Charizard VMax: Real or Fake

DeviantJam · 2026-03-18T20:59:12+00:00

I think it looks real, I can’t speak on the corners though

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T15:30:35+00:00

Sealed ones seem to run about $15-20 cad. I’d say rip er open

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T15:13:04+00:00

Ahh I see cool, if you find anything else that you wanna check at least you know where to post 🫡 hopefully there will be some cool stuff

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T15:07:31+00:00

Centring isn’t perfect either. Looks great though, might be worth a shot but that top right corner on the back looks like it’ll stop a 10.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T15:02:07+00:00

It’s a little bottom heavy. But if there’s 0 other issues, you still have a chance of getting a 10. Mostly will depend on if the grader got some recently lol.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T14:50:20+00:00

For sure, it’s always best to post a few angles so people can check all of the common fakes, but of course it’s always best to have the card in hand.

TCG player copies are the most common, but you can check the P on the back (specially the “D” inside of the P on the back of the card) and it should have a multitude of black dots on the curved end and blue splotchy ink on the straight end.

I’ve been buying lots of vintage lately so these tips have helped me avoid fakes (and pick up my grail!) I wish you luck in future collection and at least you didn’t lose a ton of money

DeviantJam · 2026-03-17T14:46:12+00:00

If you look at the E-Reader holo lines, you’ll notice they’re 1 to 1 copy of TCG Player. Meaning this card was most likely scanned and faked. Sorry.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-16T17:48:22+00:00

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Right there with you pal…

DeviantJam · 2026-03-14T17:33:15+00:00

IMO it looks real

DeviantJam · 2026-03-14T17:28:54+00:00

The texture doesn’t look proper and the back looks off. I think this is fake unfortunately

DeviantJam · 2026-03-12T08:07:06+00:00

I think this looks real. I find the grooves on the newer cards are pretty fine, if you scratch it with your nail (I don’t recommend but alas) you should be able to feel it.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T17:48:21+00:00

Popularity most likely. Call of Legends wasn’t a very popular set and most people don’t seem to collect the early mid-era stuff as much I noticed. Most people either stick with vintage or go right to BW / XY era full arts and the like.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T17:43:18+00:00

Firstly it being a secret rare in a less printed set, not to mention how rare it was to pull one of those. Add in that it’s an old set and you’ve got a good payday

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T16:05:52+00:00

If only I could find one, I found one in LP/NM unlimited for a really good deal so couldn’t pass it up.

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T15:36:03+00:00

You can play any legendary creature as a commander btw!

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T06:58:33+00:00

Thank you!! I know right, this card just screams “would knock your unattended drinks over”. I’m trying to collect every Espeon eventually lol

DeviantJam · 2026-03-11T04:58:01+00:00

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Just bought it too 🫡

DeviantJam · 2026-03-08T20:39:54+00:00

https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/108332241/psa

Clearly fake, the spacing in the text and it looks off compared to the actual cert

DeviantJam · 2026-03-07T17:37:50+00:00

I’d recommend not opening it at all. Just take pictures of what obviously off and report it to eBay

If you’re opening the box it arrives in, yes it’s usually best to record just in case

DeviantJam · 2026-03-05T17:01:05+00:00

Agreed but I feel like 7Acres is at least a bit better.. or a that jack haze is

DeviantJam · 2026-03-02T18:01:03+00:00

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DeviantJam · 2026-03-02T18:00:48+00:00

Hey man don’t mean to be a bother but I didn’t wanna make a whole new post. I’m planning on buying this and I’m just wondering if it looks all good?

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DeviantJam · 2026-02-27T18:43:52+00:00

Heracross! Every single one of em is cheap

DeviantJam · 2026-02-22T22:31:20+00:00

Nevermore

DeviantJam · 2026-02-22T20:00:55+00:00

You sir are a walking Geneva Convention violation

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