Guide

How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards

Protect yourself from counterfeits with these quick authenticity checks.

The tell-tale signs

Check the texture, the colour of the back, the font weight, and the light test. Fakes almost always fail at least one.

When in doubt, buy graded — a sealed slab from a reputable grader removes the guesswork.

Keep reading

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Put it into practice

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