How to Authenticate Pokemon Cards
Authenticating Pokemon cards can be pretty straightforward if you know what to look for! Check the card's texture and color closely; real cards have a distinct feel and vibrant colors. The font and alignment should be perfect, and don't forget to look for the official Pokemon logo and the copyright text at the bottom. If you've got a magnifying glass, inspect the holographic patterns — fakes usually mess these up. Lastly, comparing the card in question to one you know is real can be super helpful.
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Honestly, just weigh them. Fake cards are often a different weight than the real deal. Not the most technical method, but it's quick and dirty.
The easiest way? Just use a jeweler's loupe or a good magnifying glass and check out the printing pattern. Real Pokemon cards have a unique rosette pattern in the printing that fakes often can't replicate. And remember, if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Light test, folks! Real Pokemon cards have a bit of transparency when you shine a light through them. Fakes usually block the light completely. But be gentle, you don’t wanna damage those potential treasures.
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