Paul Skenes

BaseballTopps Series 2

Paul Skenes from Topps Series 2

Sport & Year

Baseball2024

Brand & Set

Topps - Topps Series 2

Card Number

BG-21

Card Type

Prospect / Rookie Era Insert

Rarity

Insert

Parallel Variant & Language

Topps Black GoldEnglish

Condition & Value Assessment

Condition Grade

Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)

Estimated Market Value

$10.00 - $25.00 Raw; $50.00 - $80.00 in PSA 10

Recent Sales

Recent sales on eBay for raw copies range between $12 and $22 depending on the day's auction activity. Graded Gem Mint copies have fetched a premium due to Skenes' high-profile debut.

Condition Details

Generally sharp corners; however, vertical centering appear slightly shifted top-to-bottom. Minor surface micro-scratches possible on the foil-heavy background common to this set.

Grading Recommendation

Only worth grading if the card is perfectly centered and surface is flawless. Skenes is highly collectible, but as a non-numbered insert, a grade lower than a 10 will likely not exceed the cost of the grading service.

Card Description

Paul Skenes is depicted in his Pittsburgh Pirates black 'City Connect' style jersey, number 30, mid-pitching motion. The design is a modern revival of the 1993 Topps Black Gold set, featuring a black background with a gold-colored 'X' graphic and sparkling foil texture.

Notable Features

Features the 'Topps Black Gold' logo; Paul Skenes was the #1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft; high-gloss holographic foil surface.

Authentication Notes

Consistent with authentic 2024 Topps Series 2 retail/hobby production; foil patterns and font typefaces match official releases.

Scanned: 2026-05-16T22:59:37.645906

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