Are black pokémon cards fake?

Are black pokémon cards fake?

Are black pokémon cards fake?

Real Pokémon cards are made of two thin pieces of cardboard glued together, with a black layer in between. By ripping the card, you can reveal this layer—if there is no layer, the card is fake.

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  • 2023-01-09 12:17:53
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Are unofficial pokémon cards fake?
Some fake Pokémon cards aren't cards at all, but stickers! These are usually unauthorized stickers made to look mostly like a real card. Generally, these stickers will be a bit smaller than a real card and will often have a vibrant holo pattern that covers the entire surface of the card, like the pictured Dark Weezing.
2024-02-11 23:12:54


Are glossy pokémon cards fake?
Inspect the card itself.
Some fake cards, on the other hand, are too hard and look shiny. If it's the wrong size, that's also a telltale sign. Different materials will also wear differently, so on more "used" cards look for more damage to corners and unusual wear patterns.
2024-02-10 09:30:28


Are gold foil pokémon cards fake?
Gold Pokemon cards or better known as metal Pokemon cards are highly sought after cards. Metal Pokemon cards are unofficial Pokemon cards that are covered in a gold-colored materials.
2023-11-27 22:22:01


Are big cards fake?
If there's any difference in size between the two cards, it's pretty safe to say that the card in question is fake, though it's not a guarantee. There are exceptions, however! Jumbo-sized cards and box topper cards also exist, though they are not as commonly collected as the normal deck-sized cards.
2023-10-09 22:46:01