MTG card size

Check Magic card dimensions, choose standard sleeves, and compare the print canvases produced by the rules’ two approximate sizes.

Magic: The Gathering card

A Magic: The Gathering card measures 63 × 88 mm (2.48 × 3.46 in), an approximate metric size from the Wizards of the Coast rules; the inches are converted.

Nominal size: 63 × 88 mm2.48 × 3.46 in744 × 1039 pxat 300 dpi

Source retrieved 2026-09-19. Reviewed 2026-09-16.

Sleeve class: Standard sleeve

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Specifications and evidence

Wizards of the Coast describes traditional Magic cards as approximately 6.3 by 8.8 centimetres (2.5 by 3.5 inches).

Same reference size: Pokémon
Reviewed: 2026-09-16

Compare the rules’ inch and millimetre approximations

MTG size diagram: 63 by 88 mm, 2.48 by 3.46 inches, drawn to scale. — DrawingSolid: MTG. Dashed: Poker, from the same corner. Proportional drawing; grid squares represent 10 mm.
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Dimensions

Dimensions of Magic: The Gathering card variants in millimetres, inches and pixels
Variant	mm	in	px at 300 dpi	px at 600 dpi	Specified in
Standardtypicalmm reference	63 × 88	2.48 × 3.46	744 × 1039	1488 × 2079	millimetres

Pixels

Variant	px at 300 dpi	px at 600 dpi
Standard	744 × 1039	1488 × 2079

What fits it

Holder classes for Magic: The Gathering card
Holder class	Published fit	Use
Standard sleeveup to 35 pt cards	cards up to63.5 × 88.9 mm	Flexible sleeve for the listed card size.
Perfect-fit (inner) sleeve	cards up to63 × 88 mm	Inner layer under a standard sleeve.
Regular toploaderup to 35 pt cards	cards up to63.5 × 88.9 mm	Rigid holder; match card thickness as well as size.

Sizes are the makers’ supported card limits; sleeve interiors have not been measured. See the sleeve guide for more classes.

Understanding the approximate size

The cited Wizards rules give metric and inch approximations that are not exact conversions of each other. This matters when setting up a print canvas:

Reference	Approximate size	Trim at 300 PPI
Metric reference	63 × 88 mm	744 × 1039 px
Inch approximation	2.5 × 3.5 in	750 × 1050 px

Use the custom printer’s finished-cut and bleed template for a production file. The pixel guide shows how the upload area extends beyond the trim.

Questions

Are oversized Magic cards a standard size?

The cited rules allow oversized nontraditional cards without specifying their dimensions. Measure Commander, planar or other oversized cards before buying storage; Ultra Pro’s oversized toploader supports items up to 3.5 × 5.13 in (88.9 × 130.18 mm).

Is a Magic card the same size as a Pokémon card?

The displayed metric references share 63 × 88 mm and both games use standard sleeves. Magic’s approximate rules statement and Pokémon’s sleeve-based reference do not establish identical thickness or corners.

Is a Magic card the same size as a poker card?

The rules’ inch approximation matches the Copag poker rectangle, 2.5 × 3.5 in. Use the specific card and accessory dimensions for close-fitting storage.

Pokémon card size63 × 88 mm
Yu-Gi-Oh card size59 × 86 mm
Trading card size2.5 × 3.5 in
Card size chartevery format on one plate

See how Card Dimensions checks sizes and distinguishes published figures from measurements.