Paul Skenes
Baseball • Leaf Special Release Metal Prized Rookie
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2023
Brand & Set
Leaf - Leaf Special Release Metal Prized Rookie
Card Number
PR-50
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Numbered /20
Parallel Variant & Language
Blue Wave • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Gem Mint 10 (HGA)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50, Graded Gem Mint 10: $75 - $150
Recent Sales
Similar low-numbered Leaf Metal Paul Skenes rookie parallels have seen strong collector demand following his rapid rise in MLB, with comparable sales ranging between $60 and $130 depending on the specific parallel and grading company.
Condition Details
The card has been professionally encapsulated by HGA and graded a 10, indicating pristine centering, sharp corners, clean edges, and an immaculate surface free of major flaws.
Grading Recommendation
The card is already graded by HGA as a Gem Mint 10. Breaking it out to cross-grade with PSA or BGS is generally not recommended unless targeting a specific registry, as the current slab already securely verifies its condition.
Card Description
Features a stylized graphic depiction of Paul Skenes in a baseball uniform with celebratory confetti and ribbon patterns in the background. The bottom banner prominently displays 'PRIZED ROOKIE' and the player's name.
Notable Features
Serialized Blue Wave parallel limited to /20 (specifically 11/20 as indicated on the label). Encapsulated in a custom HGA black label slab.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and slabbed by HGA (Hybrid Grading Analysis) with a matching serial-numbered label at the top detailing the exact card specifications.
Scanned: 2026-10-06T18:32:37.220330