTG's past disappear...plus i loved collecting the funky Ultra Pro boxes that launched with them!