Ruling Non-Opaque Backs on Sleeves???

[Firewyn]

Hi Pokebeachers,
I have a pack of non-opaque sleeves that can see the backs of the playing cards a bit... Does the sleeves have to be opaque in a tournament setting? Just don't want to walk into a tournament and be told that my sleeves aren't tournament-conforming...

 

[HouchinsDJ]

I would get sleeves that don't show the backs of the cards at all, just to be safe. I guess it also depends on how serious the tournament is. If it's just a non-official tournament your local league is doing then you're probably good, but I think it's always better to be safe than sorry!

 

[crystal_pidgeot]

If you do decide to use sleeves that aren't completely solid, you can buy Dragon Shield smoked perfect fits, which will hide the back of the cards.

 

[Duo]

When it comes to tournament setting, I always suggest to take the zero risk route.

Use fully opaque sleeves so that no judge/player can call you out. A pack of sleeves is much cheaper than your day of Pokemon'ing, especially if you're going to Regional or beyond.

You can save the non-opaque sleeves for casual leagues so that you don't constantly wear and tear the same set, if you like.