Dragonair "Rainbow" Error

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I have in my possession a “rainbow error” Dragonair from the 1st edition of the base set. I remember seeing one a while ago on eBay but can now find no documentation on the card. For those who aren’t familiar, the error is a printing defect in the word “number” in Dragonair’s slam attack. I’ve linked some pictures below.

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Thoughts on the value of the card and possibly getting it graded?

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Never heard of this rainbow error before, I am also slightly colour blind so all I see is like a smudge - why is it called rainbow error?

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its quite cool, but beyond that i dont see it fetching any more than a regular one

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Great question, I’m wondering the same thing! That’s how it was described in that listing I saw on eBay. Wish I had saved a link to that listing because it no longer shows up under completed searches.

EDIT: Found a listing referencing the same error card! www.ebay.com.au/itm/1999-Pokemon-Game-Dragonair-1st-Edition-PSA-10-Gem-Mint-Rainbow-Error-VHTF-/252073801856?nma=true&si=K3g2h7yZ4yNA8x50%252BVrSuBUWUds%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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there is a small rainbow where the the ‘m’ in number is

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How that ended listing managed a 10 on a card that is clearly missing part of the text I can’t fathom, but it’s an interesting error nonetheless *goes to check my dragonairs*

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Huh that’s a good point, it’s not graded as an error card.

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Interesting, going to have to check mine now. Cool error

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That is really cool

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It is a lame excuse to jack up the price. Honestly I think its worth less.

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Agree it wouldnt make it more

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Interested to know how much would you pay for a mint one?

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Not that much more than a regular one. I don’t know much about the rarity of the error but don’t personally find it all that desirable.

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