Luckily there are resources available to help distinguish authentic Alpha Rares, from clipped Beta Rares including: - Alpha misprints - Alpha ink pattern alignment - Alpha print defects This guide will go through these ways of determining authentic Alpha Rares, and will have specific information for the most expensive and unique Alpha Rares
In that case, refer to their alignment
CGC Trading Cards has graded over 50 of each of these cards, including the four below: Mario Pikachu 293/XY-P Promo from the Mario Pikachu Special Box, graded CGC Pristine 10 Mario Pikachu 294/XY-P Promo from the Mario Pikachu Special Box, graded CGC 9.5 Luigi Pikachu 295/XY-P Promo from the Luigi Pikachu Special Box, graded CGC Perfect 10 Luigi Pikachu 296/XY-P Promo from the Luigi Pikachu Special Box, graded CGC Pristine 10 The artwork on the cards features Pikachu with the beloved plumbers trademark mustaches and signature outfits, which include work boots, overalls and monogrammed hats
Much like Stubborn Denial, Bolt Bend features a cost-reduction mechanic that lowers its price to a single red mana if you control a creature with power 4 or greater
