Are Japanese Pokemon cards less likely to be counterfeit
Unfortunately, it's extremely challenging to locate an NM copy of this card, as it's typically available in MP condition or worse
Some commons appear in such close proximity that if you assume sequential collation, you could get duplicates in one pack (for example the two Poliwag on the last row, two Sentret on the tenth and two Unown E on the eighth)
In addition to the variety of TCG products available, the Long Island TCG Show is an excellent opportunity to connect with other TCG enthusiasts
The market, especially the "old guard" around the hobby, is pretty set in it's ways and needs to see a pretty huge sample size of quality before accepting a new grader
At Least One Basic Pokmon: Every deck must have at least one Pokmon card with the "BASIC" designation in the top-left corner