r/PokemonMisprints • u/TomCos22 • Nov 30 '22
Discussion Guide and introduction of misprints of packs and cards
(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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Folded Error:
A typically very rare error, the card will have been folded and will likely not be printed or fused properly.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Double Print:
A double print is when two cards are printed on the same face. It is very rare.
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.
Printer Hickey:
A printer hickey is generally a very small ink error caused by something wrong with the printer causing a small blemish.
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.
Stamp Errors:
These errors are often found on entire print runs of cards and are seen within the WOTC era.
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.)
Straight up weird errors:
These are some just really strange and random errors.
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/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/mky5yx/put_your_3d_glasses_on_kids/
This list is not exhaustive and is likely to miss a few errors.
8
6
u/nlnj_a Nov 30 '22 edited Nov 30 '22
Btw, my āmissing featuresā Lapras post was probably someone using nail polish remover. I think I updated the post. You should remove it. Another example is this prerelease card that is missing the prerelease stamp but has the shadow for it. It ended on eBay recently https://imgur.com/a/pB5yscB or a no stage Blastoise etc. Nice post though. You should also link the bulbapedia errors at the top for a large list: https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Error_cards
5
4
Nov 30 '22
@op you're a saint, thank you for posting this. This sub has been overrun and feel this is a necessary post that's very informative without being snarky :)
3
1
4
u/nlnj_a Nov 30 '22 edited Dec 17 '22
Maybe add mirror holos as they're pretty rare errors https://imgur.com/t/error/PdQZDa5
Also, you should add some Holo shifts (ones that are significant).
3
u/ucfjag Dec 01 '22
Nice writeup! I would also suggest people check out this article:
https://www.cgccards.com/news/article/9851/error-card-types/
2
2
u/Dazhaz Nov 30 '22
I have something that I'll add in later, once I'm home from work and can find it -
It's a celebrations Mini-tin, but the ink is printed upside down, affecting where the bumps are. I'll send an Imgur link when I'm home to add to the list
2
u/Lindz408xx Mar 11 '23
Not a critique, but a question. How does rarity of card and/or severity of miscut affect price?
2
u/TomCos22 Mar 11 '23
Rarer cards will generally fetch a higher price: the more several the same. A severe and rare misprint? A good amount to the right buyer.
1
u/Lindz408xx Mar 11 '23
Awesome thanks
2
u/TomCos22 Mar 11 '23
NP. If you looking to find a value for a card you can post it on here and ask for any offers. Probably be DMād and get a few offers.
1
u/Lindz408xx Mar 11 '23
I'm actually looking at picking up cards that fit in nicely to my collection. Was just wondering bc they're mostly commons and didn't want to overpay.
1
u/TomCos22 Mar 11 '23
For most miscuts people generally pay about 10-15 USD from what Iāve seen. That should be a base for most ālowerā level misprints.
2
u/ReveredSavagery1967 Aug 20 '23
There's a large white dot on the yellow border of one of my cards, is that considered an error or misprint?
1
u/TomCos22 Aug 20 '23
Can you send an Imgur link of it please. It could be a printer hickey.
1
u/ReveredSavagery1967 Aug 20 '23
About a quarter of the way down on the right.
1
u/TomCos22 Aug 20 '23
Could you send a close up out of the top loader please.
1
u/ReveredSavagery1967 Aug 20 '23
1
u/TomCos22 Aug 20 '23
Itās not a printer hickey. Itās an ink error most likely, although itās strange thatās itās perfectly circular. You could post on the subreddit and get others opinions though.
1
2
u/TomCos22 Jun 29 '24
I should clarify a few years after I made this post - the use of the term misprint is a broad term and the error wont always involve the printing process itself but regardless the use of the term misprint is so common place it is easier for people to know what you are refereeing to.
1
1
1
u/Alexanderthegrate88 Aug 15 '24
Great list. I found a bunch of Obsidian Flames packs with misaligned print layer errors, much like the ES packs, but am having trouble finding indie on pricing or what to do with them. And the link was only for the other pack error. Any more info?
1
u/TomCos22 Aug 15 '24
Could you post an Imgur link with the photos please?
1
u/Alexanderthegrate88 Aug 15 '24
Hope this is it. Never used image before
1
u/TomCos22 Aug 15 '24
Are they all from the same booster box? I would make a post on the Facebook group. You will get offers there for sure.
1
u/Alexanderthegrate88 Aug 15 '24
Which Facebook group exactly? And thank you. What offers should I even look at as acceptable? And yeah they did.
2
1
1
u/AskedDQuestion Sep 05 '24
Can you maybe inform me more about Pokemon cards with the wrong name. For a few years now, I have had a card with the wrong name, how rare is that?
1
u/EIbapac Sep 05 '24
Hey guys,
I've got a Makuhita with a Phase 2 Error in my collection.
Someone else sells it on Ebay but it seems to be rare. Can anyone confirm the high price this guy has set for the card? Im thinking about letting it be graded.
1
u/One-Friendship6948 Oct 07 '24
Me and my son just opened a pack of silver tempest and the Terrakion in the pack has a very rough (texture) back. What kind of error is that? It almost looks like spilled milk dried stains
1
1
u/Own_Palpitation1787 Oct 14 '24
I couldn't find any example of ink smudges on cards listed above. I have a meowth with a huge blot across the card but can't seem to find any other card with such a strange error on it.
1
u/TomCos22 Oct 14 '24
Can you send a picture? I also ran out of image space on this due to reddit being reddit.
1
u/ProfessionalBorn3126 Nov 22 '24
I once had a rock type Electra buzz and was so sad when I couldn't find
1
1
1
u/Swimming-Tie6746 6d ago
I pulled a holo card that has like a spot on it thatās missing the holo
1
1
u/ihaveafewquestions1 1d ago
I was given a collection of Pokemon cards with someone, and there's 2 of those Ancient Mew cards, but the backs are blank and don't have the Pokemon logo for some reason? Can't tell if this an error or not
Edit: Also have the Rocket's Minefield Gym trainer card with the error
1
1
1
u/Shiningmokuroh Nov 30 '22
Not sure I'd call print lines uncommon but still a great and educational list! I'd love to see it pinned
1
1
u/TheNaughtyLemur Nov 30 '22
This is a really nice post. For the square cut, isnāt that referenced image just from somebody buying a WOTC sheet and cutting it themselves? Would a better image be from one of the modern square cuts where 2 out of 4 corners are square and the others are rounded?
2
u/nlnj_a Dec 01 '22
Some squares are from packs, Iāve found half squares inside a rocket pack. You canāt usually prove either way, except maybe seeing with a microscope from a grading company to possibly see how it was cut.
1
u/R3dTap3 Nov 30 '22 edited Nov 30 '22
The twisted miscutās image is not appropriate to the error. What you shared is a relatively common error in pokemon where the die cutter gives a card this look bc its not placed correctly. A twisted miscut happens during the sheet cutting, and before the die cutter touches the card.
Sometimes it will keep its normal shape and have the image twisted, and other time the opposites corners will have a weird shape on top of it.
2
u/TomCos22 Nov 30 '22
Thank you, sorry must have got them confused. I am unable to edit it at the moment because its pinned I beleive.
/u/regigigagod could you unpin it for a little while if possible.
1
u/R3dTap3 Nov 30 '22
Dont sorry, your guide is a great start for new people and we all appreciate your work. I will try to give you pictures to differentiate the two later.
1
u/Critical_Bird1732 Nov 30 '22
this is great!! the only thing i could think to add would be specifically holo shifts.
1
1
1
u/Fat-thecat Dec 01 '22
Great write up! Although I feel like there's still going to be countless posts by people too lazy to read it.
3
u/TomCos22 Dec 01 '22
That is my fear. Every post should have a auto mod comment with the post maybe?
1
u/whodoesntlikehash Feb 25 '23
Should add when the back is not the same as the front like the front is Miscut and the back is the same . Take a look at my recent feel free to use it if you want . I just figured I comment because I was wondering a name for mine
1
u/Juina_chii Sep 24 '23
I got a card where the ink is overall slighlty lighter than usual for that card. Is that considered an error as well?
1
u/TomCos22 Sep 24 '23
Hello, can you please link a Imgur of the card :)
1
1
u/WokeToad Feb 13 '24
I have a weird miscut, not only is it not centered (its cut off at the bottom and showing the edging of the bottom of another card on the top), but when you look at the back the back is centered.
1
u/Admirable-Run8567 Feb 14 '24
u/TomCos22 Hi, where did you get the Tentacruel photo from? is there a zoomed out version?
2
u/TomCos22 Feb 14 '24
Not sure where exactly but u/ nlnj_a sent it to me somehow or maybe commented it.
1
u/Admirable-Run8567 Feb 14 '24
Thanks for the quick reply, I just purchased one graded in a psa 10 so was curious, seeing if there's any others around
39
u/KitchenGamer84 Nov 30 '22
Excellent write- up that should be pinned.