Recommended Supplies

235 sheets for $10.49. Heavy white cardstock — the minimum weight for proxies that feel substantial. Standard printer paper is too flimsy.

For the most authentic feel and shine. Glossy finish makes colors pop and feels closer to real cards.

$19.99. An affordable laminator that protects your prints and adds rigidity. Perfect for sealing proxy cards before cutting.

$15.29 for 200 sheets. Standard thickness that adds durability without making cards too thick to sleeve.

$9.99. A rotary paper cutter that gives you perfectly straight edges. Much cleaner than scissors. Includes handy fold-out ruler for precise measurements.

The secret to professional-looking proxies. Real Pokémon cards have rounded corners — this tool matches that exactly. You will want to use the 'S' corner size (this rounder has 3 different corner sizes).

$14.99 for 600 sleeves. Enough for 10 full decks. Dragon Shield is the gold standard for durability and shuffle feel.

$22.99 for 1000 sleeves. Enough for 16+ full decks. Better per-sleeve price if you're building multiple decks or playing with friends.

Wireless inkjet with refillable tanks — no cartridges. I personally use this printer and can print entire 60-card decks for $1–2 (about 6.5 pages of 3×3 cards on A4). At ~$170 it pays for itself after just a few decks vs. buying real cards.

$16.99 for a full 5-bottle set (2 black + 1 each CMY, 550ml total). That's enough ink for ~58 full 60-card decks (fronts only). The secret to sub-$1 deck printing.