Most Counterfeited Magic Cards

Counterfeiters chase value. These are the cards faked most often — each page shows a genuine reference and the specific tests that catch fakes of that card.

Black Lotus

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

The most famous and valuable Magic card in existence — and therefore the single most counterfeited. Genuine copies sell for five to six figures, so fakes flood the market.

Ancestral Recall

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

One of the Power Nine. Extreme scarcity and price make it a prime counterfeit target, often paired with faked grading slabs.

Time Walk

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

A Power Nine staple with a tiny genuine supply. High value plus low population equals heavy counterfeiting.

Mox Sapphire

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

The most valuable of the Moxen. Counterfeiters target it because demand from Vintage and cube players keeps prices high.

Underground Sea

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

The most expensive original dual land. Reserved List status means no reprints, so counterfeiters fill the gap.

Volcanic Island

Limited Edition Beta · 1993

A high-demand dual land for Vintage and Legacy. Its price and Reserved List scarcity make it a frequent fake.

Tropical Island

Limited Edition Alpha · 1993

A sought-after dual land for many Legacy decks. Reserved List rarity keeps prices — and counterfeit incentives — high.

Tarmogoyf

Future Sight · 2007

A modern-era chase card that spent years as one of the priciest non-Reserved cards, making it a common counterfeit despite later reprints.

Liliana of the Veil

Innistrad · 2011

A popular, high-value planeswalker across formats. Counterfeits target the original Innistrad printing in particular.

The One Ring

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · 2023

A recent, extremely hyped card with a famous serialized version. Its value made counterfeits appear quickly after release.