: Authentic Pokémon cards have a distinct black film layer inside. While "ripping" is definitive, it's destructive; instead, look for a black line on the side of the card [24].
: Not all digital fakes use AI. Some are simply "slowed down" videos (e.g., to make someone appear intoxicated) or "sped up" clips to make movements look more aggressive [23]. ⚖️ What to Do if You Find a Fake If you suspect you've purchased a counterfeit item: : Authentic Pokémon cards have a distinct black
: In Magic: The Gathering, check the printing pattern (rosettes) under magnification. Fake cards often have "jumbled mess" patterns instead of clear, layered ink [9, 26, 43]. layered ink [9
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