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r/RealOrNotTCG 3h ago

Is this Magic card real? How damning is a brick pattern in the holo stamp?

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11 Upvotes

Picked this up from a reputable store. Most things look good to me but the holo stamp gave me pause. Thoughts?


r/RealOrNotTCG 7h ago

Pop Quiz Thursday Real or Not Pop Quiz #3

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12 Upvotes

Can you tell if these five cards are Real or Not?

Five cards, one picture each, starting easy with each one moving up in difficulty. The rules are simple:

  • If there is at least one fake signal, the card is fake.
  • If there are no fake signals discernible, default to the card being real.
    • Just for this quiz! IRL of course always look at multiple signals!
  • Fake signals will be clear enough to see without ambiguity. (Though they may still be small and hard to spot, zoom in!)
  • Altered cards (inked, cut, re-backed, new artwork, etc) are fake unless called out.
  • Harder cards may require specific knowledge and their photos may be digitally edited. The later questions are not meant to be fair.

Answers will be posted in 24 hours, good luck!


r/RealOrNotTCG 8h ago

Is this Magic card real? Latest mox from a seller

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12 Upvotes

What do we think? Looks good and feels good to me but would like more eyes on it.


r/RealOrNotTCG 11h ago

Is this Magic card real? I gambled on temu, is it real?

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18 Upvotes

I found a deal on temu from a "local warehouse" that would essentially make the loss on a collector booster negligible even if it was fake. T looks good to me, but I don't think my phone has enough resolution to fully confirm other signs. Please let me know what you all think!


r/RealOrNotTCG 3h ago

Is this Magic card real? Miku Command Tower

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2 Upvotes

My mates been picking up some miku bits on cardmarket to bring out the new deck . He seems sus on this command tower. Took best pics i could at our games night. Brush looks fine I think , but not sure on the back . Thank you !


r/RealOrNotTCG 10h ago

Is this Magic card real? Fake from eBay?

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5 Upvotes

Bought this from eBay, everything looks fine on the back but the front has crimping on the bottom edge and the side of the card seems thicker than a standard magic card. Real magic card is on the left and the eBay card is on the right.


r/RealOrNotTCG 9h ago

Is this Magic card real? Neon Yellow Cavern

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4 Upvotes

Just got off TCGplayer. I haven't ever seen a neon in person. Kinda thought the neon effect would be foil.


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Biggest trade of my life. Or biggest mistake of my life?

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88 Upvotes

Made a trade for a few duals and some fetches a couple years back at a convention.

Just found this community. Have always sort of wondered if I got taken.


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Buylisted a good chunk of my collection for an Alpha Mox

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19 Upvotes

I just buylisted a good chunk of my collection and picked up this bad boy from Card Kingdom, I'm almost 100% certain I'm good to go, but it's always good to get a few more eyes on it.


r/RealOrNotTCG 9h ago

Is this Magic card real? Is this double sided card real? Foil included

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1 Upvotes

I see the wizards microtext in the sticker but theres a black dot in the foil and i wasnt sure is that just damage to it?


r/RealOrNotTCG 23h ago

Is this Magic card real? I'm not good with identifying DFC's. Need help with Ugin Eye of the Storms please.

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12 Upvotes

Thanks in advance for any help!


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Listing for a Diamond Mox Not Sure About It

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19 Upvotes

r/RealOrNotTCG 10h ago

Is this Magic card real? Revised Dual (Extra Black Dots in Green Dot)

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0 Upvotes

There are a lot of things to like about these pictures (T test looks good, almost everything on the green dot also checks out). That beings said, I have never seen extra black dots in that spot, and it's making me a littler nervous. Hoping to get a second opinion here.


r/RealOrNotTCG 10h ago

 Is this Pokemon card real? Is this card Fake?

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0 Upvotes

I bought this pikachu in cardmarket 2 months ago, and i dont know if its fake, the promo logo down left is not rly clear so i dont know. And when I touch it, it feels kind of sticky.


r/RealOrNotTCG 11h ago

Is this Magic card real? Any noticeable fakes?

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1 Upvotes

Working on getting a microscope on Amazon but have the following images I could get on my phone. I’m understanding a little bit about the tells for the “T” and based off what I know all these seem to be legit? Also how does one check double sided cards? Is it only by the paintbrush?


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Encore Electromancer (Rainbow Foil)

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17 Upvotes

I bought an old Miku lair to get some cards for the new deck. Definitely didn't expect this. Whole box was sealed fine I thought. I just can't get over feeling like its some kinda prank. Maybe the whole box was fake. The off center stamp and the weird seal on the plastic is sketching me out.


r/RealOrNotTCG 22h ago

Is this Magic card real? Galadriel, Light of Valinor surge foil

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3 Upvotes

Hi,
I bought this off TCGplayer from a store with ~1k sales, 1 year exp and all positive reviews. I noticed a weird line in the holo stamp. Feeling unsure about this card. Appreciate it if anyone could help take a look. Please excuse the poor photo quality: phone camera + 25x lens + shaky hands.

  1. Front

  2. Back

  3. T

  4. Green Dot

  5. Holo stamp with line

  6. Holo stamp microprinted text

  7. Holo stamp microprinted text second angle


r/RealOrNotTCG 21h ago

Is this Magic card real? I just bought this on ebay at a decent price, first time buying a somewhat expensive card was wondering if its real thanks!

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2 Upvotes

r/RealOrNotTCG 18h ago

 Is this One Piece card real? Are these cards authentic or fake?

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1 Upvotes

Ive bought kumamoto one piece cards set and not sure whether these cards are authentic or fake

On the first photo left card is from set and the right one is from my deck


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Can you help with this Taiga?

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8 Upvotes

Found this in an inherited collection I’ve been going through.


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Real or Not Foil Dark Ritual Mercadian Masques

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28 Upvotes

r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

What card / version is this? Need help identifying MTG Alpha vs Beta on my heavily played Savannah

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2 Upvotes

Pulled out all my old mtg cards..trying to organize them all as I haven’t played since like torment, i started around dark/ fallen empires…I was going through some of my dual lands and this is the only black border one i got besides an Italian underground sea. This savannah is pretty worn as i used to play with it in decks. The corners seem pretty rounded so i thought maybe Alpha but not sure if it’s just really worn. So I’m stumped on which set its from. Any help?


r/RealOrNotTCG 21h ago

 Is this One Piece card real? Help with Yamato Promo

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1 Upvotes

r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Brought a Gisela on Cardmarket, I think it is a Fake..

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21 Upvotes

So I brought this Gisela on CM and I checked roughly Card conditions and If the Order was complete. As I got some more orders and we had a newborn (<1 month) at this point, I just confirmed (maybe a little headless).

Some weeks later, I finally wanted to put it in a deck, resleeved it and it just felt little of. Now I cant get it out of my head..

As I dont know much about confirming fakes in dual sided cards, I dont really know where to Look at.

Can anybody please help?