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How Can I Tell If My Pokemon Cards Are Stickers?

The Pokemon franchise extends beyond video games and a television show. The pocket monsters can also be found in the Pokemon trading card game as well as in the form of stickers. Because Pokemon stickers resemble standard Pokemon cards, it can be difficult to tell if you have a Pokemon sticker or just a card. Knowing the difference between the cards and stickers will get you the most use out of your Pokemon products.

Things You'll Need

Pokemon cards

Instructions

- 1
  Compare your Pokemon cards together. Pokemon sticker cards are generally slightly shorter than a standard Pokemon card, having a shape more resembling a square than a rectangle
- 2
  Flip over your Pokemon card. Pokemon stickers will have either a plain white backing or be labelled as "Pokemon Stickers: Gotta' Catch 'Em All!" Standard Pokemon cards feature the word "Pokemon" written at both the top and bottom of the card and the image of a Pokeball in the center.
- 3
  Look at the face of the card. A Pokemon sticker will include an image of a Pokemon such as Pikachu, Charizard or Squirtle, or a character from the series (e.g., Ash, Jessie, James or Brock). The Pokedex number for the Pokemon will also appear. Pokemon cards feature extended information pertaining to the Pokemon game such as the Pokemon type, attack, weaknesses and retreat cost.
- 4
  Grip the Pokemon card in your hand so you are looking at one corner. Gently attempt to peel the face of the card off the back. If the face does not immediately begin to peel, you have a Pokemon card and not a Pokemon sticker.

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