Like any collectible card game (CCG), Magic cards can be expensive and worth protecting. I don't know of many players that don't use sleeves (unless they are either a brand-new player), but those who choose not to are making a horrible mistake.
That being said, there are many kinds of sleeves you can use. Ultra Pros, Legions, Dragon Shields, you know it. Personally, I am an advocate for Dragon Shield (Silver, to be specific)
There are a few reasons I use them, particularly because they just feel so slick and sleek when you are shuffling. I've noticed over the years that Ultra Pros and Legions tend to break very easily, particularly along the outside edges. For a long while I actually used KMC Hyper Mat sleeves, but I ran into the same issues. I've actually been using Dragon Shields pretty religiously for about 3 years now, so much so that I bought a case of them to sleeve the Cube I recently built.
Some people argue that Dragon Shields get too dirty too quickly, and in some situations they would b right. The Black, Blue, and Green sleeves made by Dragon Shield get incredibly dirty and look like crap in only a few weeks of play. The only colors I've had particularly good luck with are Silver and, surprisingly, Pink.
Yup, you heard me right. Pink.
The ONLY reason I don't use the Pink ones is because the Silvers hold up just as well, and let's be honest, Pink would probably bring a lot of unwanted criticism. Regardless, I still endorse them as being a quality product.
So there you have it, I love Dragon Shield sleeves and they're the only ones I use when I play magic. I am also an advocate for using Ultra Pro Perfect Fit sleeves in tandem with Dragon Shields when sleeving an expensive deck, just to keep them super safe.
Here are links to each of my favorite sleeves, in case you're interested in buying some! It's important to note that each of these products comes with 100 sleeves, great for sleeving any 75-card constructed deck or even a 100-card EDH/Commander deck!
What are your favorite kind of sleeves? Let me know in the comments below!
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