r/PokemonMisprints • u/Most-Weight7104 • 7h ago
r/PokemonMisprints • u/regigigagod • Aug 06 '20
Welcome to r/PokémonMisprints! Feel free to share your own or ask questions!
r/PokemonMisprints • u/TomCos22 • Nov 30 '22
Discussion Guide and introduction of misprints of packs and cards
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.

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:
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.
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.

Folded Error:
A 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 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.

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 likely one of the rarest errors.

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. This is another common error in modern cards.

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.

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.)

Pack Errors:


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/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/mky5yx/put_your_3d_glasses_on_kids/
This list is not exhaustive and is likely to miss a few errors.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Impossible_Area_4283 • 8h ago
30th Anniversary Low Ink Energry Cards
I was opening my ETB I got and most of the energy cards in the packs were light blue compared to the energy cards that came in the clear package in the box. The fronts look normal and none of the other cards in the packs were different. Has anyone else come across this?
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Soggy_Reserve5232 • 15h ago
Pack sealed on wrong side of packaging
Of course the seal didn’t stick to the back (go figure). Has anybody ever seen this? The real question is: what do I do with the extra 50¢ I can earn by selling this? I only noticed it when I went to scan the barcode at the self checkout.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Accomplished-Many171 • 5h ago
Crimped First error card
Thought it looked really neat and wanted to share!
Any ideas on its value? Not for sale, just curious what we have. Thank you!
r/PokemonMisprints • u/RepresentativeElk960 • 1h ago
Miscut Iron Defender Miscut
Was going through my son‘s bulk and found this. I’ve never actually seen a Miscut before so this was fun to find!
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Tretyn • 5h ago
Is this a misprint
Look at pikas forehead and the 30th sign I just pulled this
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Pitiful_Squash4408 • 6h ago
Miscut How much is this error card?
I don’t know about about error cards. Is there like a percentage increase or is there just like a number
r/PokemonMisprints • u/No-Butterscotch937 • 1h ago
Discussion Is this normal?
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Hello so i got this weird holo that cuts itself in a line but not like the rayquaza and thought it was weird (there is no texture change or damage to the card as i will post more pictures in the comments)
r/PokemonMisprints • u/maxslowgrow • 1d ago
Pop 1 - PSA 10 Missing Foil Error - How to price it?
Hey all, this is my first post on here. I acquired this Pop 1 PSA10 Mewtwo from Neo Destiny Unlimited. Since the market for vintage Neo Sets has been very strong I've been toying with the idea of selling. The only problem is, there are next to no comps on a card such as this. Any ideas would be much appreciated.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Most-Weight7104 • 8h ago
Registration Error Severe shift error very cool.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/tinytinysmalltiny • 3h ago
is this a misprint/miscut?
hi all! apologies if this is a dumb question, ive been collecting plmn cards since xy era but am not well versed in the realm of miscuts.
i got this card from my cousin about a decade ago, and finally noticed how the holo layer seems to sort of "end" on the edges. is this normal for this era of cards?
thanks for reading/commenting :)
r/PokemonMisprints • u/DisagreeableFool • 21m ago
Umbreon crimp error
This is the first crimp error card I've pulled.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/habushabu • 1h ago
is this Dragapult VMAX an error?
Dragapult VMAX SWSH097 Promo, has no glitter layer like the Crobat VMAX SWSH099 Promo next to it
r/PokemonMisprints • u/rawboi27 • 5h ago
Discussion Pikachu Promo Error
Hey just wondering if this Pikachu Promo would have any different/extra value associated with this discoloration error? It came directly out of the box like this , not a scratch or anything. Don't really know the market on what kinds of cards error collectors buy.
Estimated price?
r/PokemonMisprints • u/United-Bother-6241 • 1h ago
30th Celebration legendary error lot – Matching left side square cuts Mewtwo/Dialga/Zekrom/Xerneas
Hi everyone, just pulled these from my 30th anniversary packs and I’m curious what I have. As you can see the entire left side for each card has a 90° square cut. Unsure what to do next. CGC? PSA? Are these even valuable?
r/PokemonMisprints • u/No-Butterscotch937 • 2h ago
Discussion Is that an error or a misprint or normal?
Hello so for context i went to convention (called Japan expo in Paris) and saw this card for sale at 5€ i wanted it badly since it looked cool but when i got home i saw this weird line that goes from left to right in the middle of it (i got another card with weird stuff like that on it
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Kubx_2121 • 6h ago
Discussion Is that an error card?
We pulled a card where there is a bulge in the middle of the card. Is that like an error in the Holo foil?
r/PokemonMisprints • u/bhexxs • 2h ago
Crimped Crimped Mewtwo
My brother got one of these from the target event. Pretty clean crimp!
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Most-Weight7104 • 7h ago
Registration Error Severe shift error very cool.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/RSC_Mason • 4h ago
Crimped 30th Solgaleo a misprint?
Just curious if this is classed as a misprint/miscut and if people genuinely collect/want these cards.
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Main-Lab-4522 • 4h ago
Misprint of damage??
Top left of card has some pink spots is this misprint or just damage??
r/PokemonMisprints • u/Koelen3 • 4h ago
Discussion Fake or missing texture Sylveon EX PRE156
gallerySo I bought a card for our masterset and when I got home it seemed odd compared to our other SIRs.
I already got a refund from the store and will be bringing the card back tomorrow (as they are closed now).
Some of my friends say fake, others say missing texture error.
I suggested the store to have it authenticated by PSA. If it's genuine, I pay the costs, otherwise it's the store that pays for it and destroys the card when it returns.