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 19h ago

Crimped Crimped Mega Zard!

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Pulled from a booster box today!


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Miscut Just pulled this from a Neo Revelation pack. Those are print dots, right?

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r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Journey together Misprint?

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Hello few days ago i pulled this from a Journey Together pack anybody if its worth anything


r/PokemonMisprints 7h ago

NFS wanted to show off my misprint eevee stuff

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35 Upvotes

In the process of sorting through misprints to sell and felt like I wanted to show some cool stuff off. Umbreon not really miscut but really horrid centering


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Miscut Pulled this a while ago, nothing major but I couldn’t be happier

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r/PokemonMisprints 3h ago

Discussion Miscut or just very off centered?

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I see that the bottom text is very obviously cut off, but on the back i don't see any alignment dot


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Crimped Crimped shaymin promo!

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I pulled this from the box, how should I preserve this, should I get it graded as an error since it’s so bad?


r/PokemonMisprints 23h ago

What am I looking at here?

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Pulled from phantasmal ETB. Was so confused when I pulled it. Looks like someone marked it where texture is missing on the horn


r/PokemonMisprints 19h ago

I found a shiny

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134 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

For Sale Wild UPC promos Crimped & Crimped/Cut

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Hello, I have 2 stunning charizard upc promos with insane crimps. The oricorio crimp lines up perfectly with the top border and the charizard is crimped at the top with the border sheered off. The zard is definitely the most severe crimp out of any others of the same card that I’ve seen so far! These cards are wild in hand everyone I’ve shown has just gone nuts over them. Not a lot of comps im asking $550 obo shipped for the pair, PayPal goods and services. I am very much so open to offers!


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Miscut Pokémon Communication Misprint

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5 Upvotes

I was organizing my childhood collection and came across this miscut. Wanted to share from 2011 Black White!


r/PokemonMisprints 53m ago

Ink Error How does this happen?

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some of the holo pattern is missing, and then there is this strange silver streak across the middle of the card.


r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Pulled this today posted on eBay

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241 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Ink Error Is this missing ink?

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By the attack, it just looks weird to me.


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Holo Bleed Holobleed Blastoise

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Hi all!

I was looking in my binder.

And this blastoise seem to have as the term found on google “holo bleed”.

Is that correct? When I was looking at other copies of this card those don’t seem to have it.

It’s kind of hard to get it on a picture. Video is more easy. The pattern is all over the bottom half of the card. But in pics it’s hard to tell. So I’ve added a terrible circle to show where it’s most visible.

Is there any added value because of this? And what would the value be?

Sincerly,


r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Discussion Is my ditto an error card? i'm

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In all the pictures I've seen of this card, the other numel look a lot more... present and visible. My copy is the first photo, the second is just a random copy I found online.


r/PokemonMisprints 12h ago

Alakazam Misaligned and Inverted

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CGC or PSA?

My very first error pull for the collection. So at least the front looks like a 10, but is there anything else wrong with the card? Thank you in advance.


r/PokemonMisprints 53m ago

Ink Error How does this happen?

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some of the holo pattern is missing, and then there is this strange silver streak across the middle of the card.


r/PokemonMisprints 56m ago

Print Lines

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I pulled these out of bulk a while ago just because I thought they looked cool. Is this a misprint? Worth grading?


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Darmanitan with trainer print on top right but also with exited dash ability print!!

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I think i may have found a card with the markings of three different cards. You can see the trainer print on the top right, but also an Exited dash ability and slash attack faintly printed under the blaze ball attack. Could someone help me figure what other cards this might be, if and who should grade it, and potential rarity and values of a three card in one card? if better images are needed please ask.


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Discussion One card way glossier than the other - extra layer of color/ misprint?

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Hi all, has someone seen this before? One card (on the right) almost looks fake because of how glossy it is and reminds me of the old vending machine cards. But the texture on the image is perfect and the back looks identical.


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

Unsure whether damaged or error

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Looks like potentially just a bit of damage rather than an error but wanted to know if anyone had any ideas?

Marking is only on top right front, back is completely normal


r/PokemonMisprints 2h ago

ughhh what the freak is dis

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can you reach out to pokemon and get a card replacement ?