Cortex Sleeves Matte Standard Size (100) - Black

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!

Ultimate Guard CORTEX sleeves are a perfect choice for all TCG brain athletes!

Designed for your daily use, Ultimate Guard CORTEX sleeves combine precision engineering and high-quality materials with an additional focus on value.

Meant as an everyday sleeve, Ultimate Guard CORTEX sleeves offer an attractive price point and also feature fully opaque backing, a perfect shuffle feel, and high-quality durability for those long gaming sessions.

Ultimate Guard CORTEX sleeves will be your ideal companion, built to endure the daily grind – from kitchen table play to in-store play, and even demanding events.