Quick fake-detection checklist: Measure width and height against 2.5 x 3.5 (63.5mm x 88.9mm) Check thickness against ~0.30mm Inspect corner rounding for consistency Hold up to light and check for the opaque black core Compare weight against a known genuine card (~1.8 grams) If a card fails two or more of these checks, treat it as counterfeit until proven otherwise
For collectors, the "better" Charizard depends on personal preference and budget the Scarlet & Violet 151 Special Illustration Rare is the premier modern chase card, while vintage Flashfire Full Arts offer XY-era prestige at a lower entry price
Generate tons of mana with Harabaz Druid, draw cards off Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow, blow things up with Reaper King, and steal things instead with Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
Whenever Nessian Boar becomes blocked by a creature, that creature's controller draws a card
Throw in reasonable stats and two relevant creature types, and you have an easy pick for the best of the Partner cards in MTG
Slowly losing value after its initial prerelease price of $28, the Vampire is only worth about $10 at the moment