# Top 10 Pokémon Cards Most Likely to Be Fake

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/top-10-pokemon-cards-most-likely-to-be-fake/
- Published: 2026-10-31T02:22:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T03:09:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/top-10-pokemon-cards-most-likely-to-be-fake-how-to-tell/
- Topics: Americas

## Key points

- PSA saw altered Pokémon card submissions rise 407% in 2025.
- Popular characters are among the most common counterfeit targets.
- Modern cards, especially those from 2019, feature prominently.

## Summary

PSA reports a 407% increase in altered Pokémon cards submitted for grading in 2025, reflecting the growing risk of counterfeits as interest and money in the hobby rise. The article highlights cards that are frequent targets and explains why collectors should inspect them carefully.

Popular characters including Pikachu, Charizard and Gengar are targeted, and the most commonly faked card on the list can sell for $150 or less. Modern cards are more often counterfeited than older ones; nearly half of the cards highlighted date from 2019, and only one is more than eight years old. PSA says some signs can be difficult to see, so comparing a card with reliable images can help.

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