How Do You Tell If a Pokemon Card Is Holo?
It's all about the shine! Hold it under light and see if the card sparkles. If it does, then congrats, that's a holo. Non-holo cards won't have that glittery effect.
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Easy! Just tilt the card back and forth under a light source. If the image of the Pokemon or the background shines and reflects the light, you've got yourself a holo card. Holo cards have this cool rainbow effect when light hits them, unlike regular cards.
honestly, just look for the sparkle. if it shines, it's holo. if not, then it's not. simple as that.
Check the card's texture too. Sometimes, the holo effect is not just visual but also tactile. Feel the card, especially the picture of the Pok茅mon; if it's slightly raised or has a distinct texture compared to the rest of the card, it might be a special type of holo card.
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