The new Pokémon Trading Card Game set "Journey Together" has just recently been released in Japan, and Pokémon fans everywhere are incredibly excited. This is primarily because the beloved Owner's Pokémon gimmick has returned, allowing collectors and competitive players to finally get their hands on cards that feature some of their favorite trainers.

Known as Battle Partners in Japan, this set contains numerous secret rare cards featuring iconic trainers such as Lillie and Hop. Pokébeach recently revealed that many of these have become incredibly valuable, with some even reaching over 300 USD each. However, it was recently revealed which card in this set is worth the most money, which apparently was never meant to exist.

Why This Pokémon Card Is So Valuable

A Misprint Creates Awesome Artwork

According to Pokébeach, the most expensive card from Battle Partners is a misprint of N's Zoroark ex. This specific misprint has the artwork from the special illustration rare printed on top of the gold variation, ultimately creating an ittedly awesome card that was, unfortunately, never meant to be. Numerous misprints like this have been found, each for approximately 80,000 Yen or just over 500 USD.

There are numerous factors that make this particular card so valuable. Pokémon cards with special art already sell for a good amount of money, and gold cards by themselves are often just as valuable, if not more so. Combining the two ultimately helps create such a unique card whose rarity only heightens its value in the market, as collectors everywhere will no doubt try to get their hands on one.

Why Misprinted Pokémon Cards Are Sought After

A True Rare Collector's Item

It is a simple fact that in any TCG game, finding a misprinted card in a pack is the equivalent of digging up a diamond. Due to their rarity and uniqueness, misprints are highly sought after. They also offer insight into the card production process, allowing collectors to appreciate all the hard work that goes into making their favorite cards.

There is no doubt that many of the cards that can be found in the Journey Together set are incredible, and this unique misprint somehow makes one of the best cards even more impressive. Even if it was completely unintentional, combining the alternate illustration with the gold background created a rare piece of art that has caught the attention of collectors everywhere. Ultimately, anyone buying a Battle Partners set should watch for this misprinted Pokémon Trading Card Game card, as they could potentially come across an incredibly valuable collectible.