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How can you tell if a Pokemon card is legendary?

Here's how to tell if a Pokemon card is legendary:

Visual Cues:

* Symbol: Legendary Pokemon cards have a star symbol in the top right corner of the card.

* Holofoil: Many (but not all) Legendary cards are holofoil, meaning they have a shimmering, rainbow effect on the card.

* Rarity: Legendary cards are typically rare or ultra rare, meaning they are less common than other cards. You can usually find the rarity symbol on the bottom right of the card.

* Name: While not always a guarantee, legendary Pokemon often have names like "Mewtwo," "Lugia," "Rayquaza," etc. These names are usually associated with powerful Pokemon in the franchise.

Specific Card Types:

* EX: Many legendary Pokemon have appeared as "EX" cards. These have a special "EX" logo on the card.

* GX: Similar to EX cards, "GX" cards are usually reserved for powerful and notable Pokemon, often including legendaries. They feature a "GX" logo on the card.

* V: "V" cards are introduced in the Sword & Shield era and often feature powerful Pokemon, sometimes including legendary Pokemon. They feature a "V" logo on the card.

Remember:

* Not all Legendary cards have all of these features. Some may be non-holofoil or have different rarity symbols.

* Some cards might visually resemble legendary cards but are not actually legendary.

* The best way to determine if a card is legendary is to look up the card's name on a Pokemon card database like Pokebeach, Bulbapedia, or TCGPlayer.

I hope this helps you identify those legendary Pokemon cards!

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