A LITTLE HELP FOR YOUR NEXT BINDER PROJECT
Best Pokémon Placeholder Card Makers in 2026
The best free Pokémon placeholder card makers in 2026 are BinderPress, Binder Templates, Set Hunter, Sleevd, Binder Builder, PokeHolder and Pokeplaceholder. All of them let you print placeholders for free.
Disclosure: we make BinderPress, so we put it first. Below we explain why, and when another tool might suit you better. We checked each tool's public pages on 25 October 2026. Features change, so if something here is out of date, let us know.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Sets | Skip owned cards | Paper | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BinderPress | Display binders that look finished, any pocket layout | 198 | Yes, no account | A4 + US Letter | Free (beta) |
| Binder Templates | Full printable checklists | 176 + Pokédex | With a free account | A4 + US Letter | Free |
| Set Hunter | Printing just your missing cards | Master sets | Yes, no sign-up to print | A4 | Free |
| Sleevd | Inserts plus a collection app | Every set (per Sleevd) | — | — | Free inserts |
| Binder Builder | Species or artist binders | Species, artist or set | Yes | 9 per page | Free, no account |
| PokeHolder | Seeing market prices while you choose | 176 | Yes | — | Free |
| Pokeplaceholder | Open-source proxy generator | By set | — | — | Free |
1. BinderPress
Best for: collectors who want binder pages that look finished.
- 15 frame styles, including Ivory anniversary, Twilight glass, Collector's Proof and Copper atelier
- Previews pages with 4, 9, 12 or 16 pockets
- Skips the cards you mark as owned. Your progress is saved on your device, and you don't need an account.
- Actual-size 63 × 88 mm on A4 or US Letter
- Set pages for 198 sets, including promos and McDonald's collections
- Cons: still in beta; no binders that cover the whole Pokédex yet
- Choose something else if you want plain black-and-white checklist pages.
2. Binder Templates
Best for: the most complete printable checklists.
- 176 sets plus the Pokédex by generation; faded black-and-white placeholders with cut marks; checklist pages covering reverse holos, secret rares and promos
- A4 or US Letter, 9 per page. You can download without signing up.
- With a free account you can save custom templates and mark the cards you own.
- Cons: plain design; the site opens in Spanish by default (English is at /en)
3. Set Hunter
Best for: tracking a collection and printing only the cards you're missing.
- Collection tracker that pre-ticks your missing cards; A4 PDF at 63 × 88 mm with dashed cut guides; no sign-up to print
- Cons: A4 only
4. Sleevd binder inserts
Best for: people who already use the Sleevd collection app.
- Free printable binder placeholders for Pokémon TCG sets
- Part of a collection app with market pricing, set checklists, digital binders and a grading ROI calculator
- Cons: inserts are a side feature; no design options
5. Binder Builder
Best for: species and artist binders.
- Placeholders by Pokémon, card artist or set, showing sprite, name, set, number, variant and rarity. You can print only the cards you still need, and you don't need an account.
- Cons: utilitarian look; fixed at 9 per page (2.5″ × 3.5″)
6. PokeHolder
Best for: seeing market prices while you pick.
- 176 sets. Pick a set or a single Pokémon, deselect the cards you own and print the rest, with market prices shown.
- Cons: basic layout options
7. Pokeplaceholder
Best for: fans of open-source tools.
- Free proxy generator hosted on GitHub Pages
- Cons: needs JavaScript; limited documentation
How we chose
On 25 October 2026 we reviewed each tool's public pages for print size, ways to skip owned cards, paper options and design. We'll update this page when the tools change. If something is wrong, tell us.
Reminder
Placeholders are binder fillers only. They aren't real cards, so never trade, sell or play with them.