LORCANA TRADING CARD PROTECTION GUIDE
This guide will tell you all you need to know about trading card protection supplies for your Lorcana cards. It will cover the following topics:
Cards & Sizes
Sleeves & Usability
Toploaders & Holders
Binders
Cards & Sizes
Lorcana Card Size
To start off we're going to talk about the Lorcana card size. Lorcana cards are considered standard sized cards and are 64 mm (2.5") wide and 89 mm (3.5") high. The thickness of the card is about 0.9 mm (35PT) thick. They weigh about 1.8 gram.
Lorcana Card FAQ
The extra information you need about Lorcana card sizes.
Are all Lorcana cards the same size?
Yes. All Lorcana cards have the same size.
Are Pokémon cards the same size as Lorcana?
Yes. Pokémon and Lorcana cards are both considered as standard sized cards. The measures of the cards are similar.
Sleeves
Card sleeves for Lorcana cards
In this section we'll go through everything you need to know about sleeves for Lorcana trading cards.
All Lorcana card sleeves
First off we're going to show you all the sleeves there are and what they are best used for. There are the following sleeves:
- Soft card sleeves for quick and easy sleeving. (Also known as Penny sleeves)
- Exact fit sleeves for a tight fit, needed for double sleeving and various display products.
- Deck sleeves ideal for card protection while playing Lorcana TCG.
Penny sleeves
Soft card sleeves for Lorcana
Soft card sleeves are the most cost efficient protection option for your Lorcana cards. They are also known as 'Penny sleeves' which they got from only costing a 'Penny' each.
Soft car sleeves will protect your cards from scratches. They are ideal for holo Lorcana cards.
Perfect fit
Exact fit sleeves for Lorcana cards
Exact fit sleeves will fit tightly around your Lorcana cards. Also known as Perfect fit sleeves. They can be used in combination with deck sleeves and magnetic card holders for double sleeving.
Play protection
Deck sleeves for Lorcana
Deck sleeves are perfect for Lorcana card protection while playing Lorcana TCG. They give optimal protection and are available in various colors, which is ideal for identifying your deck!
Deck sleeves can be double sleeved in combination with Exact fit sleeves.
Sleeves FAQ
Answers to your questions about sleeves for Lorcana cards.
Which Lorcana cards should I sleeve?
Any high value or holo (reflective) cards should be sleeved. Holo cards will easily scratch, Penny sleeves will prevent this from happening.
Can you double sleeve Lorcana cards?
Yes you can double sleeve Lorcana cards. Therefore you will need exact fit sleeves. Exact fit sleeves cards will fit into standard sleeves, deck sleeves and magnetic card holders.
What are Penny sleeves?
Penny sleeves are the cheapest sleeves and cost only a 'Penny'. Thats why it yields the name 'Penny sleeve'. The regular name is standard soft card sleeve.
Are penny sleeves acid free?
Yes, all our sleeves, loaders and holders are acid free!
Check out our collection of acid free sleeves!
Penny sleeves or perfect fit for Lorcana cards?
If you want cheap and quick sleeves, go for Penny sleeves.
If you want to double sleeve or perfect fitting sleeves, go for perfect fit sleeves.
Which sleeves do I use for grading submission?
All of our sleeves are appropriate for graded card and PSA submissions.
To ensure your Lorcana cards stay in mint condition, sleeve them first and load them into a toploader or rigid card holder (Card saver).
Which sleeves fit in one touch magnetic holder?
Exact fit sleeves fit perfectly in one touch magnetic holders.
How thick are penny sleeves?
Penny sleeves have a thickness of 30 up to 40 micron thick. This translates to 0,3 - 0,4 mm. They are considered the thinnest sleeves.
Do penny sleeves fit in card binders?
Standard size penny sleeves will fit perfectly in our card binders!
What is the best sleeve for Lorcana cards?
Any of our sleeves are good for protecting your Lorcana cards. Exact fit sleeves offer great protection when double sleeved in Toploaders or Deck sleeves.
Toploaders & Holders
Toploaders & Holders for Lorcana cards
In this section we'll go through everything you need to know about toploaders and holders for your Lorcana card collection!
All Lorcana toploaders & holders
Let's go through our toploaders & holders for your Lorcana card collection!
- Magnetic card holders are an ideal way to display your Lorcana cards.
- Rigid card holders are ideal for PSA submission and sending Lorcana cards by mail.
- Toploaders are the most cost efficient rigid protection for your Lorcana cards.
Rigid
Toploaders for Lorcana
Toploaders are the cheapest card holders that offer supreme protection. Toploaders are rigid, block out some UV-light and offer great storing options.
Best safe your cards by sleeving them and then toploading.
These toploaders fit perfectly in our toploader binders.
Semi-rigid
Semi-Rigid Lorcana Card Holders
Semi rigid card holders are a lightweight variant of the rigid toploaders. They fit more cards and are ideal for sending cards by mail. Send your cards in mint condition with our semi-rigid card holders.
Display
Magnetic Lorcana Card Holder
Magnetic card holders are a great way to protect and display your cards. The holders protect your cards from scratches and blocks out most UV light. All you need to display your cards in mint state!
Easy display with our magnetic card holder stand!
For the best protection, sleeve your cards in exact fit sleeves first.
Toploader & Holder FAQ
Answers to your questions about toploaders & holders for Lorcanacards.
Can you send cards to PSA in toploaders?
Yes you can send cards for grading to PSA in toploaders. An even better option are our semi rigid card holders that are specifically made for Lorcana card grading submissions.
Rigid or Semi-rigid toploaders?
This totally depends on the goal you try to achieve. For safekeeping and keeping your cards in mint condition, the rigid toploaders are your best option.
For graded card submission we recommend sending your Lorcana cards in semi-rigid card holders.
What are toploaders made of?
Most toploaders are made of polypropylene plastics. Our toploaders are acid-free and non-toxic.
Card saver or toploader?
This totally depends on the goal you try to achieve. For safekeeping Lorcana cards in mint condition, the toploaders are your best option.
For graded card submission we recommend sending your Lorcana cards in card savers.
What are the best toploaders for Lorcana cards?
The best toploaders for Lorcana cards are for the specific card thickness. For Lorcana cards this are 35 PT toploaders which is about 0,9 mm thick.
How thick are toploaders?
Toploaders are usually about 400 micron thick. This is about 0,4 mm.
What are toploaders used for?
Toploaders are used for protecting valuable items like Lorcana cards and similar items.
What size are toploaders?
Toploaders for standard Lorcana cards have an internal dimension of 70 mm x 98 mm. The external size is 76 mm x 101 mm.
Should I topload or sleeve my Lorcana cards?
The best option would be to do both sleeve and topload your Lorcana cards. Sleeves protect against scratches, where the rigid toploaders will prevent the cards from bending.
How much do toploaders weigh?
Toploaders weight about 8.5 gram. A lighter alternative are the semi-rigid toploaders which weigh only 5 gram.
Where to buy toploaders?
It doesn't matter where you buy your toploaders as long as they are from a renowned brand.
Well known brands for rigid toploaders are:
- Ultra Pro
- Card-binder.com
- Vault X
What are one touch holders?
One touch holders are magnetic card holders for diplaying trading cards.
Binders
Binders for Lorcana cards
In this section we'll go through everything you need to know about Lorcana card binders. All the way until you know how to keep your Lorcana cards in mint condition.
Lorcana Card Binders
Let's go through all the types of binders there are. We offer 3 types of Lorcana card binders:
- Premium binders for standard Lorcana cards.
- Toploader binders for standard sized toploaded cards.
Standard size
Premium Lorcana Card Binder
Premium zippered binders give outstanding protection to your Lorcana cards. With sideloading pockets it's nearly impossible to lose cards. With this binder, you will be sure that your cards stay put in mint condition.
Toploader
Lorcana Toploader Binder
Get the best protection for your Lorcana cards with a premium toploader binder. These binders fit standard toploaders which offer even more protection than our premium binders.
Binder FAQ
Answers to your questions about Lorcana card binders.
What is a toploader binder?
A toploader binder is a card binder which can fit toploaders. Toploaders are rigid plastic sleeves that prevent your cards from bending.
Whats the benefit of a zip binder?
Zippered card binders prevent dust from entering the binder. It also offers IPx4 resistance against splashing water.
What is the best binder for Lorcana cards?
The best protection for Lorcana cards would be Toploader binders. They offer optimal resistance to scratches and bending of the Lorcana cards.
Which sleeves fit in a Lorcana card binder?
Penny sleeves and exact fit sleeves will fit in our premium card binders.
What does sideloading mean for binders?
Sideloading means that the cards are inserted from the side of the pockets. This is the best way to load a binder, as they won't fall out easily.
Which binder do I need for a Lorcana master set?
This depends on the Lorcana card series your collecting. Every set has a different amount of cards.