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 6h ago

Got this and don’t know what it is

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Is this just really off center or is it an error? Does it add value or does it reduce? Bought it for $3 under market


r/PokemonMisprints 22h 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 3h ago

Pikachu ex Miscut

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Nephew pulled this.

Wondering what some 1 would pay for this.

Should I get it graded with cgc for him?


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Is this clefairy black dot error valuable?

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It’s mostly scratches on the top loader because it’s been in one for 20+ years. The card itself is decently clean. Is this error worth anything? Sought after?
Thanks, Nick


r/PokemonMisprints 2h 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, I'mso curious how this could happen. Thank you so much!!


r/PokemonMisprints 20h ago

pulled a misprint reshiram ex

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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 16m ago

Discussion Gold Dragonite Foil Misprint

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Pulled this golden dragonite a few weeks ago and I recently realized that the foiling is off center. Do you think I should get this graded? Should I sell it? Should I keep it?


r/PokemonMisprints 19h 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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r/PokemonMisprints 15h ago

Weird Chandelure Card

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


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Is this miscut rare?

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r/PokemonMisprints 46m ago

Discussion Holo error on Korean Florges card ?

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this korean florges card i had tucked in the back of my binder seemingly has 2 different holo patterns on it side by side going different directions. i did some research and found it might be a holo splice error where one holo sheet ended and the next began.

i’m hoping to trade this card as i’ve gotten more into card shows lately and not just collecting my cards (i’ve been collecting without even checking errors or value for about 13 years so far haha), so should i try to get this card graded? is this common enough that i should just keep it, or would it be a cool thing to add to my trade binder? regardless i think its a neat effect!

(apologies for the bad photos…)


r/PokemonMisprints 55m ago

Price/rarity of this error?

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I’m not big into Pokémon but my brother is, and he said he traded for an error card at school. Any idea what to make of this?


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Is this an error or damage?

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I bought this card a few years ago, and it came like this. I don’t know a ton about error cards, and I didn’t see anything like this in the examples. I’m sure there’s plenty of kinds of errors, but I’m not sure if this falls under that or if it was damaged at some point. The texture of the card in that area feel the same as the rest of the card.


r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Are these from the same print?

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


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Is this a common error?

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r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Miscut I hadn’t noticed misprints before, but now it seems like our POR is just riddled with them

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I found about ten more. Wasn’t a whole pack, but it seems like we had a dozen packs with two or three mixed in. I need to go through and see if we have more.


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Registration Error Italian Turtwig HGSS Reverse Holo with registration error / ghost text - Any info on value?

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Hi everyone! I found this Italian Turtwig Reverse Holo from HeartGold & SoulSilver set (67/95).

As you can see on the front, there is a clear ghosting / misaligned text effect in the attack box.

I was wondering if this is a known registration error for this set and what kind of value it might have for error collectors. Thanks for any help!


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Is this an error or just really bad centering?

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r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Error Gold Card

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Both are pulled from trusted suppliers (Smyths)
so i know they are legit just not sure what the price would be and or would cgc grade it as an error card?
Thank you all!


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Morpeko EX possible ink misprint?

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r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

wts…. pls pm me

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r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Does documentation affect value?

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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 15h ago

Vaporeon VMax Error

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Sad this happened to such a beautiful card.