Your first binder, one pocket at a time

Start with one page and one card. You can plan cards you want as well as record cards you already own.

1. Create a binder

   Choose New binder, give it a name, select its card game and choose a binder model or custom pocket layout. A page side is one face of a sheet. Choose Freeform for an arrangement you can change freely, then Create binder.

2. Find the library

   Open your binder. On a phone, tap Find cards to see the card library and Binder to return to the page. Open Filters to choose the card language or set. Search for a name, artist or collector number.

3. Inspect before adding

   Tap a card’s artwork to open its details. Check the set, number, language and printing. The + button adds a copy; the tray button keeps it in staging for later. An empty pocket also opens the card picker.

4. Place your first card

   Tap an empty pocket, search, then use + on the card you want. Close the picker when finished. The card appears in the selected pocket; choose Undo if you picked the wrong one.

5. Set Owned or Wanted

   Ordinary catalog additions start owned. Composer pages, copied inspiration and prepared checklists start wanted. Open the card’s ownership control or use Select cards → Owned / Wanted to correct it. A picture in a pocket does not by itself mean you own that card.

6. Check the save indicator

   Edits save on this browser and device. Create or sign in to your Binderpages website account for account sync. Check the save status before leaving, and export a JSON backup for an extra copy.

Updated October 28, 2026.