How do you know if a Pokemon card is shadowless?
Shadowless Pokemon cards are a special breed from the first print run of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The easiest way to spot 'em is to look for the absence of a shadow on the right side of the illustration box - where it usually drops a bit of shade on the regular cards. Also, peep the bottom of the card; shadowless ones have thinner font for the '1999-2000' copyright date. It's all in the details, folks!
Get paid like a top creator 馃


Noise - Creator Platform






500k creators and counting...
More Answers
I've got a bunch of shadowless cards from when I was a kid, and the easiest tell is definitely the border around the picture. If there's no shadow, you've got something special. Plus, the printing feels a bit different, less glossy almost. Just my two cents from handling these relics!
Shadowless? Just check for shadows, duh. No shadow on the box, it's a hit!
馃憖 If you like Pokemon TCG...

The brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.
People also want to know
Add an Answer