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You've got a Magic: The Gathering fan in your life that you're shopping for when it comes to gifts and collectibles. If you don't know a Commander deck from a Draft Night Bundle from a play booster pack from a collector booster pack, then fear not. We've made things simple for you so you don't have to worry about getting the wrong Magic: The Gathering set for them. 

To make things easy, we've structured this guide around Magic: The Gathering supplies - something that all Magic fans need. 

Quick Picks

• Best overall: Ultimate Guard Zipfolio 360 Edge of Eternities - Magus of the Moon 
• Best budget gift: Dragon Shield Card Sleeves
• Best premium gift: Gamegenic Deck Box Dungeon

The Best Gifts for Magic: The Gathering Fans

1. Gamegenic Magic: The Gathering Shiny Playmat

Why it's a great gift: Every Magic: The Gathering player needs a playmat, and Gamegenic makes great playmats that are lightweight, colorful, and easy to transport. I myself am a proud owner of a Nick Fury playmat from Gamegenic. But if you want to give someone an extra special gift, you can get them a shiny playmat from Gamegenic. They look beautiful in person. 

Best For: Magic: The Gathering players

2. Gamegenic Squire Doctor Doom Magic: The Gathering Deck Box

Why it's a great gift: I'm a big fan of Gamegenic's Magic: The Gathering supplies because they make durable, high-quality gaming supplies without costing an arm and a leg. Gamegenic's Squire deck boxes can store more than 100 sleeved Magic: The Gathering cards, making it perfect for ferrying Commander decks around. The lid of the box snaps on with magnetic closures, and it's got a satisfying heft to it. This Doctor Doom deck box is just too cool to turn down. 

Best For: Marvel/Doctor Doom fans

3. Ultimate Guard Sidewinder Deck Box (100+ or 133+)

Why it's a great gift: Of course, there are other styles of deck boxes, most notably the "sidewinder" style that load cards in from the, you guessed it, side, rather than vertically. We suggest getting the 100+ or the 133+ size for this deck box, because they're big enough to fit a sleeved Commander deck. You can't go wrong with these, and they come in so many different colors. 

Best For: Magic: The Gathering players

4. Ultimate Guard Zipfolio 360 Edge of Eternities - Magus of the Moon

Why it's a great gift: A good chunk of Magic: The Gathering players keep their most valuable and valued cards in binders. Ultimate Guard makes great card binders that are acid- and PVC-free, meaning they won't damage the cards over time. For Magic's space opera-themed Edge of Eternities set, Ultimate Guard made these gorgeous Zipfolio binders featuring the art from the set's Showcase series, which were inspired by the book covers of vintage sci-fi paperbacks. This Zipfolio binder stores 360 cards. 

Best For: Magic: The Gathering collectors

5. Dragon Shield Card Sleeves

Why it's a great gift: Every Magic: The Gathering player needs more card sleeves, and Dragon Shield makes the best. They shuffle the easiest and feel extra nice in hand. Dragon Shields are available in a wide range of colors, which is why we've linked the clear version of the card sleeves. 

Best For: Magic: The Gathering players

6. Gamegenic Deck Box Dungeon

Why it's a great gift: There comes a time in almost every Magic: The Gathering player's life when they have a lot of cards that they need to store. There are storage options like white cardboard short boxes for cards, but to be perfectly honest with you, they're not exactly pleasing to the eye. Enter: Gamegenic's Deck Box Dungeon, which fits up to 1,000 double-sleeved cards, and even more single-sleeved or raw. The Deck Box Dungeon is sturdy, discrete, and the most luxe way to store large amounts of cards in one place. It's also large enough to store smaller deck boxes inside of. 

Best For: Magic: The Gathering players

Gifts by Budget

Under $25 

• Dragon Shield Card Sleeves

Under $50 

• Gamegenic Squire Doctor Doom Magic: The Gathering Deck Box
• Gamegenic Magic: The Gathering Shiny Playmat
• Ultimate Guard - Sidewinder Deck Box
• Ultimate Guard Zipfolio 360 Edge of Eternities - Magus of the Moon

Premium Picks

• Gamegenic Deck Box Dungeon

Why You Should Trust Our Recommendations

Our team covers Magic: The Gathering and gaming professionally and follows new releases, merchandise launches, conventions, collectibles, and community trends throughout the year. We've been to MagicCon Las Vegas and cover Magic: The Gathering news from conventions across the country. 

For this guide we considered:

• Quality
• Value for money
• Fan appeal
• Availability
• Giftability
• Long-term collectibility

Best gifts for [Fandom] fans FAQ

What is the best gift for a Magic: The Gathering fan?

The best gift for a Magic: The Gathering fan is supplies for card storage and display.

What should I buy for someone who already owns a lot of Magic: The Gathering merchandise?

You should get someone who owns a lot of Magic: The Gathering merchandise a Gamegenic Squire XL deck box featuring art from the most recent Magic sets. 

What's the best budget-friendly option?

The best budget-friendly option for a Magic: The Gathering gift is Dragon Shield card sleeves.  

Now, if you're looking for a guide to the upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets and their release dates, look no further than our Magic: The Gathering release schedule guide.

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