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* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Magnemite|53}}''': A blue ink printer hickey on Magnemite's forehead on unlimited print. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Magnemite|53}}''': A blue ink printer hickey on Magnemite's forehead on unlimited print. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}}''': "Ghost Stamp Pikachu". A yellow cheeks shadowless design error with an incomplete 1st edition stamp reading only the outline of "E ITION", missing the "1" and the "D." This error has been found inside gold-strip shadowless "Zap!" theme decks. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}}''': "Ghost Stamp Pikachu". A yellow cheeks shadowless design error with an incomplete 1st edition stamp reading only the outline of "E ITION", missing the "1" and the "D." This error has been found inside gold-strip shadowless "Zap!" theme decks. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}}''': A few unlimited cards have been found with a medium sized yellow ink hickey over the word "Pikachu" in | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}}''': A few unlimited cards have been found with a medium sized yellow ink hickey over the word "Pikachu" in its Thunder Jolt attack. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Ponyta|60}}''': A medium sized magenta printer hickey can be found in the sky above Ponyta's tail of unlimited prints. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Ponyta|60}}''': A medium sized magenta printer hickey can be found in the sky above Ponyta's tail of unlimited prints. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Rattata|61}}''': Two small magenta ink dots can be found in varying degrees above the set symbol area of shadowless prints. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Rattata|61}}''': Two small magenta ink dots can be found in varying degrees above the set symbol area of shadowless prints. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Squirtle|63}}''': "Red Diamond Squirtle". A small diamond of red ink can be found over the "ve" in "prevent" in the Withdraw attack of shadowless prints. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Squirtle|63}}''': "Red Diamond Squirtle". A small diamond of red ink can be found over the "ve" in "prevent" in the Withdraw attack of shadowless prints. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Squirtle|63}}''': Unlimited Squirtle can be found missing the "tle" of | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Squirtle|63}}''': Unlimited Squirtle can be found missing the "tle" of its name. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Staryu|65}}''': A magenta printer hickey can be found at the top left corner of the artwork of unlimited prints. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Staryu|65}}''': A magenta printer hickey can be found at the top left corner of the artwork of unlimited prints. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Tangela|66}}''': "Blue Stain Tangela". A large blue ink stain hickey can be found on the artwork at the right side of unlimited prints. This is one of the largest repeating printer hickies in the set. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Tangela|66}}''': "Blue Stain Tangela". A large blue ink stain hickey can be found on the artwork at the right side of unlimited prints. This is one of the largest repeating printer hickies in the set. | ||
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'''Uncorrected Errors:''' | '''Uncorrected Errors:''' | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Gyarados|6}}''': All Base Set Gyarados were printed with the "6/102" too far to the left. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Gyarados|6}}''': All Base Set Gyarados were printed with the "6/102" too far to the left. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Machamp|8}}''': The shadowless version has the | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Machamp|8}}''': The shadowless version has the Fighting symbols in all four of the Fighting Energy symbols noticeably shifted to the right. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Kakuna|33}}''': In the 1st Edition and shadowless versions of this card, the bio incorrectly reads "Length: 22 lbs" instead of "Weight: 22 lbs". | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Kakuna|33}}''': In the 1st Edition and shadowless versions of this card, the bio incorrectly reads "Length: 22 lbs" instead of "Weight: 22 lbs". | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Bulbasaur|44}}''': In the 1st Edition and shadowless versions of this card, the bio incorrectly reads "Length: 15 lbs" instead of "Weight: 15 lbs". | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Bulbasaur|44}}''': In the 1st Edition and shadowless versions of this card, the bio incorrectly reads "Length: 15 lbs" instead of "Weight: 15 lbs". | ||
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* '''No Symbol Errors''': A large print run of unlimited Jungle holo rares was printed without the Jungle symbol designed into the black plate. A handful have been found with missing yellow ink ovals usually found by finding blue ovals on the grass type Pokémon. | * '''No Symbol Errors''': A large print run of unlimited Jungle holo rares was printed without the Jungle symbol designed into the black plate. A handful have been found with missing yellow ink ovals usually found by finding blue ovals on the grass type Pokémon. | ||
* '''Red Line Rares''': Some 1st edition nonholo rares have been found with horizontal magenta ink lines over the middle of the artwork and some with large ink drips. Extremely rare. Current estimation for known pop<10. | * '''Red Line Rares''': Some 1st edition nonholo rares have been found with horizontal magenta ink lines over the middle of the artwork and some with large ink drips. Extremely rare. Current estimation for known pop<10. | ||
* '''Holo Shifts''': A handful of unlimited holo | * '''Holo Shifts''': A handful of unlimited holo cards have been found with a misaligned holo effect. These are highly regarded as the error grails for each set. | ||
* '''Pink Back Rares''': A handful of 1st edition nonholo rares have been found with a major magenta ink stain horizontally across the back middle of the card. The size of the stain varies from only covering the top of the Poké Ball to also covering the word "Pokémon." | * '''Pink Back Rares''': A handful of 1st edition nonholo rares have been found with a major magenta ink stain horizontally across the back middle of the card. The size of the stain varies from only covering the top of the Poké Ball to also covering the word "Pokémon." | ||
* '''Yellow Screen Holos''': A handful of unlimited holos have been found with vertical yellow lines across all or part of the card. This error is also known for rarely happening on unlimited Machamp cards, shadowless holos, and unlimited Gym Heroes holos. | * '''Yellow Screen Holos''': A handful of unlimited holos have been found with vertical yellow lines across all or part of the card. This error is also known for rarely happening on unlimited Machamp cards, shadowless holos, and unlimited Gym Heroes holos. | ||
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==={{TCG|Base Set 2}}=== | ==={{TCG|Base Set 2}}=== | ||
'''Corrected Errors:''' | '''Corrected Errors:''' | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Charizard|4}}''': A few copies have been found with the same additional white ink smear across the holo making a section of nonholo. It goes from the bottom left up to the right under | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Charizard|4}}''': A few copies have been found with the same additional white ink smear across the holo making a section of nonholo. It goes from the bottom left up to the right under its face. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Poliwrath|15}}''': Many Poliwrath holo have a small blue ink dot on the swirl of | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Poliwrath|15}}''': Many Poliwrath holo have a small blue ink dot on the swirl of its body. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Magmar|51}}''': "Blue Flame Magmar". A handful of copies have been found with a large blue ink area above its tail in the artwork. An obstruction likely caused the area to be missing the magenta and yellow ink. This is one of the most popular and most sought after Wizards of the Coast errors. | * '''{{TCG ID|Base Set 2|Magmar|51}}''': "Blue Flame Magmar". A handful of copies have been found with a large blue ink area above its tail in the artwork. An obstruction likely caused the area to be missing the magenta and yellow ink. This is one of the most popular and most sought after Wizards of the Coast errors. | ||
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* '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Charmander|50}}''': "Black Dot Error". A black ink dot can be found on unlimited prints on the "d" in Charmander's name. | * '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Charmander|50}}''': "Black Dot Error". A black ink dot can be found on unlimited prints on the "d" in Charmander's name. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Dark Raticate|51}}''': A handful of unlimited Dark Raticates have been found with horizontal yellow roller stains across the card. This error has been found on other common and uncommon cards but is most common on Dark Raticate. | * '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Dark Raticate|51}}''': A handful of unlimited Dark Raticates have been found with horizontal yellow roller stains across the card. This error has been found on other common and uncommon cards but is most common on Dark Raticate. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Diglett|52}}''': A handful of unlimited cards have been found with brown looking speckles/streaks of ink across | * '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Diglett|52}}''': A handful of unlimited cards have been found with brown looking speckles/streaks of ink across its face in the artwork. Possibly caused by oversaturated cyan. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Grimer|57}}''': "Blue Tape Obstruction". Over 3 unlimited copies have been found with a massive tape looking obstruction at the bottom half of the card. The object packed additional blue ink with a yellow cloud of missing blue ink around it. This card has been found 3 times with a connecting Sleep! trainer card with the bottom half missing the blue ink appearing to have a cloudy pink stain. | * '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Grimer|57}}''': "Blue Tape Obstruction". Over 3 unlimited copies have been found with a massive tape looking obstruction at the bottom half of the card. The object packed additional blue ink with a yellow cloud of missing blue ink around it. This card has been found 3 times with a connecting Sleep! trainer card with the bottom half missing the blue ink appearing to have a cloudy pink stain. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Machop|59}}''': A few unlimited copies were found with the Rocket set symbol partially faded at the bottom right of the "R". | * '''{{TCG ID|Team Rocket| Machop|59}}''': A few unlimited copies were found with the Rocket set symbol partially faded at the bottom right of the "R". | ||
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* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Poliwrath|9}}''' This card has been found a bunch of times with a square shaped holobleed obstruction error at the bottom left of the artwork on unlimited holos. Was also found on a first edition holo. | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Poliwrath|9}}''' This card has been found a bunch of times with a square shaped holobleed obstruction error at the bottom left of the artwork on unlimited holos. Was also found on a first edition holo. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Scizor|10}}''' A few unlimited holos have been found with all the white undercoat ink smeared to the right of where it should be. Almost like a half holo effect of additional ink. | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Scizor|10}}''' A few unlimited holos have been found with all the white undercoat ink smeared to the right of where it should be. Almost like a half holo effect of additional ink. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Umbreon|13}}''' Holo Umbreon commonly has holobleed over | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Umbreon|13}}''' Holo Umbreon commonly has holobleed over its body. | ||
* '''Square Cut Holos''': WotC gave a handful of people in the Pokémon community full sets of square cut unlimited holos. | * '''Square Cut Holos''': WotC gave a handful of people in the Pokémon community full sets of square cut unlimited holos. | ||
* '''Crimps''': This set has a special "Belgium Long Crimp" which has a longer style compared to the USA booster box crimp. For some reason Belgium printed some Unlimited booster packs for this set. This set has a significantly high amount of rares partial crimped. | * '''Crimps''': This set has a special "Belgium Long Crimp" which has a longer style compared to the USA booster box crimp. For some reason Belgium printed some Unlimited booster packs for this set. This set has a significantly high amount of rares partial crimped. | ||
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* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Umbreon|32}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited Nonholos): The black eye in the Psychic symbol on nonholo Umbreon's resistance is larger than normal. | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Umbreon|32}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited Nonholos): The black eye in the Psychic symbol on nonholo Umbreon's resistance is larger than normal. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Kakuna|41}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited): The copyright text of all Neo Discovery cards is "1995-2001", but Kakuna was accidentally printed "1995-2000". | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Kakuna|41}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited): The copyright text of all Neo Discovery cards is "1995-2001", but Kakuna was accidentally printed "1995-2000". | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Unown O|69}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited): The first sentence of | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Unown O|69}}''' (1st Ed and Unlimited): The first sentence of its Pokémon Power is misspelled "Once during you turn" instead of "your turn". | ||
==={{TCG|Neo Revelation}}=== | ==={{TCG|Neo Revelation}}=== | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Ampharos|1}}''' A few 1st editions have been found with an extra white ink spray to the right of Ampharos. | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Ampharos|1}}''' A few 1st editions have been found with an extra white ink spray to the right of Ampharos. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Raichu|21}}''' A handful of 1st edition Raichus have been found with a massive ink splatter over | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Raichu|21}}''' A handful of 1st edition Raichus have been found with a massive ink splatter over its face and down to the Thundershock attack of gold border and black ink. | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Rocket's Hideout|63}}''' A couple unlimited copies have been found with a rectangular shaped blue obstruction at the bottom right over the set symbol. | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Rocket's Hideout|63}}''' A couple unlimited copies have been found with a rectangular shaped blue obstruction at the bottom right over the set symbol. | ||
* '''Double Printed Backs''': About a dozen unlimited uncommons were found having a double printed and inverted back giving the backs a very trippy look. The sheet would have somehow went through the printer a second time upside-down while printing the Poké Ball backs. | * '''Double Printed Backs''': About a dozen unlimited uncommons were found having a double printed and inverted back giving the backs a very trippy look. The sheet would have somehow went through the printer a second time upside-down while printing the Poké Ball backs. | ||
* '''Blurry Text Holos/Double Print Holos''': At least 10 Unlimited holos have been found with a 3D blurry text effect from a black double print. This is the result of the black plate misaligning from | * '''Blurry Text Holos/Double Print Holos''': At least 10 Unlimited holos have been found with a 3D blurry text effect from a black double print. This is the result of the black plate misaligning from its blanket, which prints a small amount of sheets of gray 3D images before quickly fading away. | ||
* '''Inverted Backs''': A few unlimited nonholos have been found with inverted backs from three different sources. (Rare Nonholo Suicune 27, Uncommon Unown Y 40, Uncommon Balloon Berry 60) | * '''Inverted Backs''': A few unlimited nonholos have been found with inverted backs from three different sources. (Rare Nonholo Suicune 27, Uncommon Unown Y 40, Uncommon Balloon Berry 60) | ||
* '''Double Holo Variants''': 1st edition and unlimited holos have two variants. Some artworks have more holo showing than the other due to a design change having less white undercoat ink. The variant seems more rare to find in 1st editions. | * '''Double Holo Variants''': 1st edition and unlimited holos have two variants. Some artworks have more holo showing than the other due to a design change having less white undercoat ink. The variant seems more rare to find in 1st editions. | ||
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==={{TCG|Neo Destiny}}=== | ==={{TCG|Neo Destiny}}=== | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Larvitar|70}}''': A couple unlimited copies were found with a major blue ink stain over | * '''{{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Larvitar|70}}''': A couple unlimited copies were found with a major blue ink stain over its body all the way up over the 40 HP and cut off by the border. | ||
* '''Shining Holo Shifts''': The Shinings are rarely found with noticable holo shifts. | * '''Shining Holo Shifts''': The Shinings are rarely found with noticable holo shifts. | ||
* '''Missing Shining Errors''': A handful of Shinings have been found with large sections of missing holo. A Celebi was even found completely missing the shining holo. | * '''Missing Shining Errors''': A handful of Shinings have been found with large sections of missing holo. A Celebi was even found completely missing the shining holo. | ||