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How Do You Tell If a Pokemon Card Is Holo?

How Do You Tell If a Pokemon Card Is Holo?

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GlimmerFan91

It's all about the shine! Hold it under light and see if the card sparkles. If it does, then congrats, that's a holo. Non-holo cards won't have that glittery effect.

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ShinyCardMaster

Easy! Just tilt the card back and forth under a light source. If the image of the Pokemon or the background shines and reflects the light, you've got yourself a holo card. Holo cards have this cool rainbow effect when light hits them, unlike regular cards.

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JustASparkle

honestly, just look for the sparkle. if it shines, it's holo. if not, then it's not. simple as that.

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TexturedGuru

Check the card's texture too. Sometimes, the holo effect is not just visual but also tactile. Feel the card, especially the picture of the Pokémon; if it's slightly raised or has a distinct texture compared to the rest of the card, it might be a special type of holo card.

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