Identify Yu-Gi-Oh! Fake looks difficult, but there are some strategies that are shoot and drop. Before you buy any card, do some research and familiarize yourself with the details to know what is original. The font of the text and inconsistencies in the design and location of symbols are the main red signs. When in doubt, always compare the versions you have on hand to the real ones.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Paying Attention to Letter Text
Step 1. Take a look at the font of the text
In general, fake Yu-Gi-Oh! have different fonts from the originals. Compare the text of two versions of the same card and see if there are any distinctions.
It may be that the text of the forged letter has a larger font than the original
Tip:
use any card you know is true in this comparison. If you don't have any on hand, search for images on the internet.
Step 2. Check the effect text for spelling or grammar errors
False letters often include mistranslations and grotesque spelling and grammatical errors. See if the effect text and description of the card's abilities are incorrect.
Also see how the text is distributed in the letter. Be wary if it looks different from normal
Step 3. Confirm the effect text is correct
Compare the effect text of an original version of the card to the one you have in hand. It is faked if there is any difference.
- Search the letter on the internet and read the correct official text.
- Cancel the deal if the effect text is italicized on the official letter but not the one you are thinking of buying.
Step 4. See if there are lowercase letters in the letter name
All official Yu-Gi-Oh! have the name of the monster or skill in capital letters. If there are any lowercase ones, it's because the card is faked.
The effect text, in turn, has lowercase letters
Step 5. Check that the square brackets and slashes are correct
Card types are always enclosed in square brackets, with the words separated by a slash facing right. In addition, the attack (ATK) and defense (DEF) values are also separated by this bar.
Take a look at the spacing of the information. Some fake cards have extra spaces before or after the slash
Method 2 of 4: Paying Attention to Symbols
Step 1. Take a look at the attribute symbol in the upper right corner of the card
The attribute symbol is a Japanese character and is in the upper right corner of the letter. On top of it, there should be a translation in Portuguese (or English, depending on where you buy). If one of these details is missing or the translation is incorrect, the card is faked.
The list of possible Portuguese translations includes: "light", "darkness", "fire", "water", "earth", "wind", "divine", "magic" and "trap"
Tip:
older letters may have slightly different terms.
Step 2. Take a look at the top, right and bottom corners of the stars on the card
Monster cards have stars that indicate the level they belong to. This system includes five-pointed yellow stars enclosed in orange circles. The top, right, and bottom right corner should be faded or a little dark. Otherwise, it's because the card is faked.
Also compare the alignment of the level stars with an original chart. This detail is misaligned on some copies
Step 3. Note the details of the stars that mark the card's class
The card's class is indicated by the number of five-pointed stars that are enclosed in black circles. Unlike level stars, they are not faded. If so, it's because the card is faked.
Only Xyz-type monsters have class stars. Be wary if they appear in other types
Step 4. See if the card has no stars if it is from Spell or Trap
Spell and Trap cards are among the most counterfeited, but you can identify which is which according to certain details. For example: none of them must have level or class stars.
Method 3 of 4: Paying Attention to the Other Details of the Letter
Step 1. See if the edges of the letter are rounded
All original Yu-Gi-Oh! have rounded edges. The card is false if one or more of them is not.
Be wary of cards that have too rounded edges
Step 2. Feel the texture of the letter with your finger
The letter should have a shiny, slightly raised surface that reflects the details of the design. Run your fingertip over the texture and see if that's the case.
Fake cards can be rough, like sandpaper
Step 3. See if the corners of the card are uneven
One of the main signs of forgery is uneven corners on the front or back of the letter. This indicates that it was not cut correctly.
Take a look at the front and back of the card and see if everything looks even
Step 4. See if the letter has a detail in the lower right corner
The original cards have a bright, square detail in the lower right corner of the front. It brings "Yu-Gi-Oh!" written in small, horizontal fonts. Counterfeit versions, in turn, can bring this writing vertically or even contain nothing of the kind.
The detail must be gold or silver. Be wary of any other color
Tip:
gold details indicate that the letter is either a first edition or a limited shipment. Be wary if it's silver, but the seller advertises the card as unique like that.
Step 5. Confirm that the design, logo and trademark on the back of the letter are correct
The back of the card should have an orange swirl with a black oval in the middle. The lower right corner, in turn, should feature the official Yu-Gi-Oh! logo. Finally, the terms "trading card game" come at the bottom.
- The card is fake if it doesn't have one or more of these items.
- The edges on the back of the letter are slightly thicker than those on the front.
Method 4 of 4: Learning to Shop Smart
Step 1. do a survey about the cards you want to buy.
Whenever you decide to buy Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, you have to be familiar with their details in order not to be fooled. Visit the franchise's official website for reliable information.
Go to https://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/pt/ for information about the cards
Tip:
also access internet forums and discussion groups and research the subject further.
Step 2. Read the name and description of the cards you buy
It is not because you purchased the letter from a trusted store that it is necessarily original. You can only confirm with the tips above, including the name and description.
- Also take a look at the attributes and stars.
- Compare the numbers in the lower right corner of the card drawings to the official versions of the cards.
Step 3. Don't buy multiple packs of cards at once
Generally, packs of Yu-Gi-Oh! come with nine units. Counterfeit cards, in turn, can come in greater or lesser amounts.
Be wary if the price is too good or the quantity is too high
Step 4. Compare two copies of the same card and see if there are any differences
You have to compare two versions of the same letter when buying, either in person or online. Pay attention and cancel the transaction if there is any difference.