How to Identify Fake Yu Gi Oh! Cards
Check the name of the card, see if it has spelling errors., Check the back of the card, and see if the "Konami" on the back is spelled incorrectly., Check the number of Level stars on the card., The card should have a gold or silver hologram on the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check the name of the card
If it does it is most likely fake (or a misprint, but this is rare). -
Step 2: see if it has spelling errors.
If it is, it's a fake. , Compare it to a picture of the card online to see if it is correct.
If the Level stars are "solid" then the card is fake. , 1st Edition and Limited Edition cards will have a gold square, while Unlimited Edition cards will have a silver one.
Having an incorrectly colored hologram or the lack of one is a clear indication that the card is fake. , It should be noted however newer cards are glossier than older cards. , If the font is too thin or too thick, or there are spelling mistakes, it may be fake.
Note that Yu-Gi-Oh! uses a special font. , If it is blurry or poor quality, it may be fake, however note that Duel Terminal cards have a parallel coat which may make the cards look blurred. , However some boosters, like Gladiators Assault, have brighter colors and Duel Terminal cards have darker colors because of the parallel coat.
Monster = Yellow Effect monster = Orange Spell = Turquoise Trap = Pink Fusion = Purple Ritual = Blue Token = Grey Synchro = White Xyz = Black Pendulum = Yellow or Orange(bottom)/Turquoise(top) , Fake cards usually also display the incorrect set numbers. , An exception to this is the unplayable Egyptian God cards. , If it is missing, the card may be fake, although there are a few cards that lack this such as Gate Guardian. -
Step 3: Check the back of the card
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Step 4: and see if the "Konami" on the back is spelled incorrectly.
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Step 5: Check the number of Level stars on the card.
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Step 6: The card should have a gold or silver hologram on the bottom right hand corner.
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Step 7: If the card feels overly glossy or not glossy at all
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Step 8: it's usually fake.
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Step 9: Read the text.
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Step 10: Examine the picture.
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Step 11: If the color of the card is wrong
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Step 12: too pale or too bright
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Step 13: it's fake.
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Step 14: If the set number (under the picture on the right hand side just above the text) is missing
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Step 15: it's fake.
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Step 16: On the back
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Step 17: if the Konami
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Step 18: ™ or ® symbols are missing
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Step 19: it's fake.
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Step 20: Most cards have a serial number on the bottom left corner.
Detailed Guide
If it does it is most likely fake (or a misprint, but this is rare).
If it is, it's a fake. , Compare it to a picture of the card online to see if it is correct.
If the Level stars are "solid" then the card is fake. , 1st Edition and Limited Edition cards will have a gold square, while Unlimited Edition cards will have a silver one.
Having an incorrectly colored hologram or the lack of one is a clear indication that the card is fake. , It should be noted however newer cards are glossier than older cards. , If the font is too thin or too thick, or there are spelling mistakes, it may be fake.
Note that Yu-Gi-Oh! uses a special font. , If it is blurry or poor quality, it may be fake, however note that Duel Terminal cards have a parallel coat which may make the cards look blurred. , However some boosters, like Gladiators Assault, have brighter colors and Duel Terminal cards have darker colors because of the parallel coat.
Monster = Yellow Effect monster = Orange Spell = Turquoise Trap = Pink Fusion = Purple Ritual = Blue Token = Grey Synchro = White Xyz = Black Pendulum = Yellow or Orange(bottom)/Turquoise(top) , Fake cards usually also display the incorrect set numbers. , An exception to this is the unplayable Egyptian God cards. , If it is missing, the card may be fake, although there are a few cards that lack this such as Gate Guardian.
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