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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(Feel free to comment or critique any part of this guide.)

First of, no. Your misprinted card is not likely worth thousands of dollars unless severe or rare. 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.

Card Misprints:

Offcentre:

A off centre 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:

Another commonish error is square cut card. 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

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/qu533y/my_only_misprint_opened_from_a_pack_when_i_was_8/

Crimped:

A crimped card is uncommon in normal packs and more common in plastic sealed cards from promos. It normally happens after the rollers used to seal the cards rolls over the cards themselves.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonMisprints/comments/w2zjwa/thoughts_on_my_vacian_with_two_crimps/

Folded Error:

A typically 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 certain sets (Mcdonalds 2021), 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 very rare.

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.

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 ment to be discarded, 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)

Straight up weird errors:

These are some just really strange and random 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

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.

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/

This list is not exhaustive and is likely to miss a few errors.


r/PokemonMisprints 11h ago

Could I consider this a misprint? Or am I just really unlucky lol

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223 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

I was recommended to post this here

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76 Upvotes

I just pulled this card today and was wondering if I could get any information on it


r/PokemonMisprints 21h ago

Printer out of ink?? Never pulled a misprint…what should I do with it?

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r/PokemonMisprints 18h ago

Miscut energy cards.

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449 Upvotes

Where can I find out if these are worth getting graded or if they are worth anything? My daughter pulled them from a single pack out of a box of multiple packs. I believe she said they were a trainer set, but not sure. I don't know crap about pokemon.


r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Spanish Pokeball Tins found at the walmart!

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38 Upvotes

Found 2 pokeball tins at walmart and they contained 3 Spanish evolving skies inside


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Misprint have any value?

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9 Upvotes

This guy got any value


r/PokemonMisprints 15h ago

Discussion Blister wrong card

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48 Upvotes

I've never seen another one like this so what would it be worth


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Discussion Latias SIR has a question mark?

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Hello Everyone! I just pulled Latias SIR yesterday, however while i was examining it i saw a mark that resembles a question mark. Is it like a normal scratch or a misprint? Please let me know what do you think? 🙏🏻


r/PokemonMisprints 18h ago

Miscut Worth anything?

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76 Upvotes

I pulled this the other day and thought it was pretty cool. i was curious if it’s worth sleeping and taking care of or should i throw it in a deck and battle with it?


r/PokemonMisprints 14h ago

Miscut Miscut and Crimp?

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31 Upvotes

Found this at target sitting on a shelf, looks like someone ripped it open and left it there, is this worth anything? All 4 cards are crimped, and the first card is cut off and crimped


r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

Miscut Are miscut energies worth anything?

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Or are they just a cool collectable? Think this one is slightly off center too, like it's ever so slightly tilted to the right based on the left border


r/PokemonMisprints 13h ago

Ink Error Tiny Ink Error

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19 Upvotes

First time pulling anything that may be considered an error. Would this count or would it just be damaged?


r/PokemonMisprints 6h ago

That green energy

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6 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 8h ago

Crimped Is this a misprint?

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8 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 1d ago

Miscut Miscut Energy Collection

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I love seeing all the recent miscut energies pop up on this sub. I had time to re-sort my miscut binder this holiday break and here are some of my favorites!


r/PokemonMisprints 17h ago

Miscut Is this real and worth anything?

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31 Upvotes

r/PokemonMisprints 11h ago

Is this normal?

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Its kinda hard to notice but theres like lines and Im not sure if its normal or some type of print lines


r/PokemonMisprints 5h ago

Ink Error First thought was sun damage but the black text isn't faded

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3 Upvotes

Going through my whole collection and finding so many oddities, really would love to know more about this.


r/PokemonMisprints 5h ago

Does having a misprint card graded hurt if it's not specified as a misprint

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I got this graded without knowing it had the messed up rarity symbol so it's just identified as a normal copycat, but tbh I don't even know if this would be enough to get a specification from psa anyways? Don't know how common this type of error might be either so if anyone has extra info I would love to know


r/PokemonMisprints 0m ago

Can someone tell me if its a misprint

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I've have this card for a while. The card has a blue filter and is slightly cut off I'm not sure if it's a misprint or if it like blue dye got on it or if it was cover in water of if it's an misprint.


r/PokemonMisprints 2m ago

Print Lines Printlines considered as misprint?

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Are those Square lines considered as a misprint or just unlucky print line?


r/PokemonMisprints 15h ago

Misprinted ETB Booklet?

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My daughter got this print error in her ETB book. Do people collect these?

Worth anything?


r/PokemonMisprints 4h ago

Cut error

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I'm assuming this may be a common error? We pulled these from three different packs of Twilight Masquerade. Two corners on each card are left square; you can see an imprint where a cut was attempted. Pretty neat! First odd cards we've pulled


r/PokemonMisprints 10h ago

Never been able to post here before! Found it while looking through some bulk, was giving my niece and nephew some cool cards!

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6 Upvotes

Don’t really care about value but this was super cool to find. I don’t rip a lot, but this was a nice find. Not sure how I never noticed but this was a time when I had just started collecting again!


r/PokemonMisprints 1h ago

Discussion Hi guys, wanted to ask if this one already counts as a misprint

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So the little black spec on the energy symbol is not dirt or anything, it is actually on the card like that, so i wanted to know if this is rare / worth anything