Here are some common warning signs: Incorrect dimensions Poor print alignment Blurry text Unusual colors Incorrect fonts Missing texture on modern holographic cards Different cardstock quality Noticeably different weight Extremely glossy finish One famous example involves fake Holographic Charizard cards
Savage Beating Chief: There are very few Magic cards that are more aptly named than this one
Umbreon : Prior to the record-setting Charizard sale, the highest-selling Gold Star card for six months was the 2005 Pokmon Japanese Play Promo 70,000 Pts Holo Umbreon Gold Star #26, which set the record for highest-selling Gold Star Pokmon card when a BGA 9.5 sold for $180,000 back on November 16, 2025
Eowyn brings you halfway to this total
Not sure if any silver bordered cards have this, but it could be a funny idea
All of this amounts to what some fans perceive as a giant middle finger particularly to those who only play for the whole gotta catch em all thing