Summary
A fan of thePokemon Trading Card Gamewas in for an unexpected surprise out of a fresh pack, pulling an extremely rare and unusual card. The trading card game based on the beloved monster-catching franchise has seen plenty of expensive and highly sought-after cards over the years, from all-time classics to stunning modern cards. Cards like “Base Set” Charizard have often been among the most coveted collector’s items, while recent cards likethe Umbreon cards from Evolving Skiesand Prismatic Evolutions have seen massive price points. Now, one fan has found a more unusual treasure in a pack.
While extremely rare, manyPokemon TCGfans have run into, or likely seen, some of the game’s occasional printing errors. The automated assembly line production ofPokemoncards and packs has infrequently seen print errors make their way into packs, with many being prized as rare occasions of a massive card game’s mistakes. Misprints or mis-cuts often fetch high price points as sought-after collector’s items, given their scarcity andPokemon’s passionate fanbase. Now, one fan is sharing their unusual find from a pack ofPokemoncards.
Reddit user Dall3578 shared their spectacular find to the officialPokemon Trading Card Gamesubreddit, showing off their unusual misprint. The card features one half of the card face for the Astral Radiance set’s “Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX” on the right side, with half of the art for “Ice Rider Calyrex V” on the left side. The back also features a further example of the egregious “miscut,” with halves of a normal card back spliced together.The rarePokemoncardalso appears to be improperly angled, with each card face tilted diagonally.
Reddit User Pulls Rare Miscut Pokemon Card from Booster Pack
The unique miscut saw many impressed fans congratulating the user on their incredible find. Many commented on the extreme rarity of the misprint, given the two cards' position within Astral Radiance’s “Trainer Gallery” subset, and suggesting that the user should have the card professionally graded. Some fans also pointed out that the Ice Rider Calyrex’s misprint likely meant there are more miscuts fromthe samePokemon TCGsetlocated elsewhere. Others suggested that the user should visit the devoted “Pokemonmisprints” subreddit for more information about the card.
The Reddit user’s lucky find comes asPokemon TCGhype has hit a fever pitch throughout recent months. The newly-released Prismatic Evolutions has been one of the game’s most hyped expansion sets, with “Special Illustration Rare” cards featuring each of the Eeveelutions. The frenzy over the set has been so great amongst fans and collectors that evenGameStop has limited sales of thePokemon TCGsetto two per customer. The unique Calyrex miscut should look to be a highly sought-after collector’s item or a unique piece for the Reddit user’s personal collection.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
