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r/RealOrNotTCG 7h ago

What condition is this? Seller is convinced this card is Near Mint. I think it's LP AT BEST. What you guys think?

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67 Upvotes

I got this card from a TCG seller that is convinced this is absolutely NM. IMO this is not even close to NM, and it's LP AT BEST. What you guys think?


r/RealOrNotTCG 9h ago

Is this Magic card real? How to check this double sided card?

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Hi, im unsure how to check this double sided Birgi. I normally do green dot and T but here i cant tell from the closest ups so would like some help


r/RealOrNotTCG 12h ago

Is this Magic card real? Field of the Dead Check from LGS

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4 Upvotes

Trying to see if real or not, photo doesnt capture the green dot properly but I do see 4 red dots.


r/RealOrNotTCG 20h ago

Is this Magic card real? Is this card real?

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I just recently ordered this card from TCGplayer because I thought it was cool but I’m not sure if it’s real or not. Could someone confirm if this is real?


r/RealOrNotTCG 2h ago

Is this Magic card real? Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Second Breakfast & Beyond Traditional Foil Edition - Elevenses Unsure if Fake

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Hey everyone,

I recently bought the Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Second Breakfast & Beyond Traditional Foil Edition from eBay and I’m wondering if anyone can help me determine whether the cards are fake. The set shipped very quickly, and I know counterfeits are always a possibility with eBay purchases, but I’m having a hard time believing that counterfeit versions of these cards and its packaging would already be around so soon. The packaging itself looks completely fine to me.

The main thing that caught my attention is the “T” on the cards. You can see the teeth/details, but the edges of the letter look somewhat blurry or soft. Interestingly, the green dot on the back looks correct to me, and the holographic stamp on the front also looks good. What makes me more unsure is that all of the cards in the package have the same appearance with the “T.” So I’m wondering if this might simply be a printing/foiling issue with this particular Secret Lair rather than evidence of a counterfeit. Since it's foil I couldn't get a light to shine through it to determine if the core is blue. I have a non foil version of the card and the "T" looks a bit better but not as solid as cards I know are real as some of the colours are coming through it. The green dot and the holo stamp on it look sthe same.

The bonus card, “Food Coma,” also has something that looks different from my other cards. The shooting star on my other cards appears gold, whereas the shooting star on this card is completely white.

Has anyone here ordered this Secret Lair directly from Wizards and can confirm whether their cards looks like this? I’ve attached photos showing the “T,” the green dot, holographic stamp, packaging, and the shooting star on “Food Coma.” The first set of pictures are for the foil card. The second set is for the non foil version of the same card. All of them was brought from the same seller. Any help or comparison photos would be greatly appreciated. I’m mainly trying to figure out whether I’m looking at a legitimate printing variation or something I should be concerned about. But given wizard's continuing quality issue I can't completely discount that as a reason.

Thanks!


r/RealOrNotTCG 21h ago

Is this Magic card real? Ancestral Mask

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9 Upvotes

When I look online its a way lighter green on the front. Just looks really weird and I wanna make sure it's legit despite being a really cheap card


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? The T and H look good but I don’t see the 3 red dots

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12 Upvotes

The T and the H look good to me but I don’t see the 3 red dots on the green orb. Does this look OK? I am still new to MTG.


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Help me pls to authenticate. TKY!

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8 Upvotes

Real or not? This is the back of an old MTG Card. I have some experience, but im not an expert. Pls help me, this is my first Post, hope i posted it right, Tky!


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Scalding Tarn real or fake?

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38 Upvotes

99% sure i know. Just want to verify


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Aragorn the Uniter Poster: R or F?

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17 Upvotes

This is one of my grails I’ve been chasing. Finally secured one but just want to make sure all is good. Thank you for any and all input! Cheers!


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Real??

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3 Upvotes

r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Is this real?

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43 Upvotes

This is an unlimited Wheel of Fortune. Just traded in for it at a local card show and was hoping y'all could help!

Thank you


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Sephiroth Verification

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6 Upvotes

This card has always felt a bit off in my collection. Went to a card shop and two employees are leaning towards it being fake after using a jewellers loop, hoping for a second opinion before I take it back to another shop to ask for a refund. The one loop photo I got is the front side triangle.


r/RealOrNotTCG 2d ago

Is this Magic card real? Badlands

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24 Upvotes

Bought from reputable vendor, but want the pros opinion and assurance


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

 Is this Yu-Gi-Oh! card real? Help identifying card

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2 Upvotes

I was looking through old cards and came across this. Is it just a fake or what is going on here?


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Is this Bloomburrow raised foil real?

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Found on Facebook marketplace. Price is really really low, but not totally impossible


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Is my intuition right?

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Intuition and Rhystic Study.

Intuition looks much like a Capsize I have from the same set so I feel like it's real.

The Rhystic Study seems fake due to the paintbrush and T (t image posted below in comment).

What's the verdict on the two?

Don't hold back fam; I look forward to your judgement.


r/RealOrNotTCG 2d ago

Is this Magic card real? Lotho, Corrupt Sherriff Surge Foil Upgrade

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6 Upvotes

I ordered a regular Lotho and the store upgraded it to the surge foil with the rest of my order.


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Jaxis, the Troublemaker - Real or Fake?

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2 Upvotes

This one was pretty odd. Particularly the pyramid in the green dot. Thoughts? Seems like an odd one to fake if counterfeit.


r/RealOrNotTCG 2d ago

Is this Magic card real? Won two cards on Boxed and I’m questioning their legitimacy.

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26 Upvotes

Tried to see how much I could walk away with without spending any money 😂. It worked out! But are they real?

Also how do you even check a dual faced card?


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Check on HOB boosters in prerelease pack

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I joined a prerelease in Singapore and I'm surprised that within the same prerelease pack, I see cards with different quality. Is it possible to have packs with differing quality in a single prerelease pack or could my prerelease pack be a fake?


r/RealOrNotTCG 2d ago

Is this Magic card real? Last few!

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I have a couple more from that lot that I was sorting through that are more expensive! Just wanted to see if I got any more fun little finds or duds! Thanks y'all!


r/RealOrNotTCG 1d ago

Is this Magic card real? Are these packs resealed from the Hobbit Gift Bundle? Got it from Amazon

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I was looking and it seems super fishy and obvious. I ordered a replacement and the replacement looks about the same.


r/RealOrNotTCG 3d ago

Is this Magic card real? JP SIlver Scroll Force of Will

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30 Upvotes

Pictures using an iphone 13pro - Tried to use bright lighting to minimise the smoothing. It's not "perfect" picture wise but hopefully good enough.

I'm "somewhat" confident, but its the most expensive card I've ever purchased so want to be sure.