Do you get fake Pokémon cards?

Unfortunately, with a product as popular as the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a 2-player game in which players use 60-card decks to battle. In the Pokémon TCG, players build decks around cards that feature Pokémon characters, and then take turns using attacks to try to defeat their opponent.

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, there are those who will counterfeit our merchandise for their own gain. There are a few things that you as a customer can do to protect yourself from purchasing counterfeit merchandise.

How does fake Pokemon cards look like?

Just like with font, fake cards can have energy symbols that are sometimes too large or small. They may also be offset or look a little distorted. Energy symbols may even be missing in some cases, instead of being placed under the attack's description as they ought to be.

Can you get a fake Pokémon card in a pack?

It is true that authentic packs will have color saturation that varies slightly, but fakes will still stand out. Sometimes they will be severely undersaturated, sometimes over-saturated. Basically, if the colors of the pack look wrong, Google or find an authentic pack to compare.

What do I do if I bought a fake Pokémon card?

It is against the law to sell fake, counterfeit, or "proxy" items. Throw those cards away.

Does GameStop sell fake Pokemon cards?

Yes, all Pokémon TCG product sold at GameStop is sold factory sealed. You will have no worries buying fake or tampered cards.

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Are there fake Pokémon cards on Amazon?

Answer: All cards sold by us are genuine. Selling counterfeit cards is both illegal and against Amazon's policies.

Are McDonald's Pokémon cards real?

Yes, they are real and are created by The Pokémon company for McDonald's.

What pack is the rarest Pokémon card in?

The Skyridge Booster Box is one of the rarest and most expensive Pokémon TCG boxes out there. What makes this pack so special (apart from the insanely cool artwork) is that nearly every card in the box can fetch a pretty penny. This explains why the Skyridge Booster Box can go for over $30,000 on eBay!

Are gold Pokemon cards rare?

While all of the Gold Star Pokémon cards are rare, only appearing once in approximately every 88 booster packs (or two booster boxes) for certain Pokémon TCG expansions, the very rarest are the 'Eeveelutions' - the many evolutions into which basic Gen 1 Pokémon Eevee can evolve.

Are gold Pokémon cards fake?

Only 3 of these Pokemon cards are believed to exist, making it really rare. Sold for over $150,000 on eBay in October 2020. Only 3 of these Pokemon cards available, making it rare and desirable.

What Pokémon cards are worth money?

Are metal Pokémon cards real or fake?

Metal Pokemon cards are unofficial Pokemon cards that are covered in a gold-colored substance. So they are not part of the official game if that is what you are asking.

How much is a Charizard worth?

Out of all of the shining Pokemon cards, Charizard is by far the most valuable. A first-edition version of the card in mint condition has even sold for $15,500! While most may not have it in such a pristine edition, even its average sale price is nothing to sneeze at.

How can you tell if a Pokemon card is rare?

The black symbol in the bottom corner of a Pokemon card denotes its rarity: a circle is common, a diamond is uncommon, and a star is rare. Traditionally the star is black, but a card with a star of an alternate color such as white or gold means it's ultra rare.

What is the oldest Pokemon card pack?

The 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Pack was the earliest Pokémon card pack to be produced and released in the English Pokémon TCG and served as the first introduction to Pokémon cards in the United States. This Pokémon pack consists of 24 Base Set shadowless cards and an instruction manual.

Is Pikachu a rare Pokémon card?

In April 2022, it was confirmed that Logan Paul paid $5.275 million for a PSA grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card. The Illustrator card, given out to 39 winners of the 1997 and 1998 Pokémon illustration contests, is extremely rare. Only 23 have been certified by the PSA, and only one has been given a PSA rating of 10.

Are real Pokémon cards stickers?

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.

Are most Pokémon cards on eBay fake?

Are Pokemon cards on eBay fake? As a whole, Pokemon cards on eBay and auction sites are not fake. Most cards being sold on auction sites are real, but it is not uncommon to find fake cards being sold.

Do fake Pokémon cards have codes?

More often than not, fake boosters will not include the 10th card, as that 10th card is normally a code card for the Pokemon TCG Online. You will never get these TCG Online Card codes from fake booster packs, because the counterfeitters simply can't produce codes out of thin air that will interact with the TCG Online.

Where is the best place to find Pokémon cards?

What websites sell real Pokémon cards?

Can you PSA grade a fake Pokémon card?

Basically, PSA has no intention of grading a fake card, as the key element of the grading process is the authentication of raw/ungraded cards. A PSA grade is proof that a card is legitimate.

Are Fake Pokémon cards lighter?

Fake cards tend to be lighter in colour, often with the same shade of blue throughout. If you compare these two cards above, the real Pokémon card (on the left) has a deeper, darker shade of blue, compared to the almost washed out colour of the fake one (on the right).