How thick is a Magic deck?

An MTG card's length is 2.5”, its width (i.e., thickness) is 0.012”, and its height is 3.5”.

What is the standard deck size in magic?

Constructed decks must contain a minimum of 60 cards. There is no maximum deck size, however, the player must be able to shuffle their deck unassisted.

How thick is 1000 magic cards?

How thick is a stack of cards? A stack of cards is 1.9 cm thick.

What cardstock does MTG use?

The industry standard cardstock for card games is Blue Core 280 GSM. This is our most popular cardstock – it makes up about 80% of our orders – and it's used in successful games such as Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.

What is the paper thickness of Magic cards?

Points: Card stock thickness is measured in points or mils, which are 1/1000th of an inch. Mtg cards are 12 point. Again, they come in thicker than standard playing cards which are about 8 point.

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What weight cardstock are Magic cards printed on?

MTG cards are usually 63 x 88mm and printed on 350 gsm silk paper.

How thick is a sleeved magic deck?

A single-sleeved card in my sleeve of choice (Ultra-Pro Eclipse) is ~0.52mm thick, or 0.02". Double-sleeving with matching Ultra-Pro Pro-Fit inner sleeves will increase that to 0.62mm (0.024") per card. Multiply by 60, 75 or 100 and add up some room for a finger to grab the cards.

How thick is a sleeved MTG card?

Cards are typically 12-13 mils. Cheaper cards can be thinner, high end cards can be slightly thicker.

What is the best ratio for a Magic deck?

You can have more, but I recommend sticking as close to 40 cards as possible while aiming for a ratio of 24 playable cards to 16 lands, adjusting for your curve as you see fit.

How many colors should be in a Magic deck?

There really isn't a right or wrong answer to how many colors you should play in your deck. Instead, the most important thing is to have a reason for the decisions you make in deck building. If you decide to add an extra color to your deck, make sure you have a good reason or are solving a significant problem.

Can you have a 40 card Magic deck?

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Booster Draft rules allow you to add as much basic land as you want to your deck, and require that the deck you end up with be at least 40 cards. The standard number of lands in a draft deck is 17–18.

What is thicker 14pt or 16pt?

16pt cardstock is thicker than 14pt, and as a result, has a higher quality feel. The added thickness also makes it more durable and longer lasting than 14pt.

Which is thicker 100lb or 14pt?

Classic Business Card Paper. Classic business cards are printed most commonly on 14-point cardstock (thick), 16-point cardstock (thicker), and 100 lb. gloss cover (thin). These are the 3 most common kinds of paper used to print classic business cards.

What is 110 lb cardstock used for?

110 lb cardstock - The most popular cardstock weight is 110 lb, which is an excellent all-purpose weight for projects that need to be printed on both sides. It's a great medium for scrapbooking and handmade greeting cards.

Is double sleeving bad for cards?

If you want to protect your cards then double sleeving is the best way to go about it. A single sleeve still allows dust and other particles inside, which can damage and even scratch your card.

Why do people double sleeve magic cards?

The fundamental reason these cards exist is for playing with your friends for fun or to compete in tournaments. But playing with your cards will decrease the value of them through wear and tear. To protect your cards from getting damaged during playing, sorting and deckbuilding, you can put them in sleeves.

Why do people double sleeve MTG cards?

To protect Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and other TCG's with valuable cards, some players prefer to double sleeve their cards. The cards are first protected by an inner sleeve that's barely larger than a standard card, and then insert the card/inner sleeve inside a regular gaming card sleeve.

Do perfect fit sleeves damage cards?

There is an interesting discussion on high end FB group about storing valuable cards (mainly for grading purposes). Basically they are AGAINST using perfect fits sleeves as they might nick corners, damage edges and cards are harder to take out of sleeves.

Should I double sleeve my whole deck?

If you have a valuable deck then you should probably double-sleeve it. If a liquid gets spilled and you have only single sleeved your cards, then the liquid can get into the sleeve and damage cards, you'll wish you had double sleeved them.

How thick are ultra pro card sleeves?

Ultra Pro Deck Protectors are 110 Microns thick. Penny Sleeves are in the 40 Micron area. FFG Sleeves are 105 microns thick. These are ±5 microns THINNER than UltraPro Deck Protector Sleeves.

What is the heaviest cardstock you can print on?

Cardstock is typically classified by weight, measured in pounds (lbs) per 1000 sheets of paper. Cardstock weight ranges from around 65 lbs (thinnest cardstock) to 110 lbs (thickest cardstock).

What paper is magic cards printed on?

The card stock used to make print sheets of Magic cards, is a paper stock that is thicker and more durable than normal writing or printing paper, but thinner and more flexible than other forms of paperboard.

Which is heavier 80 or 100 cardstock?

The rule of thumb difference between 80 lb and 100 lb paper is that 80 lb paper feels thinner and lighter than 100 lb paper.

What is 14 pt cardstock used for?

14pt. “extra thick” paper is one of the most common cardstocks available for printing. The thickness is about 0.39mm thick, which makes it ideal for business cards, postcards, and other firm-like quality print products.