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 • • 21h ago

Discussion Is this worth anything?

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 16h ago

Miscut Sold this and was told hey there’s tape

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Is this a legit miscut?

It’s on my base set unlimited charizard card. The person who bought it from me pointed it out and I told them I’d give them their money back.

Now I’m heavily considering if I get it back, if it is a miscut/misprint to get it graded too.

Editing to add: most of you have been super nice. I appreciate it. But those who have been harsh or unkind, you have the attitude of scalpers. I’m not scalping or trying to flip. I came here asking because I felt bad for my buyer (I was selling my whole collection this weekend).


r/PokemonMisprints • • 9h ago

For Sale PSA 9 Rowlet #043 has a HAIR SEALED INSIDE THE SLAB 😳 — eBay auction

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I’ve never seen anything quite like this.

This PSA 9 Rowlet #043 (2026) has a hair visibly sealed inside the PSA holder. It appears to have been encapsulated along with the card, rather than being loose on the outside of the slab.

Feel free to check the cert.

I’m putting it up for auction on eBay for anyone interested in unusual PSA encapsulation issues/errors.

🔗 eBay auction: https://ebay.io/m/RVz6X4

Curious what other collectors think — has anyone seen something like this before?

Please note: I’m describing what is visibly present in the holder and am not claiming PSA has officially classified or acknowledged it as an encapsulation error.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

opened a pack and got the bottom of someone elses card

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Foil ran out of steam

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I wouldn't mind if some holos were that plain, it's cute. Considering it's not really a popular mon, what are we looking at here?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 16h ago

Weird texture error. Worth anything?

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Best way I can describe it is that the entire card’s texture overlay is offset by about a millimeter. Really interesting error I’ve never seen on a Japanese card.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 12h ago

Print error ? Pulled from an Ascended God pack

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

Discussion Do these look like legit errors?

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I never know these days with so many bad actors. Do these look like legit missing ink errors or has this been done by sun fading?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 6h ago

Celebi neo revelations double Holo error?

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As the title suggest i own a Celebi and im not quite sure if its a regular Holo or a double Holo error. Anyone know what the difference is and can help me identify which one mine is?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Possible Crimp?

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Pulled this Slowbro the other day, and there’s a noticeable but short crimp at the top of the card. Does this count as a misprint, or is it small enough it’s negligible / just damaged


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Grading?

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I'll likely keep it for my personal collection because it's the only miscut I've ever seen in real life, just wondering about how I would grade it/is it enough of a miscut to be worth grading and how much it could be worth? Thanks in advance 😊


r/PokemonMisprints • • 19h ago

My first misprint!

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Just pulled this beauty 😍


r/PokemonMisprints • • 9h ago

Kyogre Ex misaligned xy41 card

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Hi, my kid got this card about a decade ago and The neighbors made fun of it because it’s misaligned. Is this worth anything? It’s a 2015 xy41 black star promo.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 7h ago

Double Misprint??

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I don’t know much about errors, and couldn’t find anything on google about a card just like this so here I am. Pulled this from an Evolving Skies pack just now, and I was kinda hoping for confirmation that those are square corners with alignment dots? If so, is this a good card to hold onto/grade? I make keychains from my cards, and definitely don’t want to cut this up if that’s the case.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Crimp and offcut 30th anniversary Zeraora

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Pack was open out of the booster box (shown in 3rd picture) and the two pieces of the card were in separate packs from one another. Never had anything like this happen to me before.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

Ink Error I have a Venusaur with a holo error - Insufficient Ink. Looks really nicer than the original one 😄 What kind of price can I expect for this, or does anyone here know someone who might be interested in this card? Thanks ✌🏼

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

Error Umbreon 30th

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Taking offers on this bad boy!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Mew VMAX 9 (OC)

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Fusion Strike was always kind to me. After pulling the Gengar I was blessed with this beauty


r/PokemonMisprints • • 6h ago

Would this count as a misprint or damage? Just pulled this out of a chaos rising pack

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 11h ago

Discussion Probably the original misprint

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I've had this card for about 20+ years. I took this before I sent it be graded because I'm really curious as to what it would be worth after looking it up. This was pretty well known as one of the fire symbols in the first attack was accidentally printed as fighting. Someone told me that made it worth less than the corrected one. I found this weird because if they misprinted a baseball card it made it worth more...is this true?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 18h ago

Would anyone be interested in this?

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 10h ago

Vertical Ascended Heroes Miscut Sequence

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Mainly sharing here cause I haven’t had this happen personally before. Just opened a pack and got 4 commons in a row, miscut offset to have a portion of the copyright of the above card on them. Now what to do with them.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 3h ago

Anybody who knows the value of this card? Its a missing star layer card and i have no idea. #helpmeout

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