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Where to buy
Minun
Market price
$49.99
Reverse Holofoil
Price history
$49.99latest
Real recorded price history from daily Holofolio snapshots.
| Variant | Low | Market | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $19.99 | $15.81 | $68.50 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $42.50 | $49.99 | $299.90 |
Other printings (12)
The same card printed in other sets.
POP Series 1
#012/017 · Common
EX Trainer Kit 2: Plusle & Minun
#6/12 · Common
POP Series 3
#004/017 · Rare
SWSH08: Fusion Strike
#090/264 · Common
SM - Celestial Storm
#54/168 · Uncommon
Shining Legends
#34/73 · Common
XY - Furious Fists
#32/111 · Common
Legendary Treasures
#48/113 · Uncommon
Dark Explorers
#40/108 · Common
Unleashed
#34/95 · Uncommon
Majestic Dawn
#25/100 · Rare
Secret Wonders
#32/132 · Rare
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.