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Katana Sleeves - Made in Japan
Ultimate Guard - Premium Protection since 2011
Established in Germany in 2011, Ultimate Guard has consistently led the way in providing top-tier accessories for TCG enthusiasts. Through our commitment to modular designs and the use of robust yet elegant materials, Ultimate Guard has become the favored choice for TCG fans worldwide when it comes to storage solutions.
Today, we are dedicated to embracing sustainability, both in our material choices and production processes.
Katana Sleeves you protect your cards like a samurai!
Your Cards Deserve the Best – Shield Them with Precision Craftsmanship!
Unveiling Ultimate Guard's "Katana Sleeves" – the pinnacle of card protection, meticulously crafted in Japan. Boasting an innovative design, these sleeves perfectly fit diverse card sizes. With a fusion of functionality and style, Katana Sleeves offer a non-reflective matte finish, ensuring card durability and showcasing intricate details. Elevate your gaming with the precision and quality of Katana Sleeves – the ultimate armor for your card collection.
- Katana Standard Size Sleeves: Perfect Fit for Versatile Card Protection
- Katana Japanese Size Sleeves: Precision Craftsmanship
- Katana Inner Sleeves: Added Layer of Protection
Elevate Your Game: Unmatched Durability, Clarity, and Japanese Precision in Every Sleeve
Acid-Free and PVC-Free
Ultimate Guard card sleeves use premium materials that are acid-free and PVC-free, safeguarding trading cards from harmful chemicals and ensuring long-term preservation.
Extra Long Lifespan and Durability
Built to withstand frequent use, Ultimate Guard card sleeves offer exceptional durability, keeping TCG cards in pristine condition even after numerous battles and trades, making them a long-lasting investment
High Clarity
Prioritizing clarity, Ultimate Guard card sleeves allow intricate artwork and details to shine through, providing a crystal-clear view of TCG cards for an enhanced gaming and collecting experience.
Perfect Shuffling Experience
The innovative design of Katana Sleeves ensures a smooth and consistent shuffling experience, catering to both competitive players and casual gamers. Achieve flawless shuffles while maintaining the integrity of your deck for fair and enjoyable gameplay every time.
Secure Your Victory, Sleeve by Sleeve
Standard Size Sleeves
Katana Standard Size Sleeves: Versatile Protection with Vibrant Style:
- Universal Fit: Katana Standard Size Sleeves offer a snug fit for various standard-sized trading cards from games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.
- Multi-Color Choices: Personalize your collection with vibrant colors for easy deck organization and quick identification during gameplay.
- Dual-Sided Design: Featuring transparent backs for card visibility and colorful fronts for individuality, Katana sleeves combine aesthetics with practicality.
Japanese Size Sleeves
Shield your Japanese-sized Cards with Precision Craftsmanship:
- Japanese Size Fit: Katana Japanese Size Sleeves are tailored for precision, fitting cards from popular Japanese trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Cardfight!! Vanguard.
- Versatile Compatibility: Ideal for various Japanese-sized cards, these sleeves offer reliable protection and a secure fit.
- Dual-Sided Design: With a transparent back and colored front, Katana sleeves combine aesthetics with visibility, enhancing both style and practicality during gameplay.
Inner Standard Sleeves
Discover the multi-faceted benefits of Ultimate Guard's Inner Sleeves:
- Double Protection: Adds a secondary barrier, safeguarding cards from wear, spills, and potential damage.
- Scratch Prevention: Shields cards from scratches, scuffs, and general wear during shuffling, handling, and storage.
- Card Condition Maintenance: Minimizes exposure to oils, dirt, and moisture to preserve cards in pristine condition over time.
- Easy Shuffling: Enhances shuffle feel for smoother and controlled deck shuffling during gameplay.
Tournament-Ready Katana Sleeves
Stylish Color Options
Pick Your Perfect Size
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Julez
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
I am not an avid TCG player, but my wife and I started to play Lorcana somewhat after my child started to play Pokemon. We messed around with the Pokemon and Lorcana branded sleeves, which we soon found were absolute trash. I also tried out dragon shield sleeves, which did a fine job protecting, and they were definitely better than the branded sleeves. But I've found nothing that shuffles as good as the Katanas. My wife was amazed by how slick they were and how much clearer the cards displayed. These have become our go to sleeves.
Carlos
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2024
No caben las tarjetas
Alex Pucacco
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
Great sleeves!
Rob
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2024
No local retailer had this color at the time.Katana sleeves speak for themselves with quality and shuffle feel for use in play.
jorge tabares
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
really nice quality i'm using them with magic and one piece love how they feel when playing and they are not that slippery as other brands when new
Razrakal
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
I know in the MTG community that dragonsheield reigns supreme for most. I just recently got back into magic in September and ever since I first used Dragon Shield sleeves I haven't been the biggest fan of them. Not sure if it was a bad batch from the factory or if I'm just not as careful as I need to be, but they seem to just get damaged by shuffling so I looked for an alternative and am happy that I found Katana sleeves. Love how they feel and shuffle versus being slippery and hard to shuffle. Would recommend to fellow players and anyone looking for a great alternative to dragon shield.
Steven Skillman
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
It's super easy to insert your cards into these. If you like your cards to glide a lot I recommend these for you. Because they have that type of texture its super easy to shuffle.
Merik
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2024
These are probably going to be the only sleeves I get with how great of a quality they are. They make shuffling really easy for someone who is pretty bad or average at it and they fit Pokemon cards pretty perfectly.
Mj
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2024
Work for what was needed! Protects the cards well and has nice colours
Ryan husta
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
These card sleeves are a total game-changer! I can confidently say these are some of the best sleeves I’ve ever used.First off, the durability is unmatched. They protect my cards from wear, scratches, and even accidental spills like a charm. After countless games and shuffles, they still look and feel like new—no splitting, warping, or fraying at the edges.What really sets these apart is how smooth and easy they are to shuffle. The texture strikes the perfect balance—slick enough for seamless riffle shuffles but with just enough grip to prevent slipping or cards flying everywhere. It makes gameplay faster, smoother, and way more enjoyable.The fit is also excellent—snug without being too tight, so my cards stay secure without bending or creasing. The transparency is crystal-clear, which means the artwork on my cards pops beautifully.If you’re serious about protecting your cards and optimizing your gameplay experience, these sleeves are a must-have. They’re worth every penny for the quality and performance they deliver. Highly recommend!
zatarazie
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
These are the sleeves I judge all other sleeves on. Great color and fit. Very little extra room in sleeves. Very resistant to scratches.
Garet
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
I am using the Katana sleeves alongside the Dragon Shield (unsealed) inner sleeves, and they fit very well. While I did order the clear sleeves which typically are quite slick, the katanas have little bit more grip to them, but not significantly more, and the cards will slide around a decent bit still.They are tight, making it quite difficult to get the Dragon Shield inners all the way down. On many occasions, while trying to get them in the car would push a little out the bottom of the card and I had to take it back out and try again. I ended up using some tweezers to ensure the inner sleeves did not slide up, which I would not recommend as it obviously risks damaging the cards.While there are some minor issues with the sleeves, I would still recommend them because they fit inner sleeves very well, the top of the sleeve does not stay agape with the inner sleeve inserted like some of the other sleeves that I have.The experience may be different with the opaque/matte-backed sleeves.If I were to buy again, I would likely purchase opaque/matte back sleeves.
AP
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
These are great sleeves. Currently they’re my favorite. Cards look great in them. They are thinner than Dragon Shield sleeves which is important sometimes depending on the size of your deck box and size of sideboard etc. for example they fit more tokens if you are using an ultimate guard Xenoskin 100+ box which has less space than an ultra pro plastic flip top box. They are a bit narrower than other sleeves so you have to work a little harder to get in KMC perfect fits but it’s doable if you’ve got a brain and small fingers (or have access to someone else with small fingers…). Smooth and shuffle easy, which also means they’re a bit slippery, they don’t resist being knocked over like pro mattes do, but you won’t care about that because they feel and look SO much better than them. They are “standard height” or “ultra pro height” (not “dragon shield” height). Amazon ships the box straight up inside of whatever package they feel like giving you which might be a cardboard box but also might be a mailing envelope in which case the box gets a bit squished but it doesn’t affect the sleeves at all. The box they come in isn’t really reusable which is fine. If you’re buying 1 box of 100 sleeves for a commander deck, go ahead and buy 2 boxes so you have spares, you will have a much greater chance of getting 2 boxes that are exactly the same size and edge condition if you buy them at the same time (as opposed to waiting 2-3 years until you need spares and hoping you can get a new box that’s the same size etc as a box made 2-3 yrs ago).
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