Dice

Dice for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG and Roleplaying Games

Dice are the accessory that turns an ordinary game into a complete experience — and no, we're not just talking about "rolling dice". For Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG players, dice are essential for tracking life points, +1/+1 counters, temporary effects and creature statuses. And for D&D and roleplaying fans, a complete dice set is literally the basic tool of the game.

At Arcana Inn you'll find official dice from the most recognized brands — Ultra Pro, Ultimate Guard, Wizards of the Coast — for any kind of game and any aesthetic.

Types of dice available:

• Spindown D20 — the iconic Magic: The Gathering die, used for tracking life points. The numbers are arranged in a spiral so you can easily count down from 20 to 0 without confusion
• Standard D20 — the 20-sided die used in D&D and roleplaying games, with the numbers arranged non-sequentially
• D6 (6-sided die) — the classic die, used for +1/+1 counters, token markers, quick decisions
• Complete RPG sets (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20) — 7 dice for any D&D, Pathfinder or other roleplaying game
• Foil/metallic dice — premium metal versions, for aesthetics and a satisfying weight
• Transparent glitter dice — gem dice, glitter dice, spectacular visual designs
• Themed MTG dice — sets with artwork and colors inspired by specific sets (Foundations, Bloomburrow, Innistrad, etc.)
• Pokémon dice — themed sets with iconic Pokémon, perfect for Pokémon TCG matches

Why you need dice in Magic: The Gathering:

1. Tracking life points

The standard in MTG is to start with 20 life points (Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper) or 40 points in Commander. The Spindown D20 is built exactly for this use — you rotate it one face down for each life point lost.

2. +1/+1 and -1/-1 counters

Many MTG creatures gain or lose counters over the course of a game. With D6 dice, you instantly mark how many counters each creature has without hunting for tokens.

3. Temporary effects

Spells with effects that expire (equipment, cards with "until end of turn") can be marked with D4 or D6 dice.

4. Energy, charge counters, other counters

Cards like Sphere of the Suns, Aether Vial or planeswalkers use special counters. A diverse set of dice (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20) covers every situation.

5. Random decisions

For "flip a coin" effects or for random decisions between players, a D6 or D20 is perfect.

Why you need dice in Pokémon TCG:

In Pokémon TCG, dice are essential for:

• Damage counters — D6 to mark how much 10-damage each Pokémon has taken
• Status conditions — Asleep, Confused, Poisoned (many cards call for a coin/die flip)
• Energy attached — for counting energy on complex Pokémon
• Coin flips — many Pokémon cards call for "flip a coin", and a D2 (or D6 with rules) replaces the coin perfectly

Why you need dice for D&D and RPGs:

The complete RPG set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20) is literally the basic tool of the game:

• D20 — for all checks (saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks)
• D12 — damage for heavy weapons (battleaxe, greataxe)
• D10 — damage for medium weapons, percentile (D100 with 2 D10)
• D8 — damage for standard weapons (longsword, cleric spells)
• D6 — damage for light weapons, fireball spells
• D4 — damage for small weapons, spell components

Types of design and material:

Plastic (acrylic) dice

• The most widespread — 90% of dice sold
• Light, cheap, durable
• Available in thousands of colors and designs
• Perfect for daily use

Resin dice

• Premium and artistic — with glitter, galaxies, sparkle, colored fluids
• Heavier and more satisfying in the hand
• Superb aesthetics, perfect for photos and showing off
• Higher price

Metal dice

• The absolute premium standard — significant weight, a clear sound
• Made of brass, steel, zinc with coatings (gold, silver, copper, gunmetal)
• Require a play mat or dice tray to avoid scratching the table
• A long-term investment — they last for decades

Transparent / gem dice

• Very popular for aesthetics
• Let light pass through for a beautiful visual effect
• Many have a "gem effect" with faceted faces
• Perfect for TikTok photos and visual content

Concrete recommendations for different budgets:

• Low budget (under 30 RON) → a simple Ultra Pro Spindown D20 or a basic acrylic D&D set
• Mid budget (30–100 RON) → a themed Magic Spindown from a specific set or a resin RPG set with glitter
• Premium budget (100–300 RON) → a complete metal RPG set or a metallic Spindown D20
• For collectors (300+ RON) → handmade artisanal resin RPG sets or premium metal sets with a case

Concrete recommendations by use:

• For Magic Standard/Modern → Spindown D20 + 5 D6 for counters = minimal setup
• For Commander → Spindown D40 (or 2 Spindown D20) + 10 D6 + 1 D8 for life gain
• For Pokémon TCG → 4–6 D6 for damage counters + 1 D2/coin flip
• For casual D&D → 1 complete RPG set (7 dice)
• For regular D&D → 2–3 complete RPG sets (for advantage/disadvantage)
• For DMs (Dungeon Masters) → multiple sets, including large D20s for "doom rolls"

How to choose the right dice:

1. Decide the main use — MTG, Pokémon, D&D or all of them?
2. Set your budget — dice under 30 RON cover the basic need. Over 100 RON you enter "joy of objects" territory
3. Aesthetics matter — dice are a visible accessory. Choose what makes you smile
4. Functional material — for daily use, plastic or resin. For special occasions, metal
5. Readability — make sure the numbers are clear and visible. Some "pretty" dice are hard to read, which slows down the game

Why dice matter more than you think:

• You avoid confusion — without dice, or with bad dice, MTG/D&D games are peppered with "wait, how many counters did I have?". Clear dice eliminate that
• A professional appearance — at tournaments and FNM tables, good dice are part of your player "look"
• Tactile pleasure — a good die, especially a metal one, is a real pleasure in the hand. It sounds good, rolls elegantly, has weight
• Personalization — dice are one of the few accessories through which you express your personality as a player
• The perfect gift — a beautiful dice set is a universal gift for any MTG, Pokémon or D&D fan

Why buy dice from Arcana Inn:

All our dice are genuine, received directly from the brands' official distributors (Ultra Pro, Ultimate Guard, Wizards of the Coast). We check every set before listing (off-center or defective dice are removed from stock), offer fast delivery throughout Romania with secure packaging (metal dice especially need protection in transit) and real support from a team of active players who can recommend the right set for you.

Choose your favorite dice and turn every game into a complete experience.