🛡️ Which protection should you choose?


Are you unsure about the difference between card pockets, toploaders, and card binders? Open one of the guides below to see what they are used for.

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🛡️ Card Slots

Best for: All common Pokémon cards.

Card sleeves are the most common way to protect Pokémon cards. They protect against scratches, dirt, and general wear and tear, and fit all standard Pokémon cards.

Perfect for the common cards in your collection – e.g., from the Gift Pack, Starter Pack, and Sibling Pack.

🛡️ Toploaders

Best for: EX/V cards and other valuable Pokémon cards.

Toploaders are hard plastic sleeves used in conjunction with card sleeves. They provide extra protection against bending, pressure, and scratches, and are ideal for your most valuable cards.

All EX/V cards from DF Cards already come in toploaders, so they are well protected from the start.

📚 Chart folders

Best for: Your entire Pokémon collection.

A card binder makes it easy to collect and organize your Pokémon cards in one place. The cards are easy to flip through, while also being protected from dust and everyday wear and tear.

Perfect for both common cards and your rarer favourites.

💎 Toploader binders

Best for: Pokémon cards already in toploaders.

A toploader binder is specifically designed for cards in toploaders. It provides maximum protection and makes it easy to store and display your most valuable cards without removing them from their protection.

Perfect for collectors who want the best possible protection.