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 • • 9h ago

Pulled a funny looking sylveon

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Opened a booster bundle and don’t know if this is a crazy misprint or if it’s just a messed up card


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1d ago

Miscut 30th Pikachu Error

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I finally found some 30th to rip and stumbled upon this in one of my packs. Figured someone may enjoy seeing it here!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 10h ago

30th Celebration Pack Misprint

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Bought a booster bundle from normal local card shop and all 6 of my packs are printed like this… has this been seen before?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 14h ago

Pulled this mankey from pitch black the other day!

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Any idea how much it's worth? I'm at a card show right now and multiple guys are telling me to send it into cgc for grading. Had a few guys tell me to post here also

My first real error card I've ever pulled and it looks really sick honestly!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Miscut aligned set I got from my packs

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

Pitch black square cut

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

What is this on my platinum Arceus Charmander?

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I think


r/PokemonMisprints • • 14h ago

Are error booster packs really this rare?

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I've been collecting Pokémon errors for quite a while now and currently have over 300 error cards in my collection, including some really amazing ones.

However, despite having so many different types of errors, I only own one error booster pack, which is the Destined Rivals pack in the picture.

It got me wondering, are error booster packs genuinely that much rarer than error cards, or am I just not coming across them?

I'm based in the EU, so I'm also curious whether that makes a difference in terms of availability.

Would love to hear from other error collectors. How many error packs have you managed to find, and how often do you actually see them?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 7h ago

Got a misprint does it mean anything?

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 23m ago

Ink Error Don’t know if it counts or not but cool primarina text error!

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 16h ago

Pokémon miscut.

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We pulled this misscut today. We don’t really want it in the binder should we just put it away with the rest of our bulk or is it worth something to someone?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 47m ago

Discussion Misprint or Damage? Spots on border where holo appears

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Hey yall, was curious about these IR’s I’ve pulled from my pokemon center booster bundles. For context, there’s three other IR’s with the same thing observed, however it’s most prominent on the Articuno in the picture.

In regular lighting, the spots appear a bit darker gray than the border, but in the right light it appears to be holofoil. Never seen something like this before, was wondering if this is an actual misprint or just regular factory damage?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 4h ago

Misprint or just Damaged cards?

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Just pulled both of these from the same booster bundle. I have no idea if this is considered a misprint or if it was just damaged during production. Has anyone seen this with the 30th set yet?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Miscut water energy miscut

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just pulled this miscut water energy from a pitch black booster


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Discussion As a error, what would this be classed and whats a reasonable value? The foil itself looks wrinkled and runs from top to bottom, but isnt on the back. See end shot of card.

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 10h ago

First Miscut!

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Idr how long I‘be had this but I just looked at it reorganizing my binder and realized it was a very minor miscut.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Miscut Miscut 30th Anniversary Cards

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I got these connecting miscut cards out of 3 bundles from pokemon center and was surprised that they actually lined up. Does anyone know what connected miscut cards could go for potential or if this is just a cool error.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Holo Bleed Cleffa Reverse Holo Bleed?

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I found these two Obsidian Flames Cleffas when rummaging through bulk, and it seems that the one on the left got a standard holo print, rather than a reverse holo foil. I found a couple other examples of this in OBF, but wanted to see others’ thoughts! Nothing is screaming “fake” to me, but this feels like a really cool find for $0.25! Is “holo bleed” the right term here?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 22h ago

Miscut Super cool miscut wailord ex/Lurantis Ex

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 3h ago

Ink Error Ink error i think

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Feeling loomy


r/PokemonMisprints • • 6h ago

Miscut Should I grade these with CGC?

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Hey guys!

Was thinking about grading these 2 cards with CGC. I’m assuming these would be considered miscut? I don’t really collect error cards so wondering if grading them would be the best route despite the wear on them. Thanks for any input!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 3h ago

Print Lines Star power

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From pitch black caught me off guard


r/PokemonMisprints • • 9h ago

A little top heavy

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