Certificate #C8E75D2DF666 · Baseball
Topps Update · #83-2 · 2018
TCGAI Score
7.0
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 10 | 10 |
| Edges | 10 | 10 |
| Surface | 10 | 10 |
| Whitening | 10 | 10 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Back Clean cardstock; no print defects or scuffing.
Front Perimeter is clean.
Back Perimeter is clean.
Front The silver foil logo is perfectly intact with no scratches or dulling.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 7
$200
Raw, ungraded
$200
Grading premium
+0%
| Grade | Average | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $900 | $800 – $2,350 | 8 |
| 9 | $250 | $180 – $350 | 7 |
| 8 | $200 | $160 – $400 | 8 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de graded 8 (muestra propia=0, vecino=9). Baja confianza.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Ohtani’s continued MVP performance, Dodgers relocation, and global popularity increase demand for top-grade rookie cards.
Next months. Next 3–6 months: graded 9/10 values will rise 10–20% due to his 2026 season momentum.
Long term. 1–3 years: graded 10 copies could reach $1,500–$2,000 as top-tier rookie cards become collector staples.
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, renowned for his elite two-way ability as both a pitcher and hitter. He debuted in MLB in 2018 with the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the first Japanese player to win Rookie of the Year and be selected as an All-Star in his first season. He is a 2x MVP (2021, 2024) and one of the most iconic players in modern baseball history.
This card was first released in 2018 as part of the Topps Update Series honoring the 35th anniversary of the 1983 Topps design, specifically #83-2, featuring Ohtani as a rookie.
Condition. Check for centering, edge wear, and surface scratches. Common flaws include off-center printing, gum marks (if raw), and corner dings. Graded copies (graded 9/10) are rare due to high print volume.
Storage. Store in a hard plastic case or teammate sleeve, kept in a climate-controlled environment away from humidity and light. Use a top loader for display.
Authenticity. Fakes are unlikely due to the card's mass production, but confirm hologram labels on graded copies via graded's database. Reprints are not common; verify set designation and card number.
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