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Short Print
Also known as: SP, Super Short Print, SSP
A Short Print (SP) is a card that is intentionally printed in smaller quantities than the regular base cards in a set, making it harder to find in packs. Short prints can vary widely in rarity — a standard SP might appear roughly 1-in-4 packs, while a Super Short Print (SSP) could be 1-in-500 or rarer. Photo variations, rookie variations, and "action" variants are common forms of short prints. SPs often feature a slightly different photo or design element that distinguishes them from the regular base card.
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