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 • • 13h ago

Discussion Any idea on how to price or sell this?

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 11h ago

Error Mew

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Hello everyone! I have this fossil mew with holo bleed and double holo. It shows 4 swirls in total, 2 full swirls and 2 partial. Anyone have any info on how much can it cost? It's a bit scratched. Thanks!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 16h ago

Two alignment dots

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My son pulled this and we were told it might be worth something. He wants me to sell it so he can buy more packs but I have no idea what it might be worth.
Appreciate it might be hard to put a value on but is it even rare? Maybe worth keeping rather than selling?
Any insights welcome as I’m clueless.
Thanks


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1d ago

30th miscut lapras

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First time this had happened to me. I was so shocked and genuinely surprised I had a reaction. It came like that with the crease too, when I was doing the card trick I looked at the back a card and was confused. Do people also buy these type of card? Is it also considered a error card too or nah I’m just a bit sad because I needed him for my master set lol


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Discussion What kind of error is this?

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Ive had this card for a while not really thinking about it(who would even want this) but adding cards to my binder i decided id take a pic and send it here to see if any of yall knew more about it(the lines have texture btw very weird)


r/PokemonMisprints • • 4h ago

Holo Bleed Is this a misprint?

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Went through my old stuff and found these two. I remembered I bought both Mega Charizard X&Y Collection boxes a long time ago, that came with their mini-figures respectively. The one on the left has the cosmic holo extended outside of the image while the right doesn’t. Not sure if it’s supposed to be the Promo version of the card or not. What say you?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 15h ago

30th crimp

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 3h ago

My charizard has a birthmark

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Any idea how much this could be worth?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 26m ago

Holo Swirl Bulbasaur sm198

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 38m ago

Miscut Miscut?

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Rearranging my Yuka Morii binder and noticed this lil guy was off center! Unfortunately the card has a bit of damage but I still thought it was cool!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 6h ago

Square Cut Thoughts on the bottom edges?

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Was sorting through some bulk and it looks like the bottom edges are square cut


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Discussion I know there are a bunch of these posts but… is this a black flame ninetales?

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It looks like it, but it’s hard to find too much info and I don’t have another one to compare it to


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Vivid voltage

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Can anyone tell me what type of misprint these are and are they worth sending to CGC.


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Miscut Chaos Rising Miscut (commons)

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I don’t know anything about error cards — is this is a simple factory miscut?
Worth keeping?
Thanks!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Miscut Advice

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Hey all. Looking for some advice on this miscut. Definitely can see the alignment dot on the back and the front you can see half of the black alignment dot. What sort of price would I be looking to get out of this one?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 1h ago

Jungle error card

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I have this error Jungle Wigglytuff Holo card with an inverted upside down back print error and I can’t find any info anywhere online about this particular error on this card. Any advice? What should I price it at if I sell?


r/PokemonMisprints • • 2h ago

Not For Sale Is this enough to be considered a texture shift?

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 8h ago

Any info on this misprint?

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Ive never seen a card with the outline of the pokemon printed on the back of the card. Pulled from a paldean fates elite trainer box earlier today


r/PokemonMisprints • • 18h ago

Hello i just would present a new item of my collection

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 7h ago

Miscut Miscut pack question

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Hello all! My son and I just opened a box with 6 packs, it was Destined Rivals.
The first packs we opened had the same pictures on front and most of the cards were miscuts(not the foils). Would these be worth more since they are miscut? Do they usually show up in packs like this where they seem to all be connected, we can see the start of the next card at top or bottom of other? The backs are also off too.

I added pics of a few of them, they are only blurry or crooked because of my hands/photo taking ability.

Thanks in advance for any information!


r/PokemonMisprints • • 9h ago

Print Lines Froakie from chaos rising I was wondering it’s worth

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 7h ago

Miscut claydol

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r/PokemonMisprints • • 3h ago

Prismatic Misprint?

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I have three or so cards like this one from my prismatic set that have the embossment way lower than where it should be. How does one value something like this? I’m a little new to the game. I have a Houndour, Scream Tail and Leafeon. Any TcG app or anything doesn’t give me much to go off of.