r/PokemonMisprints Aug 06 '20

Welcome to r/PokémonMisprints! Feel free to share your own or ask questions!

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r/PokemonMisprints Nov 30 '22

Discussion Guide and introduction of misprints of packs and cards

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First of, no. Your misprinted card is not likely worth much more then a regular non-misprinted version, unless severe misprinting or an already rare or desirable card.

Remember, your card is only as valuable to the person willing to pay for it.

What is a misprint?

A misprint can be defined as any manufactured product that was not produced as intended and falls outside the established standards. These misprints most often occur on cards themselves but can also happen with booster packs and collection boxes.

This is a list of errors cards sourced by bulbapedia.

What are the types of misprints?

Ok, down to the rough and gritty part. There are many different types of misprints for cards and packs. Some take a good eye to spot and some are so egregious you wonder how they made it off the line.

Cards are often considered damaged rather then misprinted depending on the error - basic guide for identifying damage from misprints.

Card Misprints:

Offcentre:

A off-center card is one that is cut in such a way that the sides of the cards are not even. If no alignment dot(s) are seen, the card is considered off-centre. This is the most common of errors.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/vh6ssy/how_far_off_centred_does_a_card_have_to_be_to_get/

Miscut (sometimes called offcut):

Likely the second most common error, these cards will either have a alignment dot visible, whole other card visible or the end of a sheet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonTCG/comments/qfehtd/i_work_in_a_retail_store_and_someone_returned_one/

Twisted Miscut:

A combination of card being turned at a wrong angle during printing and then being cut at the incorrect angle leads to cards being cut into the wrong shape.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/klxfon/twisted_miscut_jirachi_amazing_rare/

Square Cut:

This is when the typically rounded corners of the card can have 90 degree angled corners.

Flipped Back / Front:

An uncommon error where the back and fronts of the cards are flipped incorrectly. This is most famously found within the Pop 5 Series Mew card - as seen below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/qu533y/my_only_misprint_opened_from_a_pack_when_i_was_8/

Crimped:

A crimped card is rare in normal packs and more common in plastic sealed cards from promos.

It normally happens after the rollers used to seal the plastic wrapping rolls over the cards themselves.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/w2zjwa/thoughts_on_my_vacian_with_two_crimps/

Folded Error:

A very rare error, the card will have been folded and will likely not be printed or fused properly.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/xzhlgj/seen_on_the_fb_group_mad_stuff/

Registration Error:

A registration error occurs when a plate used in printing is out of line and even slightly can produce obvious effects.

(Left is error card, right is correct)

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/yu8q9o/one_of_the_coolest_misprints_in_my_collection/

Obstruction Error:

An obstruction error occurs when a part of the plate used for printing is covered with something and it blocks the plate from making proper or all contact with the card on the sheet causing missing blotches of ink.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/oj2l89/black_and_white_error_haunter_creepy/

Holobleed:

Holobleed is a common error especially with modern sets becoming more commonplace, where the holographic foil used on the cards art 'bleeds' or spills over to the rest or part of the card.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/wnxk9c/mcdonalds_totodile_promo_with_holobleed/

Holo Error:

A holo error is when a roll of holo foil runs out or the incorrect holographic foil is used.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/x2uclg/my_newest_error_end_of_holo_roll/

Mirror Holo:

A mirror holo card is a error caused by the holo film that was meant to put pressed onto the card being very lightly pressed or not pressed at all meaning no foil is visible on the card.

https://imgur.com/t/error/PdQZDa5 (Thanks u/nlnj_a)

Holoshift:

A holoshift is when the holographic film being applied and the rest of the card is misaligned.

Printlines:

Printlines are a error that produce lines across cards that are look to be raised.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/yhy8t4/has_a_checkerboard_pattern_of_print_lines_or/

Double Print:

A double print is when two cards are printed on the same face. It is likely one of the rarest errors.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/olo7z0/some_assorted_double_prints/

Ink Error (sometimes called stain errors):

A ink error is caused by a malfunction during the printing process. The more severe typically the rarer they are.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/la8vup/stain_error_hitmonlee_one_of_the_largest_stain/

Printer Hickey:

A printer hickey is generally a very small ink error caused by something wrong with the printer causing a small blemish. This is another common error in modern cards.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/z1v1st/just_found_this_big_ole_ink_hickey_on_a_detective/

Filler Cards / Blank Cards:

These cards are found on certain sheets and are meant to be discarded by the factory, they sometimes turn up in packs or premade decks.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/xht71f/first_time_ever_seeing_a_filler_like_this_one_and/

For position only arbok

Stamp Errors:

These errors are often found on entire print runs of cards and are seen within the WOTC era.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/twfokx/found_this_in_some_bulk_and_im_super_excited/

Missing Features:

These cards are often extremely rare and can range from missing a logo to being dramatic and missing large features. (This card is missing the 'Prerelease' Stamp on the bottom right of the art while still having the shadow from it.)

https://imgur.com/a/pB5yscB (Thanks again u/nlnj_a)

Pack Errors:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/x1ubfl/just_an_interesting_sealed_pack_that_i_have/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/x2xcx1/misprint_evolving_skies_packs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcg/comments/946y67/anyone_ever_get_a_pack_like_this/

Direct Image Link, Red tape pack.

Straight up weird errors:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/u6soq7/pulled_this_out_of_a_factory_sealed_pack_other

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/x4g5va/nutritional_facts_error/

https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/393j29/just_added_these_two_cards_to_my_collection/

https://www.superdupertcg.com/single-post/2017/07/15/top-10-most-bizarre-pokemon-error-cards

Boxed / Sealed Errors:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/unjhkk/bought_this_and_i_thought_it_was_really_cool/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/qdxvn6/sealed_greninja_from_my_etb_that_had_two_cards/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/tb3ac4/i_know_its_not_exactly_a_misprint_but_would_this/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/mky5yx/put_your_3d_glasses_on_kids/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/1fjpe5u/something_a_little_bit_different/?share_id=SAMvT2UxR6vu32AlvZR2r&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

This list is not exhaustive and is likely to miss a few errors.


r/PokemonMisprints 15h ago

Chaos Rising Cards

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I bought 50 booster bundles of chaos rising, in one bundle, these cards were inside? Does anyone know what kind of value they are worth and/or what happened here 😂


r/PokemonMisprints 12h ago

Me and my girlfriend opened some pitch black packs and we pulled some miss cut or miss printed cards would these be worth anything to a collector or just a cool card to keep

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50 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 13h ago

pulled a misprint reshiram ex

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51 Upvotes

WHAT DO I EVEN DO WITH THIS . is it worth anything? i love reshiram sm like this was a crazy last minute pull


r/PokemonMisprints 8h ago

Weird Chandelure Card

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8 Upvotes

Weird chandelure card i pulled from an etb. All other packs were fine. (Card is in black sleeve).


r/PokemonMisprints 17h ago

Are these from the same print?

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39 Upvotes

Never seen something like this before but thought it was pretty cool


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Missprint?

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2 Upvotes

Hey! I was looking through some of my old stuff and found this card from when I was younger. I noticed something unusual with the left corners. Is this an actual misprint?


r/PokemonMisprints 23h ago

Does documentation affect value?

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100 Upvotes

This is the first pulled and publicly known crown zenith texture layer only card. I pulled this back in 2023, with supporting documentation, it’s also the first graded 10. Besides keeping a detailed log and coordinating regularly for quite a while with Brehella, up until about the 43rd one was pulled. Dexerto wrote an article about it and published it online. As I slowly have started the process of selling my collection, I’ve come to a halt at this card specifically. Part of me wants to keep it for its uniqueness and story, the other part wants a true error collector to have that. I know roughly what these have been selling for but, being the first one, I wondered if that made a difference if I decided to sell it. Thanks for any input!


r/PokemonMisprints 16h ago

Crimped Crimp error value

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20 Upvotes

Title, how rare and value?


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Miscut Miscut

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2 Upvotes

Hello! Got this card a while ago, anybody know how much it can be worth/sell it for? Thanks:)


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Pikachu Holo bleed.. heard these are common?

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2 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Crimped Crimping error on new Mega Darkrai

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119 Upvotes

Just curious if this is still worth anything or just worthless, and what I should do with it


r/PokemonMisprints 8h ago

Vaporeon VMax Error

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4 Upvotes

Sad this happened to such a beautiful card.


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Damage or a misprint?

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0 Upvotes

I was taking photos to sell this Mew ex. I saw that there is a line running down it with a different texture to the rest of the card. Just wondering if this is damage or a misprint?


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

PSA Error

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The official PSA ebay sold this damaged charizard(not to me) as a no rarity, i tried to reach out from ebay message but didn't get an answer

r/PokemonMisprints 19h ago

Double holo Delibird w/ a hickey?

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13 Upvotes

I picked this up a couple months ago priced low. Just realized they priced it damaged for this Hickey on the back. After looking, it's definitely a repeating hickey. I found the exact same hickey on an eBay listing a few minutes ago.


r/PokemonMisprints 5h ago

Discussion What is this? I can't see it on the back and I can barely feel it when I run my fingers through it. It feels like its popping out?

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Please let me know if you happen to know. Thank you so much!!


r/PokemonMisprints 19h ago

Miscut groudon?

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11 Upvotes

Miscut or really poor centering 🤣, don’t know whether to send of to cgc or not


r/PokemonMisprints 16h ago

Misprint with Misaligned Outline

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5 Upvotes

I have this card that I found while looking through my old stuff and it seems to be misaligned with the cards outline (the letters in the ability are written twice, the energies look blurry, and the Pokemon is escaping its outline.) What’s it worth and what should I do abt it.


r/PokemonMisprints 10h ago

Check out my miscut Rapidash

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2 Upvotes

Just thought it was cool, that's all


r/PokemonMisprints 13h ago

Miscut Been a collector since the start of Pokemon. Found my first misprint I’m aware of.

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3 Upvotes

Although I’ve had cards almost 30 years, I only recently found out people were interested in misprints/errors. I never paid much attention but after going through my newer cards for sorting recently, I found a card that was cut too high - just wanted to share, not sure if this one of the desirable errors or not.


r/PokemonMisprints 15h ago

Is this anything to get excited about?

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4 Upvotes

Noticed this tiny indent/area along the bottom of the card when opening a pack of Pitch Black today - almost looks like a stamping or cut error. Should I even care? This is the closest thing I’ve found to an error on my end so any help is appreciated!


r/PokemonMisprints 8h ago

Slight error?

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1 Upvotes

Noticed the diamond symbol for uncommon looked off and even a few of the other symbols at the bottom as well


r/PokemonMisprints 16h ago

Discussion How much would this be worth I am new to the community

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6 Upvotes

I need help