Yu-Gi-Oh! · Authentication
Blue-Eyes White Dragon LOB: real vs fake
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon from Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon (LOB) is one of the most iconic – and most faked – Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, especially in 1st Edition. A genuine copy shows the silver or gold Eye of Anubis holographic seal at the bottom-right of the card face, a crisp LOB set code, and the correct orange-brown card back. Upload photos to LegitCheck AI to have the holo, print, and back checked in about a minute.
What to check on the Blue-Eyes White Dragon LOB
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Eye of Anubis hologram
The key authentication mark is the silver or gold Eye of Anubis holographic seal at the bottom-right of the front on official TCG cards. Tilt the card under light: it shimmers and carries fine detail. Fakes omit it, print it as flat ink, or place it in the wrong spot.
Card back and alignment
The official Yu-Gi-Oh! back is a saturated orange-brown flame swirl leading to a black oval in the center, inside an orange border. Check the back-to-front alignment: a badly off-centre border, a washed-out or wrong-hue back is a red flag. Beware unofficial "Orica"/proxy cards and OCG-vs-TCG mix-ups.
LOB set code and 1st Edition
Check the set code in the corner of the text box (the LOB series for Legend of Blue Eyes) and, if claimed, the "1st Edition" line under the art. The font should be sharp and even; verify the code format against an official scan of the release.
Print quality and passcode
Under a loupe a genuine card shows a tidy rosette dot pattern and accurate colour registration. The 8-digit passcode below the art, the copyright line, and the frame lines should be crisp with no re-scan blur. Fuzziness, banding, or graininess signals a reprint.
Foil and card stock
If this is a holo/ultra copy, the art foil is even, with no pooling or bubbles, and the shine sits in one clean layer. Official card stock has a characteristic stiffness and thickness; use only the non-destructive light test – never bend or cut the card.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Corners and cut
- 2Centering
- 3Surface and gloss
- 4Edges and plies
- 5Print rosette
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Overall view
- 2 Logo / tag
- 3 Details & stitching
- 4 Material
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FAQ
Fastest way to spot a fake Blue-Eyes LOB?
Start with the Eye of Anubis hologram at the bottom-right of the front. On a real card it shimmers and is detailed; most fakes lack it, print it flat, or misplace it. Then check the card back and the sharpness of the LOB set code.
What is an "Orica" and why is it not genuine?
An Orica is an unofficial fan-made card or proxy not released by Konami. It has no authentic Eye of Anubis hologram, and often a different back and print. It does not count as genuine for collecting or resale.
Can I authenticate the card from photos alone?
Yes. The hologram, back, set code, and print quality all read well in photos. Shoot the holo corner up close, the full front, and the back – LegitCheck AI analyses the zones and returns a verdict with a confidence score.
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