It’s all well and good to buy up the latest sealed Pokémon card boosters and move in on single cards when the market is crashing (like what we’re currently seeing with Journey Together and Surging Sparks). However, if you don’t have the accessories to look after all those cards, well, it’s bad news.
TL;DR: These Are the Best Pokémon Card Accessories
There’s nothing wrong with cheap deck boxes and relying on penny sleeves for bulk and budget decks; we all have to start somewhere. But as soon as trainers start putting more money behind chase cards, pulling gem mint cards, or investing in new sets like Destined Rivals, Black Bolt, and White Flare, they must protect what they have.
Here are some great products I’ve found to do just that. From pre-grading your cards to affordable play mats for trainers, I’ve got you covered with decent products that will protect your collection for years to come.
Best Pokémon Card Deck Boxes
All of these deck boxes are felt lined and made of solid materials to protect your decks. If you’re like me and double sleeve your cards, all of these deck boxes have the room to fit a full 60 card deck and change.
Some even hold multiple decks and dice, which is very cool for someone like me who looks way too much into these things. The one I use holds three double-sleeved decks, has a dice drawer with felt lining and even features a faux leather Pokéball design. Perfection.
Best Pokémon Card Grading Accessories
It can cost upwards of $20 to get a single card graded, which is worth it if the Pokémon card is in awesome condition and worth a lot. But grading companies look at your cards down to a microscopic level to check for dints, scratches and other imperfections. You’ll also need to penny sleeve then pop cards in a semi rigid sleeve or they won’t accept them. If you’re looking to get your cards graded, these are some of the accessories we’d recommend.
Best Pokémon Card Display Options
Magnetic card holders are a cheap way to display Pokémon cards on a shelf or stand without forking out a fortune to have all of your cards graded.
I personally use acrylic shelving and LED strips to really make my collection pop. If you want your card holders to stand up straight there’s also a couple of options for acrylic stands too. It really doesn’t have to break the bank to make those illustration rares shine.
Best Pokémon Card Storage
Going to a card show with some trades? They’ll be something here for you. Want to display your grails in a nice looking cabinet? I’ve got you covered there too.
Ripping packs is awesome, but storing all that bulk for a deck-building session isn’t. Our recommendations include everything from basic cardboard boxes with rows and dividers to foam-padded storage boxes with enough room for graded and top-loaded cards.
Best Pokémon Card Sleeves
It’s no good buying these cases, binders and deckboxes without card sleeves. If you like a card or pull anything holo, sleeve it. I personally like the “Perfect Fit” sleeves as they still fit in magnetic card holders, standard and penny sleeves. Double the protection, infinite peace of mind.
I can’t build a deck without double sleeving cards. It’s just a good habit to get into, especially if you’re rocking all shiny energies and higher-end ex cards.
Best Pokémon Card Binders
Binders are one of the cheapest ways to store your Pokémon cards, and it beats any art or coffee table book for casual browsing. All of these binders are double-sided with nine pockets on each side. One even has four front windows to showcase those banger chase cards.
Just don’t forget to sleeve your cards before putting them in. I’m a big fan of good binder behaviour and will 100% judge you otherwise.
Best Pokémon Playmats
I recently found my original Pokémon TCG playmat from when the base set released. It’s literally a bit of fabric so I put a playmat underneath anyway, but how retro is this!? God bless that broken Professor Oak trainer card.
If you’re playing Pokémon TCG, you need a playmat, end of story. You can double-sleeve your all-shiny deck and have a felt-lined deck box all day long, but slamming cards onto hard surfaces is going to deck your deck.
You might notice that some of these playmats are actually mouse pads; that’s because they’re pretty much the same thing. Just do what I do: Pick a cool design and roll with it.
Pokémon TCG: Latest Stock Updates
If you’ve dedicated your life to pulling chase cards yourself, here’s what we can find in stock right now. Just watch out for pricing over MSRP, as we Pokémon trainers are in a weird spot right now, so don’t pay more than what you have to, or consider buying single cards instead of gambling on overpriced ETBs.
Whatever you decide, make sure you’re having fun! For more, consider checking out our guide on the full Pokémon release schedule in 2025.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
