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Don't get fooled by fake pokemon stuffs. When you're shopping for Pokémon goods, be sure to examine any item closely to make sure it is authentic. Authentic products which are licensed by Nintendo are designed and manufactured to high quality standards and meet or exceed U.S. Government safety standards. Counterfeits are manufactured using inferior materials and workmanship and do not bear appropriate notices and instructions for their safe and proper use.
Authorized goods will have the following copyright information printed somewhere on the package:
© 1995, 1996, 1998 Nintendo, CREATURES, GAME FREAK.
TM and ® are trademarks of Nintendo.
© 1999 Nintendo.
Official Pokémon merchandise will also have the Nintendo Seal of Quality printed on the package. Look for this seal to make sure it's real:
