Is selling fake Pokemon cards illegal?

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

Is it illegal to sell a fake Pokemon card?

Generally speaking it is illegal to sell counterfeit trademarked documentsor items. If you suspect you have been scammed, contact the police. The police will determine whether to investigate and see charges.

Are Fake Pokémon cards playable?

Pokemon TCG: Can I use fake cards? Unsurprisingly, no. You can't use fake Pokemon cards in official battles – at least if you don't want to get caught and punished.

Are eBay Pokémon cards 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. Auctions that do no display clear images of a card should be avoided.

Are Pokémon cards from China fake?

Pokémon is copyrighted in China and is protected by the country's intellectual property laws. Therefore, exporting fake cards violates Chinese law. Customs officials opened the boxes and discovered that they contained phony Pokémon cards.

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How can you tell fake Charizard?

The Side Infrared shows what the card looks like at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. While the genuine Charizard is still fully visible, all of the text and design disappears on the counterfeit! The low angle of the lighting also reveals the height differences of the card in relation to the holographic area.

Are Rainbow rare Pokémon cards real?

They took the line art used in Pokémon-GX cards and removed the colors, replacing them with a dazzling rainbow pattern. These cards, which are heavily textured, are classified as Secret Rares and appear in a set's numbering after the Full Art Trainers.

Who prints Pokémon cards now?

The Pokémon Company has acquired Millennium Print Group, a company that prints cards for the hugely popular Pokémon Trading Card Game. Millennium Print Group has been working with The Pokémon Company since 2015.

Are Fake Pokemon cards worth anything?

Since they can't be sold or played in official events, counterfeit Pokémon cards are basically worthless. Their only purpose is to help scammers trick fans out of their money.

Are jumbo Pokemon cards fake?

If there's any difference in size between the two cards, it's pretty safe to say that the card in question is fake, though it's not a guarantee. There are exceptions, however! Jumbo-sized cards and box topper cards also exist, though they are not as commonly collected as the normal deck-sized cards.