Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Flashfire Pokemon Card Expansion

The Flashfire expansion is the second main from the XY series for Pokemon which was released on May 7th 2013. This expansion features more of the mega evolution and cards from generation VI. It contains five Pokemon-EX and three Mega Pokemon-EX: Mega Charizard Y, Mega Charizard X, and Mega Kangaskhan.

Error Card Information: No information at this time.

Flashfire Pokemon Card Prices

Symbol Map:
St- Stadium cards
Su- Support cards
I-item Card
- Common
- Uncommon
- Rare
- Rare Holographic
- Ex Holographic
- Ultra Rare Holographic
- Ultra Rare

Flashfire Card List:

No. Card name Type Rarity
1/106 Caterpie    
2/106 Metapod    
3/106 Butterfree    
4/106 Pineco    
5/106 Seedot    
6/106 Nuzleaf    
7/106 Shiftry    
8/106 Roselia    
9/106 Roserade    
10/106 Maractus    
11/106 Charizard-EX    
12/106 Charizard-EX    
13/106 Mega Charizard-EX    
14/106 Ponyta    
15/106 Rapidash    
16/106 Torkoal    
17/106 Fletchinder    
18/106 Litleo    
19/106 Litleo    
20/106 Pyroar    
21/106 Qwilfish    
22/106 Feebas    
23/106 Milotic    
24/106 Spheal    
25/106 Sealeo    
26/106 Walrein    
27/106 Luvdisc    
28/106 Buizel    
29/106 Floatzel    
30/106 Bergmite    
31/106 Avalugg    
32/106 Shinx    
33/106 Luxio    
34/106 Luxray    
35/106 Magnezone-EX    
36/106 Helioptile    
37/106 Heliolisk    
38/106 Duskull    
39/106 Dusclops    
40/106 Dusknoir    
41/106 Toxicroak-EX    
42/106 Espurr    
43/106 Meowstic
 
44/106 Skrelp
 
45/106 Geodude    
46/106 Graveler    
47/106 Golem    
48/106 Binacle    
49/106 Barbaracle    
50/106 Sneasel    
51/106 Sneasel    
52/106 Weavile    
53/106 Stunky    
54/106 Stunky    
55/106 Skuntank    
56/106 Sandile    
57/106 Krokorok    
58/106 Scraggy    
59/106 Scrafty    
60/106 Forretress    
61/106 Rhydon    
62/106 Flabebe    
63/106 Flabebe    
64/106 Floette    
65/106 Floette    
66/106 Florges    
67/106 Spritzee    
68/106 Carbink    
69/106 Mega Charizard-EX    
70/106 Druddigon    
71/106 Dragalge    
72/106 Goomy    
73/106 Sliggoo    
74/106 Goodra    
75/106 Pidgey    
76/106 Pidgeotto    
77/106 Pidgeot    
78/106 Kangaskhan-EX    
79/106 Mega Kangaskhan-EX    
80/106 Snorlax    
81/106 Sentret    
82/106 Furret    
83/106 Miltank    
84/106 Buneary    
85/106 Lopunny    
86/106 Fletchling    
87/106 Furfrou
 
88/106 Blacksmith
Su
 
89/106 Fiery Torch
I
 
90/106 Lysandre
Su
 
91/106 Magnetic Storm
St
 
92/106 Pal Pad
I
 
93/106 Pokémon Center Lady
Su
 
94/106 Pokémon Fan Club
Su
 
95/106 Protection Cube
I
 
96/106 Sacred Ash
I
 
97/106 Startling Megaphone
I
 
98/106 Trick Shovel    I  
99/106 Ultra Ball    I  
100/106 Charizard-EX    
101/106 Magnezone-EX    
102/106 Toxicroak-EX    
103/106 Kangaskhan-EX    
104/106 Lysandre  Su  
105/106 Pokémon Center Lady  Su  
106/106 Pokémon Fan Club  Su  
107/106 Mega Charizard-EX    
108/106 Mega Charizard-EX     
109/106 Mega Kangaskhan-EX     

Friday, May 9, 2014

Unmasking Counterfeit Pokémon Cards: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever wondered "How you can tell if a Pokemon Card is a fake?" As avid collectors and players, we understand the importance of authenticity in preserving the integrity of our cherished collections. In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of spotting counterfeit Pokémon cards, ensuring that every addition to your deck is a genuine piece of Pokémon history.

Unveiling the Holofoil Stamp: A Telltale Sign of Authenticity

Overview:

When authenticating Pokémon cards, the Holofoil stamp is a pivotal element that sets genuine cards apart from their counterfeit counterparts. This distinctive feature, carefully integrated into the card design, serves as an immediate indicator of legitimacy.

How to Identify a Genuine Holofoil Stamp:


Check the Placement: Authentic Pokémon cards maintain a precise placement of the Holofoil stamp. Deviations or irregularities in its positioning are red flags for potential counterfeits.

Texture Matters: Run your fingers over the card's surface. Legitimate Holofoil stamps exhibit a unique texture that is challenging to replicate, providing a tactile cue to distinguish real cards from fakes.

Color Consistency: Genuine Holofoil stamps boast consistent coloration throughout the card. Any discrepancies or variations suggest a potential counterfeit.



The Importance of Accurate Card Dimensions

Overview:

Counterfeiters often struggle to replicate the exact dimensions of authentic Pokémon cards. Understanding the correct measurements is crucial in identifying potential fakes.

Verification Steps:


Use a Precision Ruler: Measure the dimensions of the card precisely. Genuine Pokémon cards adhere to standardized measurements, and any deviation signals a potential counterfeit.

Thickness Matters: Authentic cards have a specific thickness that counterfeits often fail to replicate. Utilize a micrometer to gauge the thickness of the card for an additional layer of verification.

Color Loss: Some fake Pokemon cards have noticeable printing issues. If you look at the card provided below you can see that there's issues with how it was printed even though the holographic part of it was well done. 

Example:

Fake Pokémon Card


Can you spot the fake Pokémon card from the image? There are 2 real ones and 1 fake. The middle on is fake you can first see that it has the jungle symbol on it which is very faded the overall color of the card is off and the lettering isn't clear to read the color of the HP and name of it is lighter color. Also if you click the image and look at it closely you can see the card's surface isn't smooth either. 

Fake Kangaskhan Card next to real card


In this one the fake Pokémon card  is still on the left and the discoloration is even easier to see. Also the holographic portion is only the card portion but normal Pokémon cards are a complete holographic all the way to the edge of the card. 



The back of the cards you can really see the difference in the color of the fake Pokémon card it has a purple looking tint to it instead of the natural blue color. And the card thickness and size are off. 

Fake kangaskhan Pokémon card by itself

Holding the card you can tell it feels like a fake Pokémon card but when I ended up trading for this I was young and didn't know any better so make sure you don't make the same mistake!

Scrutinizing Print Quality for Authenticity

Overview:

Authentic Pokémon cards boast high-quality printing, a factor that counterfeiters frequently struggle to reproduce accurately. Examining the print quality is integral to ensuring card legitimacy.

Examination Process:


Crisp Imagery: Genuine Pokémon cards exhibit sharp, clear imagery. Blurred images, fuzzy text, or color bleeding are indicative of counterfeit prints.

Color Saturation: Authentic cards maintain vibrant and consistent color saturation. Any noticeable variations in color intensity are potential signs of counterfeit production.

Conclusion

In the pursuit of authentic Pokémon cards, vigilance is our greatest ally. By honing our ability to recognize the distinctive features of genuine cards, we fortify our collections against the infiltration of counterfeits. The Holofoil stamp, accurate dimensions, and superior print quality serve as our guides in this ongoing quest for authenticity.






By adhering to these meticulous authentication steps, we fortify our Pokémon card collections, ensuring that every card we possess is a genuine testament to the captivating world of Pokémon.