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Magic: The Gathering Card Restoration in Canada

From Alpha duals to modern mythics, we restore Magic: The Gathering cards to display-ready condition. Safe, ethical methods with full documentation. No customs, no duties, just Canadian collectors helping collectors.

Email Photos for Free Assessment

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Send photos, get a written recommendation and quote, no obligation. Response within 24 hours.

Common Magic: The Gathering card issues we fix

From light wear to significant damage, we handle the full range of restoration needs for Magic: The Gathering cards.

Creases and dents from shuffling and play
Edge whitening and corner wear
Surface scuffs from unsleeved play
Sticker and price tag residue removal
Foil card curling and warping (Pringles effect)
Water damage and humidity staining
Ink stamps and markings
Vintage card yellowing and age wear
Sleeve friction marks
Binder ring damage and impressions

Why restore your Magic: The Gathering cards?

Increase the value of Reserved List cards and vintage staples before grading with PSA, BGS, or CGC.
Restore Commander and Legacy staples that have seen years of play to a presentable condition.
Prepare high-value pulls and foils for grading submissions with professional pre-grading prep.
Remove price stickers and residue from cards acquired at LGS sales, conventions, or online.
Preserve sentimental cards from your early Magic days that have accumulated wear over decades.

Our 5-step process

Every Magic: The Gathering card goes through the same careful workflow.

1 Email photos

Send us clear photos of your Magic: The Gathering cards and describe any damage.

2 Get a plan

We assess your cards and send a detailed restoration plan with the recommended tier and quote.

3 Ship your cards

Mail your cards to us via Canada Post with tracking and insurance.

4 Restoration

Each card goes through a careful, hands-on restoration process with before/after documentation.

5 Return shipping

Your restored cards are shipped back securely with tracking.

Card restoration pricing

Two service tiers, depending on how much work your card needs.

Best for light prep

Pregrade + Advanced Microscope Cleaning

$25 per card (CAD) + tax

Focused prep for cards that need a careful pregrade review, advanced cleaning, and a final polish before they head back out.

Pregrade review
Advanced microscope cleaning
Polish
Basic return packaging

Best for visible damage

Complete Repair

Full restoration

$125 per card (CAD) + tax

Full restoration for higher-value cards or cards with deeper condition issues that need more hands-on correction.

Wipe down
Microscope clean
Scratch reduction
Damage repair
Warping fix
Polishing
Premium return package with @PullShield

Choose the tier that fits the card. We assess every submission individually and recommend the level of work that makes sense before anything moves forward.

Each card is assessed by condition first, then matched to the most appropriate tier and workflow.

Complete Repair is best suited for cards valued at $300+ or where grading potential and presentation improvement justify deeper restoration work.

No payment upfront. You approve the plan first, and payment is due after the work is completed.

Add $25 for in-house slab cracking on graded cards. Return shipping is billed at cost.

Magic: The Gathering restoration FAQ

Can you restore vintage MTG cards like Alpha, Beta, or Unlimited?

Yes. We regularly work on vintage Magic cards from the earliest sets. We use conservative methods appropriate for older card stock and understand the specific characteristics of early MTG printing.

Can you fix foil curling on Magic cards?

We can reduce foil curling and warping on many MTG foils. Results depend on the severity and the specific foil process used. We will assess and advise before any work begins.

Do you work on both regular and foil Magic cards?

Yes. We handle standard, foil, extended art, showcase, and all other MTG card variants. Each type requires different techniques, which we tailor to the specific card.

Will restoration affect the card for tournament play?

Our restoration focuses on cosmetic improvement. Restored cards should still be legal for tournament play, but always check with your local judge if you have concerns about specific cards.