In this guide, we’ll take a look at the most iconic Blastoise error cards to hit the market over the last few decades.
Looking for something even rarer than misprints? Before diving into the main list, be sure to check out my article about the ultra-rare Blastoise Test Print, a fascinating piece of pre-release history that predates the standard English TCG launch.
Blastoise Holo Shift
Holo shifts are probably the most sought-after Blastoise misprints. They occur when the card’s printed ink layers and its underlying holographic foil layer become misaligned during the factory manufacturing process.
No Stage Blastoise
The Base Set Blastoise missing the word ‘Stage’ is a repeated error caused by an obstruction on the black ink layer. An obstruction occurs when foreign debris, such as paper dust or dried ink, gets stuck on the printing plate during production and prevents the black ink from transferring onto the card sheet.
No Illustrator Blastoise
The Base Set Blastoise missing the word ‘Illus’ is also an obstruction and a repeated error. As I said for the Blastoise No Stage, an obstruction occurs when foreign debris gets stuck on the printing plate during production and prevents the black ink from transferring onto the card sheet.
Blastoise Red Dot Error
Another famous Blastoise misprint is the so-called “Blastoise Red Dot“, which features a magenta ink dot printed directly above the three Water Energy symbols for its Hydro Pump attack.
Blastoise Base Set Errors
As you can see throughout this page, the most famous and highly sought-after misprints among collectors occurred on Base Set Blastoise.
Blastoise Missing Holo Layer
As you can see from the image above, this Shadowless Blastoise is completely missing its holographic layer. This error likely occurred because non-foil cardstock was accidentally fed into the printing press during production.
Blastoise Miscut
Blastoise miscuts can be found in virtually every set. The image above highlights one of the rarest examples: a Shadowless Blastoise miscut along both axes, an anomaly rarely seen in card production.
Blastoise 25th Anniversary Error Card
The back of this Blastoise 25th Anniversary has additional black ink. This error occurred on several cards of the Celebrations set.
Blastoise Error Card Value
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