Pokémon Jumbo Card Storage

Pokémon has a thriving fan base that loves collecting related products, and cards are no exception. While most are standard size, either in the ccg or normal trading cards, the promotional jumbo cards have fans as well. These are normally included in themed box sets. Usually, they are identical to a card in the box, only much larger.

The oversize cards come in 2 main sizes: 6″ x 8″ before 2020, and 5.75″ x 8″ after 2020. There are a few cards that are 6″ x 9″, but this focuses on the sizes that are more common.

The larger size of the jumbo cards makes storage more difficult. As such, there is no perfect solution, but there are options that will likely work for your needs. The first concern is finding a sleeve. While BCW produces a 6″ x 8″ Photo Sleeve, the thickness of the card means there is a small, exposed portion. Using a toploader makes this less of an issue. We suggest using the 6×9 size despite being about an inch too tall, as the 6×8 will leave the top edge exposed as well. Another option for a sleeve is the Digest and Manga Bag. An important note is the card will stick out of the top of the bag. However, by folding over the flap and holding it with a strip of tape, you cover the top of the card. Again, this system is best used with a toploader.

Unfortunately, a box sized perfectly for these cards isn’t currently available. A Short Comic Box is the closest to the appropriate size, although there will be a lot of dead space. Given that the cards, even in toploaders, are thinner than standard bagged and boarded comics, you will be able to fit a significant number of cards. The Comic Stor-Folio is another option, giving sturdy protection that can fit on a shelf. This is good if you have only a few of these cards.

You can also choose to store these cards in a Binder. The best page to use for this system is the Comic Book Page. These will hold the cards bare, in a sleeve, or in a toploader easily. Like the boxes, these pages primarily hold comics, and will have a lot of extra space.

Oversize Pokémon cards are an interesting collectible for fans of the series. As they are widely available and not usable for anything other than display, they tend to be significantly less expensive than other cards, with even vintage and rare versions selling for around $20 at the time of this writing. This makes the perfect collectible for those on a budget or for people that have no real interest in the card game.