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Holographic Rare (HGR) | Japanese Ghost Rare with silver name

Zekrom ex (Special Illustration Rare) This Is A Gorgeous Yet Expensive Comeback Card Representing an even larger price spike, Zekrom exs Special Illustration Rare version costs $375 on TCGPlayer

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

A rare first-edition Pokmon card described as a "holy grail" could fetch 40,000 when it goes under the hammer

These can appear in Play or Collector boosters, with tiny percentages