


The card on the left is the fake, whereas the card on the right is real.Īnother print/ink issue to look for is the "dot pattern" on real Magic cards. There are many possible characteristics to look for when trying to spot counterfeits. These cards are printed by other printing companies/printers. In fact, I wouldn't consider picking up power or any older cards worth more than $200 without a thorough knowledge on what to look for. Today's article will focus on fake and counterfeit Magic cards. Many people know about fake Power 9 cards, for a long time the only cards known to be faked (mainly due to the high value and rarity). Additional resources came from Wizards of the Coast and the MOTL Trading Forum. Much of the basic information and images come from Apathy House ( ), which has done a tremendous job on this subject already. Special Thanks: A lot of the images in this article were found spread out over the internet.
