Real Pokmon cards have specific characteristics: A distinct texture that feels slightly rough on the card face Clean, crisp font with no blurriness in text or energy symbols A visible blue inner layer when you hold the card edge up to a light source Holographic patterns with real depth and smooth color shifts (fakes look flat or printed) Additional checks: Hold the card at an angle under a light and check for even holo shimmer Perform a light bend test genuine cards have a specific give and snap back evenly Compare against a verified copy from the same set if you have one available Check energy symbols under a magnifying glass blurry or oddly spaced symbols are a red flag Taking five minutes to authenticate before listing protects your seller reputation
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Conventions and auctions are also great options for high-value cards
Locations follow the same rules as to whether they're available to ink or not based on the inkwell symbol containing the card cost
The participating regions in Europe include the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland
However, it is still trumped by Mythical Island Raichu for just one extra Energy and no reliance on Arceus