What are some signs that Pokemon cards are fake?
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CardMasterJen
One dead giveaway is the card texture. Real Pokemon cards have a distinct, smooth feel, while fakes often feel flimsy or overly glossy. Also, check the coloring; if it's unusually faint or too bright compared to official cards, you might be looking at a fake. Lastly, misspellings in the card text are a big red flag â official Pokemon cards don't have such errors.
Best answer
CardMasterJen
One dead giveaway is the card texture. Real Pokemon cards have a distinct, smooth feel, while fakes often feel flimsy or overly glossy. Also, check the coloring; if it's unusually faint or too bright compared to official cards, you might be looking at a fake. Lastly, misspellings in the card text are a big red flag â official Pokemon cards don't have such errors.
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TCGTruther
Look closely at the card's border. Genuine Pokemon cards have a consistent, narrow black border. If the border is uneven, too thick, or missing, that's a telltale sign it's a fake. And don't forget the holographic features; if they look dull or just 'off,' you might want to question the cardâs authenticity.
LazyCollector
Honestly, just buy from reputable sellers. Saves you the headache of playing detective with every card.
PokeDetective
The HP (Hit Points) font is a giveaway. Real cards use a specific, consistent font for HP, and any deviation could mean it's a fake. Had a card once with HP looking weird, turned out it was a counterfeit.
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