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PokémonCrystal Guardians·#16/100
Combusken - 016/100
RareReleased Aug 30, 2006
Market price
$15.78
Reverse Holofoil
+5.1%$0.76 · 30 days
90d low$15.0290d high$15.78
Price history
$15.78latest
Real recorded price history from daily Holofolio snapshots.
| Variant | Low | Market | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.82 | $1.12 | $19.98 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $22.99 | $15.78 | $39.99 |
Is it real? Pokémon authenticity tips
Most fake Pokémon cards give themselves away on the back, the texture, and a light test. Compare against a card you know is genuine from the same era whenever you can.
- Light (rosette) testHold the card up to a bright light. A genuine card is opaque — you should not see light pass through. Many fakes are printed on thinner stock and glow through.
- Back colour & blue layerReal cards have a specific blue swirl back and a thin black core layer visible on the edge. Fakes often have an off-blue, too-dark, or washed-out back, and no dark core line on the edge.
- Texture & holoOn holo/ultra-rare cards, feel for the textured foil and look at how the shine moves. Flat, mirror-like or grainy holo that doesn't match official patterns is a red flag.
- Font, spacing & colourCheck the energy symbols, HP font and set symbol against a reference image. Fakes frequently have slightly wrong fonts, fuzzy text, oversaturated colours, or a misplaced set symbol.
- Set symbol & copyrightConfirm the set symbol, card number and the copyright/date line match the real set the card is from. Mismatches (e.g. a modern card claiming a vintage set) are a giveaway.
Red flags
- Price that's far below market for a card this valuable.
- Seller has no grading photos, blurry images, or won't show the back.
- “Proxy”, “custom”, “oripa”, “orica”, or “not for resale” anywhere in the listing.
- Bulk lots of high-value cards from a brand-new or no-feedback seller.
These tips help spot common fakes but aren’t a guarantee. For expensive cards, buy from reputable sellers and consider professional grading/authentication.