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Learn how to spot a Shadowless Pokémon card and know its worth
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If you’re starting to collect Pokémon cards, you’ve probably heard the term “Shadowless” every now and again. Simply put, a Shadowless card is one of the original print runs of cards in the US, and they don’t have a drop shadow graphic like later printings. Because Shadowless Pokémon cards are some of the first ones ever made, collectors will pay a bit of money to get their hands on them. If you want to check your collection for these valuable cards, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading, and we’ll go over how to tell if a Pokémon card is Shadowless plus how to find out how much it’s worth.
Things You Should Know
- Shadowless Pokémon cards are from the first 2 print runs of the original Base Set. They do not contain a drop shadow on the right side and bottom of the card art.
- Other identifiers of Shadowless cards include a skinnier font for the HP stat and the number “99” included in the copyright date at the bottom.
- Shadowless cards vary in value based on their condition and rarity, but they’re desirable for collectors because there aren’t very many in circulation.
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