Paul Skenes
Baseball • Topps Series 2
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Series 2
Card Number
BG-21
Card Type
Prospect / Rookie Era Insert
Rarity
Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Topps Black Gold • English
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