Write an article based on this "Look at the font of the text. See if there are spelling or grammatical errors in the effect text. Confirm that the effect text is correct. Check for lowercase letters in a card name. Inspect the brackets and slashes to make sure they're correct."
Bootleg or fake Yu Gi Oh! cards often have a different font than the real cards. Compare all of the text on the card to a real card to see if there are differences. The text on a fake card may also be a larger sized font than on a real card. Fake cards are often mistranslated or the text is poorly spelled. Check the effect text, or the text that describes the abilities and uses of the card, for any misspelled words or awkward syntax for signs that the card is fake. Check the way the text is arranged on the card as well. If it looks different than the authentic card, then the card is a counterfeit. Compare the effect text to an authentic version of the card to see if the text is different. Any changes in wording or phrasing means that the card is fake. Look up the card online so you can see the correct text for comparison. If the effect text is in italics on the authentic card but it isn't in the card you bought or plan to buy, then the card is fake. All genuine Yu Gi Oh! cards feature the names of the monster or ability in all caps. If any of the letters in the name are lowercase, then the card is a counterfeit. The effect text will have lower case letters, but the card name will not. The card names will always be inside of brackets with the words separated by a forward slash. Additionally, the attack (ATK) and defense (DEF) numbers are always separated by a forward slash. Check the spacing as well. Some fake cards will have an extra space before or after the forward slashes.