What size sleeves do most trading card games use?

Many games use standard size cards, while some use the smaller Japanese size, so check which game the recipient plays.

What is double sleeving?

It means placing a card in a snug inner sleeve and then an outer sleeve for an extra layer against dust and wear.

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Protective trading card sleeves

Essential for preserving the condition of valuable cards, these sleeves offer a layer of protection against wear and tear during play or storage.

Protective trading card sleeves are clear or coloured plastic covers that keep cards in good condition during play and storage. They suit any active player or collector, since sleeves wear out and get replaced often.

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Why protective trading card sleeves make a good gift

Every player needs them, and they wear out, so an extra supply rarely goes unused.
Help keep cards free of scuffs, bent corners and sticky fingerprints during games.
Coloured backs let a player personalize a deck and tell it apart from an opponent's.

What to look for

Match the sleeve size to the game, since standard and Japanese-size cards differ.
Check the count per pack, as a single deck may need 60 to 100 sleeves.
Choose matte or glossy backs, and consider inner sleeves if cards will be double-sleeved.

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Standard size sleeves
Japanese size sleeves
Clear inner sleeves
Matte coloured sleeves

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What size sleeves do most trading card games use?: Many games use standard size cards, while some use the smaller Japanese size, so check which game the recipient plays.
What is double sleeving?: It means placing a card in a snug inner sleeve and then an outer sleeve for an extra layer against dust and wear.

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