Extended cards explained in 5 minutes
An extended card is a printed card that continues the artwork of a Pokémon card beyond its frame. Eight extended cards are placed around the original card in a 3×3 binder page (9 pockets) to form one continuous Extended Art illustration.
The idea is simple: your card stays in the middle, untouched, and the eight surrounding pockets carry the rest of the scene — sky, landscape, effects. Open the binder and you see one large mural instead of nine separate cards.
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Extended cards in numbers
| Cards per page | 8 extended cards + your card in the center |
|---|---|
| Size of each card | 63 × 88 mm (standard trading card size) |
| Binder page | 3×3, i.e. 9 pockets |
| File resolution | 600 DPI |
| Print layout | 1 A4 sheet with crop marks |
| Delivery | Instant download (PDF + PNG) |
Extended card vs extended art: what's the difference?
“Extended art” describes an illustration style: on some cards, the artwork breaks out of the usual frame and covers the whole card. The term describes a single card.
An extended card goes further: it's an additional card created to continue that artwork beyond the original card. Placed eight around it, extended cards turn one Extended Art card into a complete 3×3 Extended Art page.
Collectors also call them “binder extensions” or “extended binder art”: it's the same thing.
Which Pokémon cards work best with extended cards?
Cards whose artwork fills the whole space — illustration rares, full art cards, “ex” cards and illustrated trainer cards — give the most striking results, because the scenery can naturally continue in every direction.
Each extended card is drawn for one specific card, identified by its name and number (for example 199/165): colours, light and perspective are matched to the original so the transition is invisible in the sleeve.
Are extended cards official?
No. Extended cards are fan creations meant to showcase a card you already own, in your binder. They don't replace any card and aren't playable. FullBleedBinder is not affiliated with Nintendo, The Pokémon Company or Game Freak.
How to build a 3×3 Extended Art page with extended cards
- 01
Pick your card
Find the card you own (name and number printed at the bottom) and the matching extended card in the catalog.
- 02
Download the file
After payment, download the HD PDF: it contains the 8 extended cards on an A4 sheet with crop marks, plus the 8 cards as PNG files.
- 03
Print at 100%
Print at “actual size”, without fit-to-page, on 250–300 gsm matte or satin paper.
- 04
Cut
Cut along the crop marks with a guillotine or a craft knife and metal ruler. Round the corners with a 3 mm corner cutter for a real-card look.
- 05
Assemble the page
Slide your card into the center pocket and the 8 extended cards around it, in the order shown on the sheet: the artwork flows on seamlessly.
Printing your extended cards well
- Check the scale: a printed card must measure exactly 63 × 88 mm. If not, turn off “fit to page”.
- A photo inkjet printer gives the most accurate colours; a good colour laser also works.
- For a premium finish, take the PDF to a local print shop (300 gsm paper, matte finish).
- Use standard sleeves: extended cards are exactly trading card size.
Extended card FAQ
What is an extended card?
An extended card is a printed card that continues the artwork of a Pokémon card beyond its frame. Eight extended cards surround the original card in a 3×3 binder page to form one continuous Extended Art illustration.
What size is an extended card?
63 × 88 mm, the standard Pokémon card size: they fit regular sleeves and 3×3 binders.
How many extended cards make a page?
Eight. Your card takes the center pocket and the eight extended cards fill the pockets around it — the 9 slots of a 3×3 page.
Do I need a special printer?
No. A home colour printer is enough, ideally with 250–300 gsm paper. Print at 100% (actual size) to keep the right dimensions.
Does an extended card work with any card?
Each extended card is designed for one specific card (name and number). If yours isn't in the catalog, you can request a custom creation.
What's the difference between extended card and extended art?
Extended art is the style of a card whose artwork fills the whole surface; an extended card is the card added around it to continue that artwork across a full binder page.
