Card Storage Box Guide: Which Box Do You Need?

Box counts are the rated capacity for standard-thickness cards without sleeves. Sleeved or thicker cards take up more room, so expect to fit fewer. Shoe boxes with rows also hold toploaders and magnetic holders.

Storing toploaders or magnetics? Use a vertical or shoe box made for them. Small count boxes are sized for loose cards.

Storage box chart

BoxHoldsBest forShop
100 - 400 count 100 to 400 standard cards Team sets and small lots 100 Count (50 boxes)400 Count (50 boxes)
550 - 930 count 550 to 930 standard cards Complete base sets 550 Count (50 boxes)800 Count (50 boxes)
800 count 2-piece vertical Toploaders and one-touch magnetics Toploadered and magnetic cards 800 Count Vertical (25 boxes)
2-row shoe box 1,600 cards; also holds toploaders and magnetics Mixed collections 5 PackBundle of 25
3-row shoe box 3,000 cards; also holds toploaders and magnetics Larger collections 5 PackBundle of 25
4-row Monster box 3,200 cards Bulk storage 5 PackBundle of 25
5-row Super Monster box 5,000 cards Bulk storage 5 PackBundle of 25
Graded card boxes Graded slabs (Super Vault Locker also holds Card Saver 1) Graded cards 2-Row Graded Shoe Box (5 Pack)Super Vault Locker (10)

How to store cards

Penny sleeve

Sleeve cards you want to keep sharp.

Holder

Toploader or magnetic for better cards.

Storage box

Pick the box by what you are storing.

Storage box FAQ

How many cards does a box really hold?

The count is for standard-thickness cards without sleeves. Sleeved or thicker cards take more room, so you will fit fewer.

Which box holds toploaders?

The 800 count 2-piece vertical box is made for toploaders and one-touch magnetics. The 2-row and 3-row shoe boxes hold them too.

What box should I use for graded cards?

The 2-row graded card shoe box, or the Super Vault Locker, which also holds Card Saver 1 holders.

Can I buy boxes in bulk?

Yes. Count boxes come in bundles of 50. Shoe boxes come in 5 packs and bundles of 25.