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Thanks for your help. I wish I could say I was surprised, but I had a feeling when I couldn't find anything about the card online. I've searched for a few guides on detecting fakes so hopefully they'll be some help for next time. Thanks again!

Can I ask what indicates that it is counterfeit? So I can know for the rest of my collection. The pack was bought from a trusted retailer around 15 years ago. Nothing seemed different in the packaging from any other packs I've bought

The holo is only on the background of the Pokemon image. I have attached a photo of the 1st edition non holo of the same card for comparison. They came in the same pack together. Thanks for the response!

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Hi, I also had one of these years ago complete with the little information booklet. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find out anything on this either though. It was the only promo card I had with the booklet as well

Hi, I have been trying to find out about a card I got years ago. It's a holographic Abra 1st edition from the Rocket series, number 49/82. I got it from a booster pack with a non holo version of the same card. It's been confusing me since I always thought you couldn't get holo versions of common...