Today, since this is my only look at the set, we'll be doing five Honorable Mentions, not three
However, if youre still unsure, heres some quick tips: Fake cards: Poor print quality Missing texture Incorrect colours Strange fonts or text Fake packs: Poor image quality Incorrect seams Wrong card contents Unusual foil wrapping Resealed products: Loose shrink wrap Signs of glue Damaged seals Packaging that feels opened and reassembled Below, Ill show real examples of counterfeit cards, fake packs, and resealed products, along with the warning signs Ive encountered as a collector
the first card appeared in a set that was released prior to Arenas 2018 debut
What is most important about it, however, is how the illustration style taken on by Misaki Hashimoto is reminiscent of that of original Pokmon cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, for instance
These cards were gold-plated and presented in Pok Ball-shaped containers, capturing the hearts of many fans and collectors