THE FIT GUIDE · CARD CASES
How to Choose a Pokémon Card Display Frame
Choose in this order: identify the card, identify its holder, then plan where the frame will stand. It keeps artwork decisions separate from physical fit.
1. Match the full card reference
Compare the set code, collector number, language and illustration with the product gallery. A character name or a PSA grade alone does not identify the artwork. Keep a clear front photograph beside the reference.
2. Choose the holder category
3. Measure what will actually go inside
Record outside length, width and thickness with any sleeve or slab bag you plan to keep. The outside dimensions of a frame do not describe its inner slot. Ask about both the opening and the fixing method.
4. Plan the display position
For a desk, allow room for the stand and for handling the frame. For a wall arrangement, confirm the mounting parts and surface first. Keep the position away from direct sunlight and moisture.
A short message that helps us check fit
Card: [name, set and full number]
Holder: [Raw / PSA / CGC / other, with or without a bag]
Outside measurements: [length × width × thickness]
Frame design and intended position: [product reference / desk / wall]
Attach: a front and side photograph
Do not open a grading-company slab just to measure the card. Ask CARD CASES about fit →
Before payment
Confirm the frame version, supplied parts and order quantity. Product photographs may show a card for illustration; display accessories do not include the trading card. Check production and delivery →
FIT BEFORE YOU BUY
Questions collectors ask.
Do I need to grade my card to display it?
No. A compatible raw-card display is an option for ungraded cards. Select the version for your actual card holder; a Raw frame and a PSA or CGC frame are different.
Will my card fit with a sleeve?
Sleeve widths and thicknesses vary. Send the sleeve type, card edition and chosen product code before ordering so we can confirm the fit and supplied parts. Do not assume a sleeve fits from a photograph or trim it to force a fit.
Could the frame press against my card?
The card, sleeve and holder must fit without force. Confirm the internal slot and thickness before purchase. Stop if the card catches, bows or needs pressure during fitting, and contact us. We do not promise that every card or sleeve fits every version.
Will another language version of the same card work?
Check the full card number, printed artwork and orientation. Different language editions can carry different numbers. Similar artwork alone is not a confirmed fit; send a photo of your card if you are unsure.
Are the card and all pictured accessories included?
Trading cards are not included. Check the selected design and confirm any stand, sleeve, card holder or wall fixings before ordering. Multi-card layouts need their own component check.
Does the frame protect against sunlight?
Keep displays away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. We do not advertise a tested UV-blocking percentage or archival protection rating. A frame is not a replacement for suitable storage conditions.
What if the delivered design is wrong or does not fit?
Contact our team with the product code, order reference and photos of the item, packaging and holder. We will assess the issue and arrange the next steps under the returns policy. Contact us before returning an item.
Read the return policy →