Jamie Jones clearly understood this with his work on Progenitus which wisely obscures a large portion of the creatures body
The distinct circular lines offer green, blue, and purple shading within each segment, allowing Banette's muted gray and red color palette to shine
Look for pixelation or fuzzy borders Check text alignment and spelling Compare with official Pokemon scans Step 2: Examine the Card Back Checks to Perform Centre alignment of the Pok Ball Blue border shade (should be deep, rich blue) Clear, unblurred yellow logo outline Red Flags for Fakes: Wrong blue shade or washed-out borders Off-centre logo or printing mistakes Incorrect copyright or missing accents Step 3: Feel & Texture Test Real Pokemon cards have consistent thickness (0.300.32 mm) and slight texture Fake cards may feel waxy, flimsy, or plastic-like Edges may be uneven or overly glossy Pro Tip : Handle multiple legit cards to train your sense of authentic card feel
Hes a dual-threat that demands attention and quick thinking from opponents
This has always been my gripe with Dimir Control, even when it was at its height of power level
This card is intensely political