How to Spot a Fake MTG Card — Tests That Are Different from Pokemon The fake card problem in Magic: The Gathering is real, and it's getting worse as printing technology improves. High-value cards like Black Lotus, dual lands, fetch lands, and Commander staples are regularly counterfeited and sold to unsuspecting buyers. The tricky part is that MTG fakes require different detection methods than Pokemon fakes — the card stock, printing, and security features are entirely different. The Light Test Genuine Magic cards are printed on a two-ply card stock...
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