What size are MTG card sleeves in inches?
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MTG card sleeves are designed to fit standard-sized cards measuring 2.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall, with the sleeves themselves typically being 1-2 mm larger to reduce bowing and splitting, resulting in external dimensions of approximately 2.6-2.7 inches wide and 3.6-3.7 inches tall. The standard size of MTG card sleeves in inches is usually referred to as 2.5 x 3.5 inches, with the actual sleeve size being slightly larger to accommodate the card, and commonly referred to as 66×91 mm or 2.6 x 3.6 inches in metric measurements.
Understanding MTG Card Sleeves
To provide more insight into MTG card sleeves and their sizes, let’s address some frequently asked questions that can help clarify any confusion and offer a deeper understanding of what to look for in card sleeves.
FAQs
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What is the standard size of a Magic: The Gathering card? A traditional Magic: The Gathering card is 2.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall, which is equivalent to 63.5 mm x 88 mm.
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Do Pokémon sleeves fit MTG cards? Yes, Pokémon sleeves fit MTG cards because both Pokémon and MTG cards are the same size, measuring 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
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What are the best card sleeves for MTG? The best card sleeves for MTG include Dragon Shield Matte for all-around use, KMC Card Barrier Perfect Size for inner sleeves, and TitanShield for budget-friendly options.
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What is the thickness of a MTG card? Non-foil MTG cards are roughly 0.012 inches thick, while foil cards are slightly thicker.
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Are Magic cards the same size as regular cards? Magic: The Gathering cards and Pokémon cards are the same size as many standard trading cards, including baseball cards, but there are exceptions like YuGiOh cards.
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How big are oversized MTG cards? Oversized MTG cards, often used for Commander decks, measure approximately 3.5 inches x 5 inches or 9 cm x 12.5 cm.
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What is the standard size for card sleeves? Standard card sleeves are designed to fit cards measuring 63.5 mm x 88 mm, with the sleeve’s external dimensions commonly being 66 mm x 91 mm.
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Do Katana sleeves fit MTG cards? Yes, Katana sleeves are available in the standard size (63 mm x 88 mm) that fits MTG cards, as well as a size for Japanese card games like Yu-Gi-Oh.
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Are all card sleeves the same? No, card sleeves come in various sizes and have different plastic thicknesses, usually measured in millimeters.
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What card sleeve does PSA recommend? PSA recommends Card Saver 1, which are known for their unmatched quality and reliability.
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What size are small card sleeves? Small card sleeves can range in size, but one common small size is 41 mm x 63 mm.
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Do Dragon Shields fit MTG cards? Yes, Dragon Shield sleeves, particularly their Perfect Fit inners, fit standard-sized MTG cards measuring 63 mm x 88 mm.
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What size is the Dragon Shield MTG sleeve? The Dragon Shield Matte sleeve for MTG is in the standard size, with external dimensions of 66 mm x 91 mm.
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Are oversized Magic cards legal for tournament play? No, oversized Magic cards are not legal for tournament play but are often used for decorative or Commander format games.
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What are the big MTG cards called? The big MTG cards are often referred to as Jumbo cards or Oversized cards, with Jumbo cards being significantly larger, measuring around 3.5 inches x 5 inches, and Oversized cards being approximately twice the size of a standard card.