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: - Ігри
Forget the binders, THAT COLLECTION!
Disafear I know right! It's the real deal.
Including our god and savior tibalt?
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
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
The Professor appreciates thickness and tightness. Niice.
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.
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.
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 ;)
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.
I collect pokemon cards but i still like your channel good work professor
Your reviews are always great, prof. Really appreciate all the work you put into rigorously testing these products.
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 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.
All those duals. *drool*
pepperonization you know what they say: if it's not a complete collection it's barely worth a buck.
thanks to the prof, i just ordered 2 of the ultra pro quads for my commander collection!
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🙏
I've loving the constant flow of content. Valuable insight as always, Prof. Thanks!
Thank you so much I just bought the legion 4 page and I LOVE it!!thank you!
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.
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!
Bought the 12 pocket Ultra-Pro binder and loving it. 4 pocket Dex is next. Thank 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.
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 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.
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!
I purchased Legion dragonhide when you first suggested them, and have never had need to look to another brand. Thank you.
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
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!
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!
Awesome! Looking for Christmas gifts for my son, and your reviews were exactly what I was looking for.
Your collection is awesome!
Those full art cards are beautiful
Just got the ultra pro binder because of this video :) thanks prof now I'm all set!
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.
Imma waiting 2018 update version for this, professor
Yes, since 2016 (Kaladesh) i watched your UA-cam about Legion Dragonhide Binders, Quality, Design and Really Really sturdy, Thanks to you, i bought more then 5, Great Product
Those playsets of full art promos look really cool together!
Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. Love your content.
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.
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?
Phew! You really got me with that jump scare, Professor!
Dayum, Professor, quite a collection [of Text-less and Duals!]
Once again. Very insightfull. Thanks again!
Cant believe its been four years of great content. Keep it up professor. :)
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!
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
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.
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!
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.......
My amazing 64 yrs old parents bought me an ultimate guard binder because of one of your videos thanks professor I adore it :)
This was awesome great video man it'd be awesome if you made an updated one perhaps?
I envy anyone that got to lean Magic from the professor!
I would love to play Magic with you one day!!
I love my Dex protection binders. That quad pocket is where my Chandra collection is.
I would love to see a comparison with the ultra pro deckbuilder vs dragon shield codex. Ultra pro now makes deckbuilder 9 pocket binders
Based on this I bought 3 UP deckbuilders portfolio. Its fantastic! I dont see any cons. For me THE best. Thanks Prof
you are awesome dude. I love your videos because you speak with such joy!
Almost 2020 and still helpful!
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.
"Surprise ya'll!" Haha informative AND entertaining!
well made and very informative. thank you
You really make great videos. Thank you!
It would be awesome to meet you one day, and play with you. :D
Merry Christmas!
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!!
Very helpful, thank you! 👍
The last one is very interesting. Maybe I buy 2-3 binder for my Yu-Gi-Oh! collection.
Thanks Professor.
Thank you for sharing this information
Never have i exited sorting cards to watch binders
Yoooo im dying. Prof the hip lingo skits are hilarious.
Prof, looking good man, hair on fleek, suit is lit.
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.
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.
i ended up buying a dragon hide thanks to one of your reviews i bought a blue one
I get ultra pro 12 pockets with zipper for my reserved list collection. Best binder ever.
Thanks Professor!
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
Ooh, Kavalier & Clay. Good choice for a book.
Hey Prof, how highly do you rate the Ultimate Guard Quadrow Portfolio? It's a xenoskin 4 column portfolio with no zip (I only realised this existed when I was browsing their website). And also, compared to something like the Dex 9 pocket, how do you rate the Xenoskin 9 pocket Flexfolio? I know it got an A- grade but I'd like to know why it's at a lower grade than something like the Dex 9 pocket. I personally love the UG zipfolios (and use the non xenoskin flexfolio as my budget trade binders) and am a big fan of Dex and Legion portfolios too.
I always loved monster binders
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!
prof please do a dice video! what dice are the better ones? and where to buy them. Ty, saludos desde Chile.
Damn I can't find the ultra pro deck builder binder anywhere
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?
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 Professor.
thank you for the great video!
i was jst looking for a good binder.
i'm interested in the Ultra Pro Deck Builder's Portfolio but can't seem to find it in the Card Kingdom link.
could you please help me out.
3 years later you illuminate me , thank you
Greetings from France to our great community ! I hope all is okay for you but today I need some help...
Just have a question... to you, whats the best to stock mtg collection cards ? I actualy double sleeve my cards with KMC and let them in an ultimate guard quadrow zipfollio but... I ´m not very satisfied because of the side loading (the cards move too much !! You can see it too in this video)
Any idea to avoid that issue or any better purchase ?
Thanks a lot for your advices !
7:49 I have the 12 pocket ultra pro and it's great. What would your recommendation be if someone wanted a 500 card one?
Just a fancy way of prof showing off his collection.
Does the professor have a good video on guidelines for sorting cards in a binder? Currently sort by Color, ManaCost and expansion.
Professor . Please do a review of deck boxes that can hold 2 decks please I beg you !
Thanks for your help, A+
I have a question for the first binder displayed. I see the cards are still sleeved with inner sleeves. Is it because of the dotted background behind the plastic ? Because the binder I have atm obliges me to sleeve the cards in order to prevent the cards from inheriting the dotted shape onto the cards themselves.
I am asking because I would like to be able to put non-sleeved cards into a binder. Thank you !
Hey what's your Thoughts on the monster xl binder just got one as Christmas gift and I heard some bad reviews on it
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 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 !
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 :)
7:30 I love it! xD
i want that legion. i want a full dragon hide set of acessories, now I just need them moneys
Prof, Have you reviewed the 9 pocket Pro-Binder Ultra pro?
Professor why are you so damn compelling... Your vocabulary makes me feel smarter after watching your videos
Do any of these have clear pages on both sides? I deal more with regular trading cards and would hate not to be able to see the back side of my cards.