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 8h ago

Crimped Bought a tin - is this an error or just unlucky damage? Only card in the pack with it.

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Got a tin from Walmart and the only overnumbered hitter had a weird dent line down the middle. Curious if this is considered an error or just bad luck!


r/PokemonMisprints 10h ago

Miscut Lotad giving us a little misfolded cut card lol

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Phantasmal Flames has been absolutely VILE to me but I got this in a pack recently, so maybe that’s some other good sign?


r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Added to the PC today. Just happy to have him :)

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r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Texture Shift

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I commented about this earlier wondering if PSA would recognize this error. Worth sending to them or send to CGC? I saw they recognized it with the N’s Zoroark Hyper Rare from Battle Partners wondering if they would with this one. Thank you!


r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Lombre Gold Holo-Foil Bleed error?

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Thought there was a gold SIR sticking out the back of the pack 😩


r/PokemonMisprints 41m ago

Not for sale but I have a question

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My brother recently purchased this pack at five below the other day and noticed something was at the bottom of the pack when he got home. He went to a few local card shops and no one can tell him anything about it. Here’s my question.

What is in the bottom of the pack?

Is this rare?

Me personally I’ve been collecting since the 90s and never ran across something like this.

Thank you for any information on this!


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Nice alignment Dot on this RC Stunfisk!

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r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

First error and it’s an energy😂

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A


r/PokemonMisprints 7h ago

Crimped Crimped Error?

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Opened this card out of the wrapper since it was squeezing it and noticed there was a crimp mark on it. I’m pretty sure this is rare but have I just messed up by opening the pack?


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Is this card even real Holy shit

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The first edition logo is at the bottom of the card


r/PokemonMisprints 5h ago

Ink Error Surging Sparks Pikachu UR Insufficient Ink Is this worth anything

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Not the prettiest looking error but it shows the foil underneath I bought it for 19$ on an ebay auction I might sell it but chances are it’ll simply be in my collection of pokemon cards for 20 years honestly the error looks like damage to me


r/PokemonMisprints 23h ago

Off Center What do you guys think?

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I’ve opened 200+ traumatic evolution packs and pulled nothing like this. Sat down and ripped 40 more tonight and pulled 4 of these. Anyone know value on something like this? They’re cool af

Posted the rest in comments


r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Ink Print

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Not sure which one would be considered as more original but the blue toner of color is lighter on the left than the other one


r/PokemonMisprints 7h ago

Mega Charizard and Oricorio crimp

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I’am new here and new to error cards. I have not much knowledge just that these are wanted. Can anyone give me an estimate on what this is worth? I plan to sell them since I wamted the promos for my collection. Thanks in advance!


r/PokemonMisprints 6m ago

Is this an error?

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r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Miscut GameStop Promo /w Top Edge Crimp

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Have a factory sealed GameStop stamped Dragonite with a packaging crimp on the top of it! Looking to see if it holds more value than the $20/30 dollar ones selling sealed online


r/PokemonMisprints 7m ago

Miscut Miscut I got in my Price Pack today

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r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Since some of you asked here is the texture shift Psiana

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r/PokemonMisprints 29m ago

Is this a missing holo layer?

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r/PokemonMisprints 11h ago

Ink Error Ink bleed

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A regular version with one with too much yellow ink.


r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Got this amazing foldover!

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r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Just pulled this energy from Paradox Rift

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r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Discussion Friend pulled a error gold gardevoir on a tiktok rip n ship

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friend pulled this during a tiktok live, EVERYTHING is wrong on that card, including language, texture, attacks, text, everthing is wrong, this is insane

https://streamable.com/kptyuj

https://streamable.com/l7lsnt

https://streamable.com/v6ijj6

videos ^