Shocking New Pokemon TCG Fraud Report Reveals Just How Big the Problem Is (How Do You Spot Them?)

A new report from PSA, a trading card grading company, shows that fake Pokemon cards are a growing problem. They estimate that the number of counterfeit cards jumped by over 45% last year compared to 2024. While fakes often feature athletes like Michael Jordan, Pokemon cards are now the most common type of fraud in the trading card hobby. This means collectors hoping to find rare cards could end up spending a lot of money on something that isn’t genuine.








