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Card Sleeve Sizes: Which Sleeves Fit Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana
Standard sleeves (about 66 x 91 mm) fit Pokemon, Lorcana and Flesh and Blood cards; Yu-Gi-Oh! needs Japanese-size sleeves. Sizes, thickness, double sleeving.
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At a glance
- Standard card (Pokemon, Lorcana, FaB)
- 63 x 88 mm (2.5 x 3.5 in)
- Standard sleeve (outer)
- 66 x 91 mm
- Japanese-size card (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Up to 59 x 86 mm
- Japanese-size sleeve (outer)
- 62 x 89 mm
Pokemon, Disney Lorcana and Flesh and Blood use standard-size cards, about 63 x 88 mm, which take standard sleeves measuring about 66 x 91 mm on the outside. Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are smaller, up to 59 x 86 mm, and need Japanese-size sleeves, about 62 x 89 mm. Buy enough of one design for your whole deck.
The measurements below come from three sleeve makers’ own product pages. They agree closely, but check the pack you buy: sizes can differ by a millimeter between brands.
Sizes at a glance
| Sleeve type | Fits cards up to | Outer sleeve size | Games named by the maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 63 x 88 mm (Dragon Shield); 64 x 89 mm (Gamegenic) | 66 x 91 mm (Ultimate Guard, Gamegenic) | Pokemon, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood (Dragon Shield) |
| Japanese size (small, mini) | 59 x 86 mm (Dragon Shield) | 62 x 89 mm (Ultimate Guard) | Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Weiss Schwarz (Dragon Shield) |
Dragon Shield notes that “Japanese size” and “mini” are two names for the same sleeve.
Standard size card sleeves
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Thickness: penny sleeves vs deck sleeves
Not every sleeve is made for shuffling. Ultra PRO publishes the thickness of its sleeve materials:
- Penny sleeves: 45 micron, front and back. Thin, cheap and meant for storage, not play.
- PRO-Matte and PRO-Gloss deck sleeves: 90 micron clear front, 120 micron back. Built to be shuffled.
- PRO-Fit inner sleeves: 50 micron, for double sleeving.
Ultra PRO says gloss sleeves give a clear, shiny view of the card, while matte sleeves are also clear but less reflective. Matte or gloss is a matter of taste; both protect the card.
Double sleeving
Double sleeving puts the card in a tight inner sleeve first, then into a regular deck sleeve. Dragon Shield says its perfect-fit inner sleeves cover the top of the card, which is usually slightly exposed in a normal sleeve. Dragon Shield sells its perfect-fit sleeves in side-loading, top-loading and sealable types.
Rules about sleeves
Konami’s rulebook says that if you sleeve a deck, all the sleeves have to be the same so your cards are not marked. Keep that in mind when a pack runs out: buy enough of one design for the whole deck plus a few spares.
| Game | Deck size | Sleeves to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon | Exactly 60 cards | At least 60, standard |
| Disney Lorcana | At least 60 cards | At least 60, standard |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | 40 to 60 cards, plus up to 15 Extra Deck | Enough for the Main and Extra Deck, Japanese size |
Small (Japanese) size card sleeves
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How many sleeves come in a pack
Pack sizes differ by size and brand, which matters when every sleeve in a deck must match. From the makers’ pages:
- Ultimate Guard Katana standard: 100 sleeves per pack.
- Ultimate Guard Katana Japanese size: 60 sleeves per pack.
- Dragon Shield matte standard: 100 per case.
A 60-card Pokemon or Lorcana deck fits in one 100-pack with spares. A Yu-Gi-Oh! Main Deck of 40 cards fits in one 60-pack; a larger Main Deck plus an Extra Deck may need two packs of the same design, so buy them together. A Pokemon Elite Trainer Box includes 65 sleeves, enough for one deck.
Which size for which game
| Game | Card size | Sleeve to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon | Standard | Standard (66 x 91 mm) |
| Disney Lorcana | Standard | Standard |
| Flesh and Blood | Standard | Standard |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | Japanese size (up to 59 x 86 mm) | Japanese size (62 x 89 mm) |
If you play two games, keep the sleeves apart: a Yu-Gi-Oh! card slides around inside a standard sleeve, and a standard card will not fit a Japanese-size sleeve.
Materials
Ultimate Guard describes its Katana sleeves as acid free with no PVC, and Gamegenic lists its Prime sleeves as polypropylene, acid-free and PVC-free. Look for the same on any sleeve you plan to leave cards in for a long time.
For a single valuable card, a sleeve is the first layer, not the last. Read sleeves and toploaders for the next step, or go back to how to protect trading cards for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
What size sleeves do Pokemon cards use?
Standard size. Dragon Shield lists Pokemon among the games its standard sleeves fit, made for cards up to 63 x 88 mm. Standard sleeves from Ultimate Guard and Gamegenic measure 66 x 91 mm on the outside.
What size sleeves do Yu-Gi-Oh! cards use?
Japanese size, also called small or mini. Dragon Shield says these fit cards up to 59 x 86 mm and lists Yu-Gi-Oh! among them. Ultimate Guard's Japanese-size sleeves measure 62 x 89 mm.
Are Japanese-size and mini sleeves the same?
Yes. Dragon Shield says there is no difference: Western stores tend to call them Japanese size, and stores in Japan call them mini.
What is double sleeving?
Putting a card in a tight inner sleeve first, then into a regular sleeve. Dragon Shield says perfect-fit inner sleeves cover the top of the card, which a normal sleeve usually leaves slightly exposed.
Sources
- Black - Matte SleevesDragon Shield
- Japanese Size SleevesDragon Shield
- Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100)Ultimate Guard
- Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60)Ultimate Guard
- Prime SleevesGamegenic
- How thick are the materials used to make sleeves?Ultra PRO Support
- Clear - Toploading Perfect Fit SleevesDragon Shield
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Rulebook, Version 10Konami
- An Introduction to DeckbuildingPokemon.com
- Disney Lorcana TCG Comprehensive Rules (effective May 27, 2025)Ravensburger
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