Pokémon card size: dimensions, thickness and the right protection
A Pokémon card measures 63 × 88 mm, or 2.5 × 3.5 inches. This standard size is the same for French, English and Japanese cards, and it sets the size of sleeves, toploaders, one-touch holders and binder pockets. Here are all the dimensions you need to choose the right protection.
- A Pokémon card measures 63 × 88 mm (2.5 × 3.5 inches).
- It is about 0.3 mm thick.
- Japanese cards are exactly the same size.
- Standard sleeve: about 66 × 91 mm. Toploader: 3 × 4 inches.
The exact dimensions of a Pokémon card
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 63 mm (2.5 inches, i.e. 63.5 mm) |
| Height | 88 mm (3.5 inches, i.e. 88.9 mm) |
| Thickness | about 0.3 mm |
| Corners | rounded |
Depending on the source, you will see 63 × 88 mm or 63.5 × 88.9 mm: it is the same card, given in rounded millimetres or converted from inches. Holo, Reverse, Full Art and textured cards are the same size; only the thickness can vary very slightly depending on the finish.
French, English and Japanese cards: same size?
Yes. Japanese Pokémon cards are the same size as French and English cards: they use the same sleeves, toploaders and binders.
Watch out, however, for the jumbo or oversize cards included in some boxes: they are much larger and need dedicated protection.
Compared with other card games
- Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super: same size as Pokémon, same protection.
- Yu-Gi-Oh!: smaller cards, about 59 × 86 mm. They need Japanese-size sleeves; a Pokémon sleeve is too loose for them.
Which protection size should you choose?
| Protection | Common size | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard sleeve | about 66 × 91 mm | Storage and play |
| "Perfect fit" sleeve | about 64 × 89 mm | Inner sleeve for double sleeving |
| Toploader | 3 × 4 inches (about 76 × 101 mm), 35 pt | Rigid storage for a sleeved card |
| Magnetic one-touch | 35 pt for a standard card | Displaying a valuable card |
| Binder pocket | standard card size, often 9 per page | Storing a collection |
"pt" is the card thickness the holder accepts: 35 pt matches a standard card. The EVORETRO 66 × 91 mm matte sleeves and the pack of 10 one-touch 35 pt holders are made for this size. All the tips for using them well are in our guide to protecting your Pokémon cards.
What about a graded card?
Once graded, the card is sealed in a rigid case (a "slab") much larger than the card, whose size depends on the grading company. It no longer goes in a sleeve: you protect the slab itself, for example with an acrylic case compatible with PSA slabs. To prepare a card before sending it, read our guide to grading.
A card that has lost its shape
A card can keep its dimensions but lose its flatness: humidity makes it curl. It then fits badly in a toploader or one-touch. Our guide to flattening a warped card explains how to flatten it safely.
Flatten a card
The flattening kit
Rigid plates, foam mats and clips for gentle, even pressure, without heat or moisture.
See the flattening kitFrequently asked questions
What is the size of a Pokémon card in cm?
6.3 × 8.8 cm, i.e. 63 × 88 mm.
How thick is a Pokémon card?
About 0.3 mm. 35 pt holders are made for this thickness.
Are Pokémon and Magic cards the same size?
Yes, they are the same size and use the same sleeves and toploaders.
Are Japanese cards smaller?
No, Japanese Pokémon cards are the same size as French and English cards. It is Yu-Gi-Oh! cards that are smaller.
What size sleeve for a Pokémon card?
A standard sleeve of about 66 × 91 mm, and a "perfect fit" inner sleeve of about 64 × 89 mm for double sleeving.