FAKE POKÉMON CARDS ALERT: TRAINER TURNS COUNTERFEIT PACKS INTO COMEDY GOLD!

When Life Gives You Fakes, Make Memes!

Hey there, Poké-fans! Evina here from TCG Almanac with a story that'll have you laughing faster than a Gengar with a good joke!

One brave Trainer decided to take a $7 gamble on some obviously counterfeit Prismatic packs, and the results were exactly what you'd expect - hilariously bad!

The Faker's Ball Incident

Our friend u/Gerren7 shared their adventure with these AliExpress specials, quipping: "I couldn't resist for $7. I trashed them. But it was a good night of laughs opening them with friends." Talk about making the best of a Gastly situation!

The community quickly spotted all the telltale signs of these fakes:

"Pack has ridges, normal packs aren't supposed to have those. Cards are also missing texture," explained u/Patrick0714.

Another Trainer, u/aRealShmuck, perfectly described the terrible holofoil effect as "the Chinese oil spill holo" - and I couldn't have said it better myself!

Worth The Entertainment Value?

Despite being completely fake, these packs provided some genuine entertainment. As u/Lord-Nagafen pointed out: "I mean for $7 you get some entertainment opening up the packs and an Umbreon proxy. That sounds like a steal."

The community had a field day coming up with hilarious names for these counterfeits:

"Temu Evolutions"
"Alibaba Crispacket Evildilutions"
"The Sheinbreon"
"ExxonMoonbreon"

How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards

For those new to collecting, here are some quick tips to identify counterfeits:

Check the card texture - Authentic cards have specific texture patterns that fakes often miss
Examine the card backs - Counterfeit cards often have incorrect coloring or blurry details
Look at pack sealing - Official packs have clean, professional sealing without ridges or bumps
Compare the holofoil effect - Real Pokémon cards have sophisticated holographic patterns that are difficult to replicate
Trust your price intuition - If it's too good to be true, it probably is!

A Serious Side Note

While we can laugh at obvious fakes, the flood of counterfeits highlights a frustrating reality for many collectors. With legitimate Prismatic packs nearly impossible to find at retail, many Trainers are feeling defeated.

"Pokemon Co. needs to print more product... When I finish 151 I'm likely done because I can't even find product on shelf ," shared u/Extra_Heart_268, expressing a sentiment many collectors relate to.

Remember, Trainers - always be vigilant when purchasing cards! If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is more suspicious than a Ditto pretending to be a Charizard!

Join the Conversation

What's your experience with the Prismatic hunt? Have you spotted any fakes in the wild? Share your stories in the comments, Pokémon Masters!

Until next time, may your packs be authentic and your pulls be legendary!

~ Evina

Original Reddit Post:
It finally happened everyone. : r/PokemonTCG