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Katana Sleeves

The best card sleeves for TCGs now shine in new colors: Discover the new generation of Katana Sleeves!

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Cortex Sleeves

Here are your new favorite sleeves for casual play: Longevity, a smooth shuffle-feel, and full opacity available at an attractive prize.

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Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Transparent
+14
Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Transparent

€12.99
Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Rising Sun Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Green Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Red Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Iris Bloom Katana Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Orange +14
Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Black
+6
Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Black

€4.49
Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Blue Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Green Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Purple Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - Red Cortex Sleeves Matte Japanese Size (60) - White +6
Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Black
+6
Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Black

€4.49
Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Orange Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Transparent Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Petrol Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - White Cortex Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Red +6
Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Red
+6
Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Red

€7.49
Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Black Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Orange Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Yellow Cortex Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Green Cortex Sleeves Standard Size  (100) - Transparent +6
Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Red
+6
Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Red

€7.49
Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Red Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Green Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Blue Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Orange Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Transparent +6
Katana Inner Sleeves Japanese Size (100)
Katana Inner Sleeves Japanese Size (100)

€6.00
Katana Inner Sleeves Japanese Size (100)
Katana Inner Sleeves Standard Size (100)
Katana Inner Sleeves Standard Size (100)

€6.50
Katana Inner Sleeves Standard Size (100)
Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Red
Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Red

€7.99
Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Blue Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Red Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - White Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Turquoise Katana Sleeves Japanese Size (60) - Black
Supreme UX 3rd Skin Sleeves (50)
Supreme UX 3rd Skin Sleeves (50)

€3.99
Supreme UX 3rd Skin Sleeves (50)
Classic Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Resealable
Classic Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Resealable

Variants from €1.59*
€2.99
Classic Sleeves Japanese Size (100)
Classic Sleeves Japanese Size (100)

€1.59
Board Game Sleeves (60) - Standard American
Board Game Sleeves (60) - Standard American

€4.20
Precise-Fit Sleeves Japanese Size (100) - Side-Loading
Precise-Fit Sleeves Japanese Size (100) - Side-Loading

Variants from €2.59*
€3.19
Precise-Fit Oversized Sleeves (40)
Precise-Fit Oversized Sleeves (40)

€3.39
Precise-Fit Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Side-Loading
Precise-Fit Sleeves Standard Size (100) - Side-Loading

Variants from €3.59*
€3.99

Card Sleeves: Everything You Need to Know

Card sleeves are indispensable for Trading Card Games. These protective sleeves made of plastic are the most important accessory to protect your cards from dirt and wear. Especially in games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, or Yu-Gi-Oh!, where decks are regularly and frequently shuffled, card sleeves protect against damage on the edges, bending, or scratching. This helps maintain the good condition of your cards – and therefore their value.

Card sleeves are not only available for collectible cards but also for board and tabletop games, and they come in various variations: from simple, completely transparent sleeves (also called Penny Sleeves due to their low price) to high-quality and sturdy card sleeves with an opaque back. As for the front of card sleeves, they are usually distinguished between Standard (also Glossy) and Matte. The latter have a slightly milky front and do not reflect as much.

Which card sleeves are the best for you depends on where you intend to use them. Casual players have different requirements for the appearance or durability of their card sleeves compared to tournament players. At Ultimate Guard, you will find a wide selection of premium-quality card sleeves for all needs!

The main purpose of card sleeves: they protect your cards from dirt and wear, ensuring they remain in good condition and maintain their value. Additionally, card sleeves contribute to a better shuffling feel. And they also look good!

Most card games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or Lorcana are produced in the dimension of 63x88 mm, the corresponding card sleeves are of standard size. Among the major TCGs, only Yu-Gi-Oh! deviates from this, where the cards are slightly smaller at 59x86 mm. Matching card sleeves are labeled Japanese Size.

The dirt that card sleeves protect your cards from can accumulate on the sleeves over time. Cleaning card sleeves is quite easy though: take a slightly damp cloth – preferably a microfiber one – and wipe the sleeves on both sides. Stubborn dirt that cannot be removed with the cloth can be gently scraped off with your fingernails. Just be careful not to rub too hard to avoid creasing the card sleeve. And make sure that no moisture gets inside the card sleeve while wiping.

If you want to be extra secure, you can put your card in two sleeves simultaneously, a practice known as double sleeving. In double sleeving, the card is first inserted with the top side facing into a smaller card sleeve, which has the exact dimensions of the card. These transparent card sleeves are called Inner Sleeves or Precise-Fit Sleeves. Then, the card is placed into a regular sleeve. This makes the card even more stable and, most importantly, perfectly protects it against moisture.