The word 'Pokémon' is copyrighted by Gamefreak. So is each character and their art. It is absolutely illegal to create and sell fake Pokemon cards, just as much as it is illegal to sell pirated movies. It is also illegal to sell fakes on eBay, even if you only bought them by accident and tell people they're fake.
Is selling fake Pokémon cards illegal?
Fake Pokemon cards are illegal. They will violate copyright law, and if you sell them they likely could violate some other laws as well.
Do people collect fake Pokémon cards?
Unfortunately, with a product as popular as the Pokémon Trading Card Game, there are those who will counterfeit our merchandise for their own gain. There are a few things that you as a customer can do to protect yourself from purchasing counterfeit merchandise.
How can you tell a fake Pokémon card?
The Light Test. The light test supposedly lets you check the thickness and quality of a card's stock. To perform the test, you simply shine a light behind a Pokémon card and see how much of the light passes through. If too much light passes through, it indicates the card is of inferior stock and is most likely fake.
Do fake Pokémon cards matter?
A real card will have clean, crisp printing on the font. Fakes will have lower quality print, which is most visible when looking at the tiny text. Also compare the colours on the cards. Make sure that the color saturation is the same.15 Jul 2021
Is buying and selling Pokemon cards illegal?
It is absolutely illegal to knowingly sell any counterfeit item, even selling it as as counterfeit and stating that it's fake as you wouldn't own the copyright for the product and are still making money off of it.
Are Fake Pokemon cards worth anything?
Fake Pokemon cards are not worth the paper they are printed on. More recently, fake makers are getting better with their HP and spelling (and sometimes not) but ultimately the quality - especially the cardboard - will always be inferior.
What is the difference between real and fake Pokémon cards?
Real Pokémon cards are made of two thin pieces of cardboard glued together, with a black layer in between. By ripping the card, you can reveal this layer—if there is no layer, the card is fake.