How to spot fake Pokemon cards: The 2026 authentication guide

Hey collector! The Pokémon TCG landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. With the May 22 release of Chaos Rising, the market is ...
Polygon

The 10 Pokémon cards most likely to be fake (and how to tell)

The more Pokémon trading cards pop off, the more potential players and collectors have to worry about one thing: counterfeit cards. Sometimes, a fake card will be obvious. As more money pours into the ...
AOL

Fake Pokémon cards are flooding the market. See which cards top the list

For many longtime Pokémon card collectors, Charizard and Pikachu lived in binders, were traded between friends and even carried in backpacks to school. Once a childhood pastime, card collecting has ...
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Fake cards, real money: The rising threat to high-value collectibles

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and Pokémon character Charizard have at least one thing in common. They are both among the most targeted trading cards for counterfeiting. According to Professional ...
The New York Times

PSA fraud report shows growing counterfeit activity across all trading card types

An authentic example of Michael Jordan's 1986 Fleer rookie card sold by Julien's in 2021. PSA found this card to be the most counterfeited trading card by volume in 2025. VALERIE MACON / AFP Leading ...
AOL

Utah woman charged with selling fake Pokémon cards, swindling thousands from victims

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (KSL) — A Utah woman is facing charges accusing her of swindling thousands of dollars from collectors by selling fake Pokémon cards. Haley Alejandra Hayward, 29, was charged Dec ...
Athlon Sports

Top 10 Most Valuable Pokémon Cards to Collect in 2026

View post: Limited Edition Stadium Promotions and Giveaway Memorabilia 2026: Market Trends and Collector Guide The Pokémon TCG scene in 2026 still revolves around those ultra-rare vintage pieces that ...