How to spot fake Pokémon cards
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We're polishing this guide. In the meantime, the fastest single check is the light test: shine a phone flashlight directly through the card. A genuine Pokémon card has a thin black layer between the front and back print, so very little light passes through. Counterfeits usually glow.
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