Both have the shiny foil treatment, but it's applied differently. On a holo (holofoil) card, the foil is on the artwork — the picture shimmers while the rest of the card is matte. On a reverse holo, the foil is on everything except the artwork — the card body/border shines while the picture stays normal. Reverse holos are a common parallel of ordinary cards, so most aren't especially valuable, whereas traditional holo rares (and the fancier modern rarities above them) tend to carry more value. Collectors often chase both versions of a favorite card. When buying or selling, always note which version you have, since it affects both identification and price. Your local Pokémon shop keeps singles of both.
Updated Jul 13, 2026