Is your Pokémon card real or fake?
Upload photos of the front and back of your card and get an instant AI verdict, with a criterion-by-criterion breakdown you can share.
- From $0.67 per card, no subscription
- Photos never stored
- Verdict in ~30 seconds
Get a scan pack to check your card
Each scan checks one card: a verdict with a confidence level, what was found on every check, a side-by-side with the official print and a share image. Credits are tied to your email; after paying, you sign in with a link we email you and upload your photos.
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How it works
Buy a pack, sign in with the link we email you, and get each verdict in under a minute.
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Snap the front and back
Take clear, well-lit photos of both sides of your card. Add an optional close-up of the holo, text or edge for extra precision.
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AI checks it against the official print
The card is identified first — name, set and era — then every detail is compared with what an authentic print from that era should look like.
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Get a clear verdict you can share
Likely authentic, suspicious or likely fake — with a confidence level, a criterion-by-criterion breakdown and a shareable report image.
A report, not just a yes or no
Every scan explains itself: what was checked, what passed, and how confident the analysis is.
Identifying the card…
A real scan of a counterfeit Gyarados VMAX from our own test collection.
What we check on your card
The same tells experienced collectors look for — evaluated against the official print of your exact card, set and era.
Back texture & pattern
The dotted “canvas” back that counterfeits almost never get right.
Border & frame
Frame shape and border color versus the official print.
Print centering
Normal factory tolerance versus extreme or irregular misalignment.
Color & saturation
Oversaturated or washed-out inks compared with the real card.
Typography & font
Kerning and font errors in the name, HP and attack text.
Holo pattern
Foil consistent with the pattern used in the card’s era.
Edge & card layers
Misaligned layers or wrong thickness on the edge close-up.
Copyright line
Font and placement of the fine print at the bottom of the card.
Prefer to check by hand? Read our guides on the 8 checks that spot a fake and doing the light test properly, or browse all our guides.
Simple pricing
Pay per card in packs. Every scan is the full report, credits never expire.
Basic pack
$4.99
5 scans · $1.00 per scan
- ✓Full report on every card
- ✓Credits tied to your email
- ✓Credits never expire
Volume pack
$9.99
15 scans · $0.67 per scan
- ✓Full report on every card
- ✓Best value for collectors & resellers
- ✓Credits never expire
No subscription. Secure checkout via Stripe. Sign in with a magic link — no password to remember.
Check your cardFrequently asked questions
How can I tell if my Pokémon card is fake?
The most reliable tells are the back texture (real cards have a subtly dotted “canvas” pattern), the fonts and kerning of the name and attack text, the holo pattern for the card’s era, color saturation, print centering and the copyright line. TCG Verdict checks all of these automatically from your photos and compares your card against the official print of the same card.
How accurate is the analysis?
The verdict is an advisory opinion based on your photos, with an explicit confidence level. Good, sharp photos of the front and back — plus an optional close-up — give the most reliable results. It does not replace a physical inspection or professional grading (PSA/CGC), but it catches the print errors most counterfeits show.
What happens to my photos?
Your photos are processed in memory for the duration of the analysis and are never stored. We keep no copy of your images and there is no photo history.
Is there a free scan?
Not right now. Every scan runs several AI passes that cost real money per card, so scans are sold in packs: $4.99 for 5 or $9.99 for 15. The sample report above shows exactly what you get for each card.
Which photos should I upload?
Two photos are required: the full front and the full back of the card, in sharp focus and even lighting. A third, optional close-up of the holo, text or card edge improves precision. iPhone HEIC photos are converted automatically.
How do scan packs work?
Packs are $4.99 for 5 scans or $9.99 for 15. Credits are tied to your email, never expire, and there is no subscription. After paying you sign in with a magic link (no password) and upload your photos. If a photo is rejected or the analysis fails, the credit comes back automatically.