A standard Pokémon card measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches, which is 63.5 x 88.9 mm. This standard Pokémon card size has not changed since the game launched, so one size fits almost every card you own.
This guide covers exact Pokémon card dimensions, Japanese and jumbo cards, sleeve and toploader sizes, and custom card design. Use it before you buy supplies or print a card.
Table of Contents
Pokémon Card Dimensions in Inches, MM and CM
Every regular card shares one footprint. Here are the numbers you need.
Measurement
Inches
Millimeters
Centimeters
Width
2.5 in
63.5 mm
6.35 cm
Height
3.5 in
88.9 mm
8.89 cm
Thickness
about 0.012 in (12 pt)
about 0.3 mm
0.03 cm
Corner radius
about 1/8 in
about 3 mm
0.3 cm
Aspect ratio: 5:7.
Weight: about 1.75 g per card. A 60-card deck weighs about 105 g (3.7 oz).
Why you see two sets of numbers: One inch is 25.4 mm. So 2.5 x 3.5 in equals 63.5 x 88.9 mm. Many sleeve makers round this down to 63 x 88 mm. Both describe the same card.
Holo cards:Holographic, textured and full art cards can run a little thicker because of the foil layer.
No official number: The Play! Pokémon tournament handbook covers sleeve and deck rules but does not list card dimensions. The 63 x 88 mm figure is the standard used by Dragon Shield for its standard-size sleeves.
Quick check at home: A credit card is 85.6 x 54 mm. Stand it next to a Pokémon card. The Pokémon card should be about 9.5 mm wider.
Precision matters whether you are trying to slide a rare holographic card into a perfect-fit sleeve or calculating standard double bed dimensions for a new room layout. In both scenarios, knowing the exact measurements ahead of time saves you from an expensive and frustrating mismatch.
Pokémon Card Sizes: Japanese, Jumbo and Other Card Games
Almost every card is the same size. A few products and games are not.
Japanese Pokémon card size: The same as English cards. Both are 63.5 x 88.9 mm. They fit the same sleeves, binders and toploaders.
Where the myth starts:Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are smaller, at about 59 x 86 mm. Sleeves sold as “Japanese size” fit those cards. They are too tight for a Pokémon card.
Special rarities: Full Art, Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards are standard size. Only the artwork changes.
Jumbo cards: These oversized promo cards are about 5 x 7 inches. Sizes vary by release, so measure yours before you buy a holder. They will not fit standard sleeves or a 9-pocket page.
Card type
Size
Fits Pokémon sleeves?
Magic: The Gathering
63 x 88 mm
Yes
Lorcana, One Piece
63 x 88 mm
Yes
Baseball cards, poker cards
2.5 x 3.5 in
Yes
Bridge cards
57 x 89 mm
No, too narrow
Yu-Gi-Oh!
59 x 86 mm
No, too loose
Pokémon Card Size Guide for Sleeves, Toploaders and Slabs
Each layer of protection must be a little bigger than the one inside it. Use this chart when you shop.
Protection
Size
Best use
Perfect-fit inner sleeve
about 64 x 89 mm (KMC lists 64 x 89 mm)
First layer for double sleeving
Standard (penny) sleeve
about 66 x 91 mm
Daily storage and play
Toploader
3 x 4 in outside, rated 35 pt
Rigid protection for a sleeved card
One-touch magnetic holder
35 pt to 130 pt
Display for high-value cards
9-pocket binder page
about 68 x 97 mm per pocket
Collection storage
PSA slab
standard holder about 2 11/16 x 3 13/16 in, per PSA
A graded card
Double-sleeve valuable cards: Put the card in a perfect-fit sleeve. Slide that into a standard sleeve. Then place it in a toploader.
Match the pt rating: A 35 pt toploader suits a normal card. Thick, textured cards may need 55 pt or 75 pt.
Graded cards: A slab from PSA, BGS or CGC replaces the sleeve. You protect the slab instead.
Avoid forcing a card in: A tight holder bends corners and edges. Go up a size instead.
Before grading: A card stored loose can pick up edge wear. Sleeve it correctly first.
Pokémon Card Dimensions for Printing and Custom Card Design
Exact numbers matter most when you print. A small error can crop your artwork.
Pixel size: At 300 DPI, a card is 750 x 1050 px. At 150 DPI it is 375 x 525 px. At 600 DPI it is 1500 x 2100 px.
Bleed: Printers cut with about 1 mm of drift. Extend your art 1/8 in (3 mm) past the edge. At 300 DPI, your canvas becomes 825 x 1125 px.
Safe zone: Keep text and key art 1/8 in inside the cut line.
Art window: On a regular card, it is about 53.5 x 33 mm. Full art cards use the whole face.
Simple steps to design a card:
Open a canvas in a 5:7 ratio.
Set it to 300 DPI.
Add bleed and a safe zone.
Place the art, name, type and attacks.
Export a PNG or PDF and print on thick cardstock.
Use: Keep fan-made cards for personal use. Do not sell them as real cards.
Pokémon Card Size FAQs
Are Pokemon cards 3×4 inches?
No. A Pokémon card is 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The 3 x 4 inch size is the outside of a standard toploader.
Is a Pokémon card 3.5 inches?
Yes, in height. A standard card is 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide. That is 88.9 x 63.5 mm.
Are Pokemon cards 6 inches?
No. A standard card is about 3.5 inches tall. Only jumbo promo cards come close, at roughly 5 x 7 inches.
What is the card size in cm?
A standard card is 6.35 x 8.89 cm. Many people round it to 6.3 x 8.8 cm.
What is a normal card size?
A normal card is 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63.5 x 88.9 mm). This is the standard trading card and poker size.
How can I design a card?
Use a 5:7 canvas at 300 DPI. Add 1/8 in bleed and keep text inside a safe zone. Export at 750 x 1050 px, or 825 x 1125 px with bleed.
Conclusion
The standard Pokémon card size is 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63.5 x 88.9 mm). Japanese cards match it. Only jumbo promos and other games differ.
Match your sleeves, toploaders and binder pages to this card size. Measure any jumbo card before you buy a holder.
Elizabeth Queen is a Owner and consumer research writer at HowLongThings.com, specializing in product lifespan, durability, and everyday household research. She’s passionate about helping readers make smarter, longer-lasting buying decisions.
