Card Sleeves vs. Miniature Bases
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Card sleeves are protective polymer covers manufactured in standardized millimeter dimensions to fit trading card games (TCGs) and board games. The universal matrix spans Standard Size (66×91 mm for MTG, Pokémon, Lorcana), Small/Japanese Size (62×89 mm for Yu-Gi-Oh, Cardfight Vanguard), Perfect Fit/Inner Sleeves, and Tarot Sleeves, measured in micron thickness grades (50 to 120 µm).
Miniature bases are standardized plastic platforms used in tabletop wargaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar) and tabletop RPGs (D&D) to define model footprint, line of sight, and melee engagement range. Official standards specify round bases from 25 mm (infantry) to 160 mm (monsters), and oval bases from 60×35 mm (cavalry) to 170×105 mm (large vehicles).
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Standard Size (MTG / Pokémon)
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66 × 91 mm (fits 63.5 × 88.9 mm / 2.5 × 3.5" cards) | — |
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Small / Japanese Size (Yu-Gi-Oh)
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62 × 89 mm (fits 59 × 86 mm cards) | — |
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Standard Inner (Perfect Fit)
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64 × 89 mm (snug inner sleeve for double-sleeving) | — |
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Japanese Inner (Perfect Fit)
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60 × 87 mm (snug inner for Japanese cards) | — |
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Tarot Sleeve Size
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73 × 122 mm (fits 70 × 120 / 70 × 121 mm cards) | — |
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Mini-European Size
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46 × 71 mm (fits 44 × 68 mm board game cards) | — |
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Mini-American Size
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43 × 65 mm (fits 41 × 63 mm cards) | — |
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Penny Sleeve Thickness
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40 to 50 microns (µm) / 1.5 to 2.0 mil | — |
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Standard Gaming Sleeve Thickness
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100 to 120 microns (µm) / 4.0 to 4.7 mil (Dragon Shield/Katana) | — |
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Polymer Materials
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Polypropylene (PP), Acid-Free, No PVC | — |
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Small Infantry Round Base
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— | 25 mm (classic Guardsmen, Gretchin) |
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Standard Infantry Round Base
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— | 28.5 to 32 mm (Space Marines, Orks, Sisters) |
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Elite / Character Round Base
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— | 40 mm (Terminators, Captains, Custodes) |
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Heavy Infantry / Monster Round
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— | 50 to 60 mm (Centurions, Dreadnoughts, Spawn) |
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Large Walker / Monster Round
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— | 80, 100, 130, 160 mm (Redemptor Dreadnought, Greater Daemons) |
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Biker / Cavalry Small Oval
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— | 60 × 35 mm (classic cavalry/bikers) |
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Modern Outrider / Cavalry Oval
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— | 75 × 42 to 90 × 52 mm (Space Marine Outriders, Gore-gruntas) |
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Chariot / Monster Medium Oval
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— | 105 × 70 to 120 × 92 mm (Large beasts, light tanks) |
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Flyer / Super-Heavy Large Oval
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— | 170 × 105 mm (Imperial Knights, Aircraft) |