How to Carry Multiple Commander Decks to Game Night

If you play Commander, you know the problem. You've built five or six decks, each perfectly tuned for a different playgroup or occasion — but getting them all to Friday Night Magic or your friend's place is a logistical nightmare.

Most Commander players end up doing one of three things: cramming everything into a backpack and hoping nothing gets damaged, making multiple trips to the car, or just leaving half their decks at home. None of these are great options.

Here's a breakdown of your options — from free workarounds to purpose-built solutions — so you can figure out what works best for your situation.

Option 1: The Backpack Method

The most common solution. You throw all your individual deck boxes, a dice bag, your playmat tube, and whatever else you need into a regular backpack. It works, but it has obvious problems. Deck boxes slide around and can open mid-transit. Cards can get damaged if something heavy lands on them. And by the time you've loaded a full Commander kit — 5 or 6 decks, dice, tokens, a playmat — you're carrying a seriously heavy bag.

Option 2: A Tackle Box or Craft Storage Box

Some players repurpose fishing tackle boxes or craft storage containers. These are cheap and can hold a surprising amount of gear. The downside is they aren't designed for card storage — compartments are rarely the right size for sleeved Commander decks, and they offer zero weather protection.

Option 3: A Dedicated MTG Carrying Case

This is the cleanest solution. A purpose-built Commander carrying case is designed specifically to hold multiple sleeved decks, dice, and accessories in one secure, portable package.

The Mox Box by MTG Onslaught was built exactly for this. It holds 5 or 6 sleeved Commander decks depending on the configuration, plus your dice, toploaders, and a playmat — all in a rugged case with a watertight seal. Whether you're heading to FNM, a tournament, or just a friend's place, everything you need fits in one hand.

What to Look For in a Commander Carrying Case

When choosing how to carry multiple Commander decks, consider these factors:

Capacity — Can it hold all your decks without crushing them? Double-sleeved 100-card Commander decks are thicker than standard decks, so make sure the compartments are sized accordingly.

Protection — Cards are valuable. A watertight seal and reinforced structure protects against spills, rain, and the inevitable chaos of game night.

Portability — The whole point is convenience. A bulky solution that's hard to carry defeats the purpose.

Organisation — Having a dedicated spot for dice, tokens, and toploaders means you're not digging through a bag every time you sit down to play.

The Bottom Line

If you're regularly playing Commander with multiple decks, investing in a proper carrying solution pays off immediately. Your cards stay protected, you look organised at the table, and you never have to choose which decks to leave at home again.

The Mox Box is available at mtgonslaught.com in a 5-deck or 6-deck configuration. Built for Commander players, by Commander players.