Pokemon Card Dimensions: Exact Measurements And Comparisons

A standard Pokémon card size is 2.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall, that is 6.35 by 8.89 cm, or 63.5 by 88.9 mm. This size has stayed the same since 1996, so old sleeves still fit new cards, and that is the short answer if that is all you needed. 

The details below cover sleeves, printing, and spotting fakes, so keep reading if any of that matters to you.

Quick Measurements for Pokémon Card

Here is the fast table for anyone in a rush.

Measurement	Inches	CM	MM
Width	2.5 in	6.35 cm	63.5 mm
Height	3.5 in	8.89 cm	88.9 mm
Corner Radius	0.125 in	0.32 cm	3.175 mm
Thickness	0.012 in	0.03 cm	0.30 to 0.32 mm
Weight	N/A	N/A	About 1.7 to 1.8 g

These Pokemon card measurements match what collectors typically get on a home scale and caliper. A tiny variation is normal and nothing to worry about.

Exact Pokémon Card Dimensions: The Full Breakdown

The Pokemon TCG card dimensions have barely changed since 1996, which is rare in this hobby. That is why an old binder can still hold a brand new card without any issue.

Pokemon card thickness runs around 0.30 to 0.32 mm, with holo cards a touch thicker near 0.35 mm. The corner radius sits at 0.125 inches, a small curve that stops corners from fraying and matters a lot to graders like PSA.

Pokemon Card Dimensions in CM, MM, and Inches: All Formats

Some people think in inches, some in cm, some in mm, so here is all three in one spot.

Unit	Width	Height
Inches	2.5 in	3.5 in
Centimeters	6.35 cm	8.89 cm
Millimeters	63.5 mm	88.9 mm

Pokémon card dimensions in centimeters are what European sleeve makers use for binder pockets. Pokémon card dimensions in millimeters are what graders like PSA use when checking card centering.

Pokemon Cards Dimensions in Pixels and Digital Use

If you draw fan art or print proxies, inches alone will not help. You need the Pokemon card pixel size, a detail most guides skip.

Pokemon Cards Dimensions in Pixels by Resolution

DPI	Width	Height	Best For
72	180 px	252 px	Web thumbnails
150	375 px	525 px	Rough drafts
300	750 px	1050 px	Print quality
600	1500 px	2100 px	Fine detail

If you are printing at home or through a print shop, stay at 300 DPI Pokémon card artwork or higher. Anything lower and your card will look soft and blurry once it is cut.

Print Bleed Size

The Pokémon card bleed size is 0.125 inches on every edge, pushing your full canvas to 2.75 by 3.75 inches. Keep the real artwork inside 2.25 by 3.25 inches, called the safe zone, so nothing gets trimmed off during the cut.

Pokemon Card Dimensions for Procreate

Setting up a Pokémon card canvas size in Procreate is easy, use 2.75 by 3.75 inches at 300 DPI, CMYK if printing. Going past 300 DPI eats your layers fast, so only bump to 600 DPI for tiny detail work.

All Pokémon Card Sizes: Standard, Jumbo, and Variants

Not every card with the Pokémon logo is the same size, jumbo cards and box toppers break from the standard.

Standard Card

The standard Pokemon card dimensions are 2.5 by 3.5 inches, weighing near 1.7 to 1.8 grams.

All Pokémon Card Size Variants

Card Type	Width	Height	Notes
Standard	2.5 in	3.5 in	Every set since 1996
Box Topper	3.54 in	4.96 in	Modern box inserts
Jumbo (Post 2020)	5.37 in	7.37 in	Redesigned binder fit
Jumbo (Pre 2020)	6.0 in	8.0 in	Older retail promos
CoroCoro XXL	About 5.7 in	About 8.07 in	Japan exclusive, sizes vary by print

Jumbo Pokemon card dimensions changed around 2020, so check the era before buying a binder, since old and new jumbos need different sleeves.

How Big Is a Pokémon Card Really? Visual Comparisons

Numbers only mean so much until you compare them to something already in your pocket.

A Standard Credit Card

A credit card is 3.37 by 2.125 inches, just a bit smaller than a Pokémon card in each direction.

A US Dollar Bill

Fold a dollar bill in half the short way and you get about 3.07 by 2.61 inches, close to a Pokémon card.

A Standard Smartphone

Most phones run 2.8 to 3.1 inches wide, so this smartphone size comparison shows why a Pokémon card feels snug in hand.

A Playing Card

Standard poker size cards match a Pokémon card exactly, same 2.5 by 3.5 inches, same feel in a shuffle.

A Post-It Note

A square Post it note is 3 by 3 inches, wider but shorter, helping picture the card’s tall 5 to 7 ratio shape.

Japanese vs International Pokémon Cards: Same Size

There is a myth that Japanese Pokémon card size runs smaller than English cards, and it is simply not true. International Pokémon cards and Japanese ones both measure 63.5 by 88.9 mm, no difference at all.

The mix up comes from other games like Yu Gi Oh, which really do use a smaller size. Never buy Yu Gi Oh sleeves for Pokémon cards, forcing a card into a tight sleeve can crease it for good.

Pokemon Card Dimensions for Sleeves and Storage

Getting your Pokemon card sleeve size right protects your whole collection for the long run.

Sleeve Sizes by Type

Sleeve Type	Internal Size	Best For
Standard Outer	66 to 67 mm by 91 to 92 mm	Everyday play
Perfect Fit Inner	64 mm by 89 mm	Double sleeving
Jumbo Outer	127 mm by 178 mm	Oversized cards

Perfect fit sleeves hug the card tightly and work best as an inner layer under a standard outer sleeve, a favorite combo for collectors chasing PSA or BGS grades.

Toploader Sizes

A 35pt toploader fits a single sleeved card, a 55pt fits a double sleeved one, and these numbers describe inside room, not the actual Pokemon card thickness.

Pokemon Card vs Other Trading Cards

Wondering if your Magic or baseball card sleeves will work for Pokémon too? Here is your answer.

Card Game	Size	Same Sleeves as Pokémon
Pokémon TCG	2.5 by 3.5 in	Yes
Magic The Gathering	2.5 by 3.5 in	Yes
Yu Gi Oh	2.35 by 3.38 in	No
Baseball Cards	2.5 by 3.5 in	Yes

This trading card dimensions comparison shows Pokémon shares its size with most Western card games, Yu Gi Oh stays the odd one out.

How To Spot A Fake Using Card Size

A cheap scale can catch most counterfeit Pokémon cards, real cards weigh 1.7 to 1.8 grams and fakes often feel too light. Also hold the card to light, a genuine card hides a dark core, so light barely passes through the middle.

Conclusion

A standard Pokémon card is 2.5 by 3.5 inches, 63.5 by 88.9 mm, and weighs around 1.7 to 1.8 grams, and that one fact covers sleeves, printing, and spotting a fake. For digital work, aim for 750 by 1050 pixels at 300 DPI, or 825 by 1125 with bleed included.

Now you have the full Pokemon card size guide in one place, grab a card and see how it measures up for yourself.