TCG cards: Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece
Trading card game cards are thin — around 12pt for most modern stock. Sleeved, they sit comfortably in a 35pt toploader, the size we stock by the case in Canada.
| Game | Card size | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon TCG (all types) | Standard (63.5 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Magic: The Gathering (incl. foils) | Standard (63.5 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! (all rarities) | Japanese (59 × 86mm) | ~22pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Disney Lorcana | Standard (63.5 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| One Piece TCG | Japanese (59 × 86mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Digimon Card Game | Standard (63 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Dragon Ball Super | Standard (63 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Flesh and Blood | Standard (63 × 88mm) | ~12pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
Paper sports cards — the 35pt group
Standard paper stock runs 15–20pt. This is the largest group in the hobby by volume, and the reason 35pt is the size worth buying by the case.
| Card / product | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|
| Topps Baseball (Series 1, 2, Update) | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Bowman Baseball (paper) | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Topps Heritage | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Topps Allen & Ginter | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Panini Donruss (all sports) | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Panini Hoops Basketball | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 Hockey | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| O-Pee-Chee Hockey | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Score Football | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Panini Chronicles (paper) | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
Chrome and premium stock — 55pt
Chrome, Prizm, Mosaic, and Optic use a thicker laminated stock at roughly 28–35pt. They will force into a 35pt holder and risk bending; 55pt is the correct size.
| Card / product | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|
| Topps Chrome | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Bowman Chrome | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Panini Prizm (all sports) | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Panini Mosaic (all sports) | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Donruss Optic (all sports) | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Panini Select | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Topps Finest | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| Upper Deck Young Guns (Canvas) | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
Thick stock and light relics — 75pt to 100pt
| Card / product | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|
| Panini Contenders Optic | ~40–55pt | 75pt |
| Upper Deck SPx | ~40–55pt | 75pt |
| Bowman Inception (base autos) | ~45–55pt | 75pt |
| Topps Holiday Relics | ~50–60pt | 75pt |
| Allen & Ginter Relics (thin swatch) | ~50–60pt | 75pt |
| Panini Absolute Football (jersey) | ~70–90pt | 100pt |
| Topps Triple Threads (relics) | ~70–90pt | 100pt |
| Topps Tribute | ~70–80pt | 100pt |
| Panini Certified (jersey) | ~70–90pt | 100pt |
| Panini Prestige (memorabilia) | ~70–90pt | 100pt |
Patches, booklets, and the thick end — 130pt and up
At this end, measure the thickest point of the card. Booklets are sized closed, not open.
| Card / product | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|
| Panini National Treasures (standard patches) | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| Panini Immaculate (standard patches) | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| Topps Inception (thick hits) | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| Panini Spectra (Prizm + patch autos) | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| Panini Select (patch cards) | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| National Treasures (jumbo patches) | ~140–170pt | 180pt |
| Panini Flawless (encased gem + patch) | ~140–170pt | 180pt |
| Upper Deck The Cup (auto + patch) | ~140–170pt | 180pt |
| Panini Impeccable (thick memorabilia) | ~140–170pt | 180pt |
| National Treasures Booklets (closed) | ~200–240pt | 260pt |
| Panini Flawless Booklets (closed) | ~200–240pt | 260pt |
| Topps Batting Helmet / Cleat cards | ~240pt | 260pt |
| Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Booklets | ~260–360pt | 360pt |
Autographs, by stock type
An autograph does not change a card's thickness — the stock underneath does. Size to the card, not the signature.
| Auto type | Details | Thickness | Toploader |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-card auto, standard paper stock | Topps, Donruss, Hoops base autos | ~15–20pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| Sticker auto, standard stock | Sticker applied to card face | ~20–28pt | 35pt — stocked in Canada |
| On-card auto, chrome/premium stock | Chrome, Prizm, Select autos | ~28–35pt | 55pt |
| On-card auto, thick stock | Five Star, Inception, SPx | ~40–60pt | 75pt |
| Auto patch (standard) | National Treasures, Immaculate | ~100–130pt | 130pt |
| Auto patch (jumbo) | Flawless, The Cup | ~140–170pt | 180pt |
What we stock in Canada
The Canadian store carries the size that fits the overwhelming majority of cards — 3"×4" 35pt — in a case of 1,000, paired with 1,000 pre-cut penny sleeves. That is 14¢ per protected card, priced in CAD and shipped from a Canadian warehouse with no duty, brokerage, or currency conversion at checkout. Sizes above 35pt ship from cardshellz.com.
What size toploader for Pokémon cards?
3"×4" 35pt. Pokémon cards are about 12pt thick, so a penny sleeve plus a 35pt toploader is the correct pairing. The same applies to Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, Digimon, and One Piece.
What does 35pt mean on a toploader?
Points are thousandths of an inch, describing the card thickness the holder accepts. A 35pt toploader takes a card up to roughly 35/1000" thick — which covers a standard 15–20pt card inside a penny sleeve.
Do chrome cards fit in a 35pt toploader?
Not reliably. Chrome, Prizm, Optic, and Mosaic run 28–35pt on their own, so once sleeved they need a 55pt holder. Forcing a chrome card into a 35pt toploader risks bending it.
What size toploader for a jersey or patch card?
Jersey and relic cards generally need 100pt; standard patches need 130pt; jumbo patches and booklets need 180pt or more. Size to the thickest point of the card.
What size toploader for hockey cards?
Upper Deck Series 1 and 2 and O-Pee-Chee are standard paper stock at 15–20pt, so 35pt. Young Guns on canvas stock and other premium inserts run thicker and take 55pt.
Will a graded slab fit in a toploader?
No. Graded slabs are far thicker than any toploader rating and already carry their own rigid case. Toploaders are for raw cards.