Checking a Palworld card is genuine
Match the printed code to the official card list, check the print quality and finish against a known-good copy, and be sceptical of any card that is not in the official list at all.
Updated for the current Palworld patch
- ✓Start with the code
- ✓Print and finish
- ✓Card stock and feel
- ✓Listing hygiene
Start with the code
If the code does not exist on the official card list, the card is not an official English print, whatever the listing says.
Print and finish
Compare colour saturation, border alignment and foil behaviour against a card you know is genuine. Unlicensed prints usually fail on border alignment.
Card stock and feel
Genuine cards have consistent thickness and a specific snap. Overly glossy or flimsy stock is a common tell.
Listing hygiene
Prefer listings with clear front and back photos of the actual card, the code visible, and a seller history. Stock photos hide everything that matters.
Grading as verification
For high-value purchases, a graded copy from a recognised grader removes the authenticity question from the transaction.
Official Palworld TCG card lists, rules and release schedule.