A Pokémon card is 63 x 88 mm, which is 2.5 x 3.5 inches or 6.3 x 8.8 cm. That’s the same size as a Magic card or a standard baseball card, and Japanese Pokémon cards are the same size as English ones.
| Measurement | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Size in mm | 63 x 88 mm |
| Size in inches | 2.5 x 3.5 in (2.48 x 3.46 in exactly) |
| Size in cm | 6.3 x 8.8 cm |
| Thickness | About 0.3 mm (roughly 12 pt), about 80 cards to the inch |
| Weight | About 1.7 to 1.9 g; holo and full-art cards up to about 2.2 g |
| Size in pixels (300 DPI) | 750 x 1050 px, or 825 x 1125 px with a 1/8 in bleed for printing |
Don’t worry about 63 mm vs 63.5 mm. Exactly 2.5 x 3.5 inches works out to 63.5 x 88.9 mm, which is why you’ll see both figures. The difference is under a millimeter, and it’s rounding, not two different card sizes.
Compared with other cards
| Card | Size | Same sleeves as Pokémon? |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon (English and Japanese) | 63 x 88 mm | n/a |
| Magic: The Gathering | 63 x 88 mm | Yes |
| Sports cards | 2.5 x 3.5 in (63.5 x 88.9 mm) | Yes |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | 59 x 86 mm | No. “Small” or “Japanese size” sleeves are for Yu-Gi-Oh! and won’t fit a Pokémon card |
What sleeves and holders fit a Pokémon card
| Holder | Size | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Inner (“perfect fit”) sleeves | About 64 x 89 mm | A tight first layer under a standard sleeve. Snug on holos |
| Standard sleeves | 66 x 91 mm | Playing, and most binders |
| Penny sleeves | 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 in | Cheap first layer before a toploader |
| 3×4 toploader (35 pt) | Inside 2-3/4 x 3-7/8 in | Storing and shipping singles, in a penny sleeve |
| Card Saver I | Inside 3-5/16 x 4-7/8 in | Sending cards to PSA for grading |
| Magnetic one-touch (35 pt) | Holds 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 in | Displaying your best raw cards |
| 9-pocket binder pages | Standard pockets | Sets and collections. Side-loading pages keep cards from sliding out |
If you double-sleeve, the order is inner sleeve, then standard sleeve. If you’re shipping, use a penny sleeve and a toploader. Choosing the right toploader size covers thicker cards, and how to prepare your cards for grading covers Card Savers.
Jumbo Pokémon card size
Jumbo (oversized) cards come in premium collection boxes, and their size has changed. From 2000 until about 2020 they were roughly 145 x 200 mm (5.7 x 7.9 in). Since the Meowth VMAX box in 2020 they’ve been a bit smaller, about 132 to 136 x 187 mm (5.3 x 7.4 in). These are collectors’ measurements, not official sizes, and sources differ by a few millimeters. Measure yours before you buy a sleeve or frame. Oversized sleeves and toploaders are sold for both sizes.
Graded slab size
A graded card is much bigger than the card itself. A PSA slab is about 3.2 x 5.3 inches (81 x 135 mm), a CGC slab about 3.15 x 5.3 inches, and a Beckett (BGS) slab about 84 x 131 mm and noticeably thicker. Slab boxes and display stands are sized for each company, so check which one you’re buying for.
Can size tell you if a card is fake?
Sometimes. Some fakes are cut a little too big or too small, or have corners that are too round or too square, and that shows when you stack the card on a real one. But don’t measure with a ruler and expect an exact number, because real cards vary a little from print run to print run. The same goes for weight: compare with a real card from the same set, with the same finish, on a 0.01 g scale. How to tell if a Pokémon card is fake has the full checklist.
FAQ
What size is a Pokémon card in inches?
2.5 x 3.5 inches. Measured exactly it’s closer to 2.48 x 3.46 inches (63 x 88 mm), but 2.5 x 3.5 is the size sleeves and holders are made for.
Are Japanese Pokémon cards smaller?
No. Japanese Pokémon cards are the same size as English ones, 63 x 88 mm. The “Japanese size” sleeves you see for sale are for Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and are too small for Pokémon.
How much does a Pokémon card weigh?
About 1.7 to 1.9 grams for a regular card. Holo and full-art cards can be heavier, up to about 2.2 grams. Measurements vary between sources and between sets, so there’s no single correct weight.
Have Pokémon cards always been the same size?
Yes. Standard cards have been the same size since the first sets, including the Wizards of the Coast era. Only the jumbo cards have changed size.
What size should a Pokémon card be in pixels?
750 x 1050 pixels at 300 DPI. If you’re sending a design to a printer, add a 1/8 inch bleed on each side, which makes it 825 x 1125 pixels.