All cards now feature silver borders, as opposed to the classic yellow ones, and set symbols have been phased out for simpler set numbers, instead
Duelists can only take solace in knowing this card can only emerge when someone has three Egyptian Gods in play, but hey, an automatic win needs to be hard to get
Red flags: Incorrect kanji or simplified Chinese characters substituted for Japanese Misaligned text that does not sit in the correct position within text boxes Wrong font weight (too bold or too thin compared to the original) Missing or incorrect set symbols, rarity marks, or regulation marks This check is particularly effective for catching fake Japanese Pokemon cards because replicating Japanese typography accurately requires access to the exact fonts most counterfeit operations do not invest in this detail
You want your high-value card back quickly with proper insurance coverage Rule of thumb: If the grading fee is less than 10% of the cards raw value, it is almost always worth submitting
From raiders to armies to mercenary bandsthere's undeniable power in numbers, which ties these groups together