Foils, parallels and editions: how to identify your card's printing
Normal, foil, reverse holo, parallel, first edition, alternate art: what card finishes and printings are and why each has its own price.
Same card, different printing
A printing is one exact version of a card: its set, collector number, language, finish and edition. Two cards with the same name and art can be worth very different amounts because they are different printings.
Common finishes
Normal (non-foil) is the base version. Foil or holofoil cards have a reflective layer, on the whole card or on the artwork only. Reverse holo puts the shine everywhere except the art. Many games add premium treatments: parallel and alternate-art versions, serial-numbered prize cards, textured or etched foils.
Editions matter too: a first edition or a limited print is usually worth more than its unlimited reprint, even when the two look almost identical.
Where to look
Check the collector number and the rarity symbol, then any edition stamp or marking near the bottom of the card. CardFrame's card pages list each finish of a printing with its own price, and the scanner lets you choose the finish you hold.
