Pokémon Community Divided Over Controversial Mew Card’s Authenticity
The Pokémon card community is already grappling with issues like scalpers and artificial scarcity, and now there’s the potential for fake cards to complicate things even further. With the highly anticipated 30th anniversary set launching in September, both dedicated collectors and opportunistic resellers are eagerly eyeing leaks and details from early packs. One card that’s been making waves online is a full-art Mew card that, while it may look like any standard Pokémon card at first glance, has some distinct signs that suggest it could be a counterfeit.
Initial images of the card feature a “B/RGB” rarity mark, a designation that hasn’t appeared before, leading fans to speculate it might reference the original Red, Blue, and Green games that debuted 30 years ago. A creator and seller opened a pack containing this card during a stream, revealing it alongside other cards expected in the 30th anniversary set, including a set of guaranteed Pikachu cards. However, a closer look at the Mew card reveals several discrepancies that fans have noted are absent from previous leaks. You can check out the video of the card being pulled, but you might want to lower the volume first.
Some fans are questioning the card’s authenticity, even after viewing the video, suggesting it could be an elaborate hoax involving a fake card and pack designed to go viral. There are inconsistencies in the card’s printing that support this theory. Observers on platforms like Reddit have pointed out that it lacks the 30th anniversary stamp found on other cards in the set. One user commented:
“Fake as hell.
Doesn’t include the stamp.
Doesn’t include copyright info.
Has clear texture and print issues.
Has border coloring not aligned with the set.
The artist is clearly making fan art.”
However, not everyone is convinced of its fakeness. Some argue that the copyright info might be present but difficult to see in the video, and that the absence of the 30th anniversary stamp could be because this card is part of a new, undisclosed subset rather than a reprint of an older card.
My take on this Mew: it’s real. Let’s address some concerns about why people think it’s fake.
No 30th stamp? Because it’s a new card within a new, secret subset with two other cards yet to be revealed (RGB).
Copyright information? It’s there. It’s super hard to see based on the…
The artwork on the card is credited to artist YOSHIROTTEN, who has previously worked on Pokémon cards with a similar style to the Mew card shown in the video, though the artist has yet to comment publicly on this particular card. If it turns out to be legitimate, hopefully, they haven’t seen all the negative comments about the art. We’ve reached out to YOSHIROTTEN for a statement and will update if we receive a response.
