Show Off Your Error Cards Megathread!

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@pinn033

I did hear that the borders have multiple ink layers but that’s it.

My understanding is that the border is basically one thick, solid yellow layer, not multiple. It’s called a “spot color” (in contrast with a “process color” that is made up of CMYK dots that you see on the rest of the card). The other spot color used is black, which makes the text solid among other things.

Should note that I’m talking about wotc cards specifically here.

@pinn033

Does make me curious if this could be reason for gloss differences

The overall gloss of the card is actually a thin layer they spray on right at the end to give the cards a mild matte look. I believe i remember reading somewhere that it also helps prevent sheets from sticking together but don’t quote me on that

[pinn033]

Indeed i assume info on old cards doesn’t necessarily apply to newer cards because of modern printing machines or techniques. I am slowly learning about the rosette pattern so i kind of understand it all. Just need some time to digest. Hahaha
Also for the gloss i was thinking about the variations in this thread and that it maby could have something to do with the borders.

Pokemon Base Set Variants - Matte and Glossy finish

I was sorting through some bulk I got in and noticed a card that stood out a bit. It was a matte finish Pikachu card from Base set. Upon noticing it I took a look at the other bulk Pikachu cards I had to see if was physically different than the rest. Upon looking closer I did notice that I had 3 variants of print for the Base set Pikachu. So of course I reached out to @quuador to see if he knew of them and he suggested making a post here to see if anyone had any input. Before I get too much…

Here another of my error cards. (Low magenta ink cloyster) (repost from my collection thread ^^)

[wisewailmer]

Would this left charizard be considered a ink layer missing type thing like that cloyster? Ive seen a lot of these but idk what makes them official errors. Yes it is real and it just looks very orange while the rest look red. Its almost missing shadows on some text too. Not aure what it is here. I have a large sample size of the red ones and just 1 orange.

[pinn033]

Left one indeed looks more orange so it could be something similiar but i’m hesitant to give you an answer because my knowledge after the wotc era is very small and i don’t want to give bad info.

[jac2357]

Black eye charizard error. Additional ink.

[xileets]

I learn about stuff here that I never knew. After these long detailed posts, I feel like:

DK Eyewitness: End Credits

…Maybe it’s just a thing in the US.

[Tapp]

Partial-crimp Gardevoir CHR I picked up on mercari for about $6

[Caith_Sith]

So, this are a few error cards I have. First of all, my first pulled crimped card from a pack, and I really like the artwork so for me this was definitely a hit

My second -and last- crimped (pulled) card. I dont know if it’s a crimp or a crime. Check out this pool owl

This is just a simple miscut or extreme outcentering, but is a (french) Psyduck so it’s a nice piece of my collection, even if it’s not in good shape (specially on the back)

Another miscuts, in this case from code cards. Probably not desirable at all, but it’s something

Also, I dont know if this is a known error (definitely I dont think it’s common since It only happened to me in one booster pack, from all the boxes I opened): printlines in not holo cards? I have like 5-6 like this, and they all were from the same pack. Apparently look fine, but when I check them with direct light…

Bonus, as this is a fake card. But it’s a Komiya and I paid 0,5€ for it, so im fine with it

I dont seek for error/miscut cards (except If I find a Psyduck, but it’s not easy) but when I pull one, well, it’s actually pretty cool

[sircharleszard]

Was the Hoothoot pulled from a mini pack? The 3-card mini packs seem like they have a higher chance of having crimp errors.

[Caith_Sith]

nope, It was from a regular 18 packs booster box

[turtlemode]

Found some cards with shifted foil, looks kinda cool

[wisewailmer]

Is this an insufficent ink error? I could have sworn i saw one graded by cgc somewhere but i cant remember where. I remember they labeled it an error of sort but i dont remember what

[Dyl]

Can we be sure that this isn’t damage to the surface? If so, then yes this would likely fall under an insufficient ink error.

A great test would be to hold the card up to the light at an angle like this (not my card):

Any speckling would indicate insufficient ink.

[stagecoach]

So bizarre to see such an extreme departure from the norm not labeled as such. Is there a story here?

[Dyl]

This slab has the “error” indicator under the 8.5 grade, and an insufficient ink error listed on the back.

[stagecoach]

Oh I see, so subtle. I skipped right over the “error.”

[Dyl]

It is too subtle in my opinion. I wish they would change the label color or do something more noticeable!

[pfm]

I think this is actually additional ink that shouldn’t be there instead of an insufficient amount

[Dyl]

Agreed - you should see more holofoil with insufficient ink. It looks like you can see less due to the additional ink.

[quibble]

Noticed I had a Go Venusaur holo with a streak of additional ink on the back (behind top Pokémon logo). The shading on the letters is also darker near the streak.