Are My Japanese Pokemon Cards Fake? How To Identify!

[@okJLUV]

Worried that your cards are fake? Let me know what has you concerned below!

[@lawrencechen9568]

Hey okJLUV! Love the videos you put out! So I recently bought a double blaze booster box for my sealed collection on amazon jp from a seller with good reviews and the box itself checks out fine with everything you mentioned in the video. But when I tilt the box left to right it feels like the cards inside are really loose compared to other japanese boxes I've bought before. Was wondering if this was a common thing or if it shouldn't have much movement in the box and should be a snug fit?

[@okJLUV]

@@lawrencechen9568 Hey Lawrence, that sounds a bit peculiar. If you can show me photos of the box in question I might be able to help. Best place to post is in the Discord - link is in the video description!

[@jackstaroselsky6971]

Hello! Could you please recommend me a trustable seller for Japanese booster boxes? i want to buy a Dream League booster box but i don want to get scammed!

[@erugonzalez6939]

Does plaza Japan sell legit cards?

[@formula1man111]

I got my first Japanese cards and definitely noticed the difference. The bolder colours and the glossy, waxy smooth finish had me concerned. But hard to imagine fake shiny star v cards exist already.

[@chazz5112]

A little tip for those beginning to collect Japanese cards in 2021, as of late some Japanese stores have begun the practice of removing the seal from a booster box in an effort to prevent scalping, so whether your booster box arrives to you sealed or not, always make sure first and foremost that you're purchasing from reputable sellers and stores, do your research before you buy and you should be fine

[@digitalshadowfox720]

how about amazon? idk tcg player is difficult to find on there i remember seeing one box on tcg player but how about amazon is it safe?

[@chazz5112]

@@digitalshadowfox720 Amazon often contains products sold by multiple sellers, so it's always worth checking a seller's review score before buying from them, and even dropping them a message if you're unsure of something in particular about a product, but the majority of the time it seems like a relatively safe place to buy, just can never be too careful

[@918dbsguy]

This video is gonna blow up with how many people i see on reddit asking about Japanese Pokémon card great stuff

[@Doors067]

I just bought a neo lugia in great shape for like 80 bucks... I can get all the English cards I wish I had for a fraction. I dont need English to tell me who lugia charizard or pikachu are. Why is japanese so much cheaper ??

[@froggod4504]

Thanks for this. I got a real dream card and was worried by how thin it was (usually I check for a side seam, which was near invisible). they also weren't matte like similar cards from the same year. You saved me a heart attack!

[@tylermorris690]

You actually got some great pulls there when you were looking for some of the sacrifice cards haha. Nicely put together and informative video!

[@okJLUV]

Hahaha. A mild inconvenience 😂 thanks mate, as always!

[@tylermorris690]

@@okJLUV Jluv be like, “can I please just pull a junk card for once???!” Also Jluv, “Can I please pull something other than a waifu...??” 😂

[@swaggyquaggy5077]

Me and my brother just opened our first ever japanese booster box due to this channel!! We both got a dream league box for $65 each and my SR was full art Rosa and his was full art silvally!

[@ChrisAnthony777]

Where were you able to find a box for that much? If you don't mind me asking

[@swaggyquaggy5077]

@@ChrisAnthony777 I don't remember the exact seller but I sorted by buy it now + lowest price on ebay

[@Pokenode]

Thanks for the great video, I bought a few Japanese boxes lately and good to know I don't have to worry about them being fake, also thank you for your sacrifice of the cards to teach us 😄

[@okJLUV]

Glad it helped - somebody had to do it hehe. The sacrifices have been made!

[@desimeray1]

Thank you! I ripped a card just to test and saw the blue and was so concerned that it was different from the English black layer. Appreciate the video

[@Davidchu]

A moment of silence for the pokemon cards that got ripped in this video.... Also Dream League is a very fun set, I just uploaded an unboxing video of it!

[@okJLUV]

They've gone to a better place now...I buried them. Nice mate! Just checked out the video, congratulations on finding that Pikachu!! The Piplup is also super underrated. That was a sweet box!!

[@Davidchu]

@@okJLUV thanks! Now I really want to open another dream league box but the price is raising..

[@j92allen]

I just bought my first Japanese packs for the s9 set. They were loose boosters and I got a HR in the first pack and was concerned about the legitimacy especially with the diamond pattern which seemed very different to English cards. This video was a huge help in putting my mind at ease that they were legit. Thank you!

[@colossalsunny4653]

Really enjoy collecting just the Japanese cards so I'm glad I found this Channel. I was able to get the Dream League & All Star Tag Team GX booster box from Amazon Japan at the end of last year, but unfortunately they had a limit of one per household. They are some of the best designed cards in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep up the good work 👍

[@okJLUV]

Anytime my friend! Awesome to see another collector appreciate how beautiful Japanese cards are.

[@jortizu92]

Bought a Remix Bout and a Dream League booster box a few mins ago. I'm excited to see the art work personally!

[@okJLUV]

I guarantee you won't be disappointed, they're stunning in hand!

[@theradiantdehd3997]

This is a massive relief. After a couple of years of buying English cards, I became used to how to check for fake English cards, and since recently I’ve begun to get Japanese cards as well, I was actually pretty concerned. The booster box I had just opened didn’t appear to have anything fishy going on, but the cards felt thin, the rip test didn’t have a black layer, only a blue one, and the light test didn’t work. I was half convinced I had paid for a fake booster box. This video specifically gave me the peace of mind I needed. I’m relieved.

[@okJLUV]

Perfect!! Glad it was able to help mate - and a relief to hear the cards are authentic!

[@georgegetson825]

I RARELY comment; but this video legit helped me. Thank you 🙏 You saved me some major headaches!!! You answered all my concerns I had about all the recent Shiny Star V and All Star GX I bought.

[@okJLUV]

Perfect! Glad to hear it put your mind at ease 😁

[@LanJip]

Ok, I see, rip my cards if I think it’s fake

[@okJLUV]

choose wisely.

[@jamesmlb7693]

Thanks for the video JLUV I guess the bigger worry is with the old back cards where fakes are more prominent but it's interesting to see the different layers and rip tests on so many of the modern cards! I had no idea most were just like a sticker considering the amazing texture some full arts provide

[@okJLUV]

It's surprising isn't it! For old back cards it's much more difficult, don't think I'm brave enough to rip holographic old backs, though haha

[@ChronicallyGaming]

i’ve to say, i’m fairly new to japanese cards, even tho i’ve been collecting since i was 6-7 years old. after watching this video i feel a whole lot better about the two remix bout booster boxes i’ve coming my way soon, the the double blaze booster boxes i’m planning on ordering in the future☺️ thank you for all the info!!!

[@okJLUV]

No worries! That's why I made this video, to put more people at ease. Remix Bout is one of my favourite sets, as is Double Blaze (try and get that sooner rather than later). You'll love em both!

[@dazzothegreat]

Thanks for your sacrifice !! this was most definitely informative !!!

[@okJLUV]

Glad it helped mate!

[@progga7326]

Finally a really great and informative video which gives you all the infos. I especially appreciate the fact that you showed the differences between english/japanese cards. Thank you so much!

[@okJLUV]

Anytime my friend! Thank you for watching :D

[@isme_harry1573]

Thank for this video.!!! I tested with light and I almost tear my 1000+ Japanese cards Lol u save my pokemons' lives

[@Bryans_Pokemon]

Thank you so much I’ve been doing Japanese cards for two months now. and I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t buying fake boxes

[@Rev3_11]

You saved me! I saw the sticker and panicked! Thank you for this video!

[@Cat_Machine_mk3]

The only way I know that the Pokémon cards I get in Japan aren’t fake is when I buy them in poke centers

[@brendensaur893]

Has anyone ordered from discovery Japan before? Are their cards legit?

[@kyramartin1556]

Hi there! I'm a seller of mostly vintage cards and just recently started branching into newer and Japanese cards, and just wanted to thank you for this video! I just got a lot of loose cards in from Japan; they looked good, the text and font etc. didn't look different but even though the seller had 100% positive feedback I wasn't sure because I'm not familiar with the Japanese GX etc. I sacrificed a couple to the rip test because they are thinner and the light test can't really be trusted so I wanted to be sure they were legit, and I'm happy to say they do appear to be. Thanks again!

[@eevo1277]

Top stuff bro ! I’m new to Japanese Pokemon collecting your videos have really helped me. Thank you 👍🏻

[@Thagoji]

Also!! If you look at a certain area on the back of the card where there is detail you can usually spot a fake. For example there is two white split lines that run on the right side of the pokeball on the english cards I look at. On fakes the small details are blurred. So you can pick a detail yourself. Agreed though ripping is not a bad method either.

[@okJLUV]

Solid point mate, great pick up!

[@thepeeps191]

so much ripping :( do all japanese/chinese booster boxes have that flap or hole in the middle for display (like fold along the dotted line)

[@saabby]

How do grading companies tell if its fake or not without ripping it?

[@dylancummins323]

Thank god for this video. I ordered my first booster boxes from Japan and had no idea if it was real or not but all the things you said were also with mine 😅

[@okJLUV]

Glad to hear it worked out mate !

[@pokeshi8327]

Thank you for the knowledge!👍

[@okJLUV]

No problem 👍

[@TCGTaj]

Great video. I'd never be able to tear a card 😂 Interesting how they layer the cards

[@okJLUV]

Thanks Taj! I only did it because I had a purpose haha otherwise the thought would never cross my mind 😂 it’s very interesting. I thought the same myself when ripping the VMAX. I really do want to know more about the printing technique. Still much work to be done!

[@JohnSmithsu2006]

Thank god! I bought some old 2000's Japanese pokémon anime promo cards from the lucario and Darkrai movies. I'm glad their not fake!

[@Astewir]

Thanks, just got my first Japanese booster box, glad the cards in it aren't fake :) As you show in the video, at first I was scared because the cards felt somehow smoother, glad its normal :)

[@okJLUV]

Not a problem - glad the video helped mate! Enjoy the cards!

[@jmao20]

this is really useful thanks!

[@mrmonkeysuperawesome5920]

I inboxed a celebi vmax today I was worried it would be fake so thanks a lot for the info

[@okJLUV]

Glad to help :D

[@PowerStruggle555]

i got worried when I had gotten japenese cards. did the seller give me fakes (whether on purpose or didnt know). Ive been getting a bunch for my nephew's birthday. he likes japenese cards. i havent collected in years. but i remember the light test (place it up against a light. if back (or front) shows its fake. I did test with japenese cards and they are. but got to know that doesnt nesciary mean they are fake. i could tear the card but then would be possibly ruining a good card. my nephew seems he is fine for fakes (if they are) he has some. I even told him light trick (he knows the tear trick) but will tell him japenese cards are made different

[@okJLUV]

sounds like they are real - a good outcome!!

[@kingarchreapagon4403]

Thanks for the information. I actually bought my first Japanese set and was worried that it was fake since I can't always trust reviews. I got it from Amazon yes it's dumb but sometimes it's cheaper and I haven't had any problems with it yet

[@richestmanintatooine7131]

So should I just start ripping my cards or what?

[@okJLUV]

Definitely not! That's why I made this video haha, so you can compare what you have against what I was showing. If you're really concerned, you can always do a quick rip test on a Common card and if it looks the same as mine here, you're safe.

[@richestmanintatooine7131]

@@okJLUV You are the best :)

[@romainbonnet2632]

Thanks for the experience!

[@okJLUV]

glad it could help ;D

[@senpaishanix]

Thank you for giving us information. I have question thou. Does the Japanese 2021 model starter deck contains any rare or holo card?

[@zizuasofficial9291]

Been waiting for this video

[@okJLUV]

I thought you might like it ;)

[@collinheap8701]

Good to know the color is different on the insides

[@gusokaya8891]

I just won a auction on Buyee for 16 25th anniversary packs. I’m kinda nervous 😬

[@alessandro252]

Ty man I was a lot worry for the difference between Jp and eng card but your video helped me a lot

[@nidoqueen106]

thanks for making this vid ^^ I was never too into Pokemon card collecting but I recently decided on trying to get most of the exclusive pokemon cards released in Corocoro magazine issues so this vid will help me identify if theyre real or not when I order 'em ^^

[@badlydrawngeek4306]

Thank you so much for this. My first Japanese cards arrived and I was so worried. You are a legend!

[@okJLUV]

Anytime ;)

[@aaraujo306]

Have any advice for the Japanese 151 box ordered from Amazon?

[@apriballs2874]

Thanks for making this!

[@R.u.t.h]

Where do you buy your Japanese cards from?

[@advikdeshmukh805]

You saved me from tossing all my Japanese cards. I watched videos on the flashlight test and thought mine were fake. Also after ripping mine, I saw a blue strip inside. Thanks for the save 👍

[@dragoneater-wi1go]

How much should a booster box be in USD... Usually.. and how many cards are included?

[@visolette3117]

I need help my pulls have 0 texture is that normal?

[@officialmichaeltan]

Super helpful thank you

[@spooky100.]

Got a few japanese cards that look good but the colors are darker than others, more noticeable on the back. Don’t know if they are fake or just misprints

[@JohnnyCrambo]

If the box when it's still sealed is pushed in a little like the top of the box has the display part that you can push in with the tiny multiple seals on the cardboard, is that normal? Some of mine are a little open and some aren't.

[@DriftQueenCL]

The most easy to spot fake pokemon cards is the the card is too flinzy, color too dark, the name and HP number make no sense pokemon names got changed and the card is made of cardboard than high quality paper print. Also if u ever smell fake cards it has strong chemicals may have toxic paint. The real cards smell new and dont have strong chemicals. That is how u can tell fake and real cards.

[@olivia8oof]

I just bought some Eevee hero’s full arts and I am still a bit unsure if they are real or not, I felt two of the cards and I could feel some texture not as much as an English one but Ik Japanese texture is thinner and smaller than English ones. Also not to mention the person had amazing feedback and in their recent purchases was Eevee hero’s booster boxes, so I’m pretty sure they came from the boxes! Should I not be concerned?

[@okJLUV]

Without seeing pictures it's hard to tell, but Japanese V and VMAX cards are slightly different to English, the illustration is embossed and is like a 2nd, smooth layer above the background of the card. Chances are they are real so don't stress!

[@olivia8oof]

@@okJLUV ah ok is there anyway I can send you some pictures of the cards? Do you have an Instagram or something?

[@okJLUV]

@@olivia8oof yep, you can DM me at twitter.com/okJLUV instagram.com/okJLUV

[@olivia8oof]

@@okJLUV ok thanks I will do so right now!

[@olivia8oof]

@@okJLUV just sent you a DM

[@matthewmclagan245]

My question would be how does the process differ for early Japanese Pokemon cards? Like the first few sets that were released and such.

[@rougelion1213]

Purchased a pack of Lost Abyss and Time Gazers and my Holo Kingdra doesn't peel like a sticker but ripped another card and blow me there's the blue layer. Got a Machamp V rainbow too so hoping they're real.

[@okJLUV]

most likely real, the most recent sets aren't being faked just yet!

[@PapaFuzzyGaming]

Can you do the bin checks on the Japanese Pokémon cards?

[@ErikWoodz]

Is it any different for vintage cards like Japanese base set? I’m getting back into collecting but I love the first 3 generations of Pokémon so that’s what I want to focus on and I see Japanese cards as a less expensive way to collect. If you have any sets you can recommend It would be super helpful.

[@okJLUV]

It's different for Base set. This video only covers sets from 2017-2021 - when you go further back than that, it becomes a bit trickier to identify fakes, but also easier because there are fakes you can compare with. If you love Gen 3 Pokemon, try and buy a Booster Box of Charisma of the Cracked Sky - it's a little expensive now, but a great set. I opened this one up recently in another video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4ernIChqtmqnrM

[@ErikWoodz]

@@okJLUV thank you very much ! Looking forward to more informative videos on the Japanese market. I appreciate you !

[@michellesmith4812]

Same for energy cards? Sticker like layer?

[@jaredb1449]

I’m in Japan right now but I don’t know where I should buy cards. Do you know any places?

[@PkmnRangerOllie]

Yayaya integrity check zaddy coming in hotttt

[@carlossalome-o9g]

I just gpot japanes cards pokemon 151 ? the light passes through is it still normal? also the light passes through holos ? thanks !

[@edelvelasco9578]

Hello I recently bought a couple Japanese packs, I ripped a few of the cards just to make sure they were real and they for sure have the blue middle layer but the thing is the back of it is how an American card would look like, is it fake or real ?

[@Bellsprout123]

Just ripped my Neo 3 Shining Gyarados and turns out it was real *cries inside*

[@okJLUV]

please say sike

[@skittalin_around]

@@okJLUV after2months he never said sike

[@dragoneater-wi1go]

After 2 years.. no sike yet 😅😢

[@schoie01]

Hey okJLUV I recently purchased three booster packs from sugoi mart, not a big deal if they are but would they be fakes? Can’t see much online about them

[@okJLUV]

I think you'll be OK mate - fake sealed Booster Packs for modern sets aren't really a thing and I reckon that store checks out OK!

[@rohaanradhakrishnan1653]

Do you know if Dream league is gonna be restocked or is it out of print?

[@okJLUV]

Out of print for now!

[@davidy87]

I'm going to be honest with you. I'm still confused of how to tell. I purchased an entei & suicune card from 2010 Japanese cards the 2 set ones and not sure if there fake but this videos has helpped a little qith my paranoia

[@Brandon-dy8us]

I noticed that the cards from the celebrations set all have a line through them in the rare holo. I don't know how to describe it because they are so different than the American cards lol. Good to know I didn't buy a fake box!

[@NBA_Sighst]

where did you buy the pokemon cards please tell

[@craziichrizs]

very good and informative video. Is it legit when the boosters only have 5 cards in it? because thats something I read really often.

[@okJLUV]

Thank you Christian! Yes, that is standard for Japanese Booster Packs, they generally always have 5 cards in them. High Class Packs have 10 cards, sometimes 11. You can learn more about Japanese sets and how they work in this video :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/anaydqGIo5yMfqM

[@WhatsThePoint01]

Are “Japanese Pokémon Go” cards slightly smaller than vintage english cards?

[@l0v33rx]

i have a question pls answer it anyone! im planning on buying japan pokemon cards on amazon would it be fake? mostly the reviews are parents buying it for their kids

[@E.Y.B.S]

Very helpful video give his man more subscribers, question tho would legendary heartbeat be the same with that blue when you rip a card and the sticker like thing?

[@okJLUV]

Thank you mate, glad it helped! It's the same for Legendary Heartbeat, blue in the middle.

[@diuzx3845]

What A great Pull ,while trying to find sacfied😂

[@jacobwestermeyer1017]

Thank you just got opened my first japanese booster box and its authentic cards from Amazon to

[@okJLUV]

That’s what I like to hear!

[@jacobwestermeyer1017]

@@okJLUV even though I got it from USA amazon should I have gotten it from Amazon.co.jp

[@TheLpinto1213]

Thank you so much!!!

[@okJLUV]

Happy to help mate!

[@angelzheng7118]

Can you talk about the how the side seal wrap should look like please? Like should it be straight only can it curl. Is the scrunches clean or a bit knotted?

[@peterzwegat6052]

So the english Cards got the black Layer and the Original Japanese got the Blue Layer?

[@okJLUV]

That’s it mate!

[@SilverSnare1]

I don't have the heart to rip a pokemon card XD

[@okJLUV]

I didn't take any joy in doing this...except for maybe Persian GX...

[@hlozano400]

New subscriber here man thanks for the video do you recommend any places to buy Japanese box sets want to add them to my collection

[@jedi_i_choose_you]

I am just getting more familiar with the Pokemon cards and can you please tell what is the best website to buy some Japanese cards with international shipment?

[@Chillz_IV]

If I use my phone light on the card and its see through does that mean its fake?

[@richietruong786]

dude your content is so well made i honestly love all these informative videos please keep making them!

[@okJLUV]

You know I will! Thank you for watching!

[@undertaleshipper3429]

I bought a Japanese booster box off of Walmart website and me and my boyfriend are opening them but the light goes through the card and I got the box for 89$ and I thought it was bc of the black Friday deals it's hard to tell of there fake bc I'm not just pulling all hallow rares and they don't feel fake either

[@okJLUV]

Which set was it - Pokemon GO?

[@FIDDY-FAT-P]

Bro can you tell where the best place to purchase Japanese boxes like these, or anyone know. I'm in the uk. Thank you.

[@InkLink]

you ripping all those cards was really really painful

[@okJLUV]

I did it for science.

[@kroghvfx5116]

Does japanese cards have a yellow border? The set my freind bougt i Think was shiny legends or sum like That and Thuy had yellow border

[@okJLUV]

Older Japanese cards have yellow borders, but Modern Japanese cards don't. Hard to tell without seeing a picture!

[@gsmith020]

Came to this video after opening a box of Japanese. I’ve opened probably 4 boxes of Japanese and never realized but this most recent one I was thinking hmmm this seems kinda thin actually and picked up an English card and was thinking, whelp I got scammed. And I literally ordered a third of this particular box right before noticing this haha… good to know it’s normal

[@okJLUV]

i've got your back!

[@jeraora3045]

if the proxy can imitate the texture then it is technicaly a real one 😁

[@Dominoman666]

... A wave of relief swepted through my body when you said the jap cards didnt have that black layer when you rip them. Thanks for the vid bud Well made !

[@okJLUV]

glad to help! also try to use either JPN or Japanese when talking about Japanese cards as it's the more accepted terminology!

[@kevingong6706]

I'm thinking about buying some 20 pack lots of dream league on mercari japan since they're listed much cheaper than buying a box. Should i be cautious of weighed packs?

[@okJLUV]

Yes, be very cautious. Because Japanese Booster Boxes generally have 1 SR per box, so if you find the SR in the first 10 packs, then you know the other 20 packs will likely not have a SR inside. With Dream League, there are 3 CHR per Box and 1 SR per box. So you might still find the CHR in loose packs, but the SR can easily be sequenced from a sealed Booster Box. On top of that, Japanese packs don't have code cards inside. Which means they're very easy to weigh. I personally wouldn't do it, just tread carefully.

[@dominicgarcia85]

I found booster boxes made by takara tiny is this fake ? I’ve yet to order but it’s a deal and I am weary of deals

[@Notfullyevolved]

Love your informational videos

[@electrikefeel]

F for all the cards, thanks for the info for a beginner, i'm subbing

[@stopmodcspokemon]

Hahaha I think it is very clear for everyone now! But good to know the difference btw the cards; the blue layer was nice to know

[@okJLUV]

Happy to help mate!

[@Tazziz]

Thanks man, just ripped up 200 cards and confirmed genuine

[@okJLUV]

But I ripped them for you!! 😂