CONNOR BEDARD
Hockey • Upper Deck Series 2
Sport & Year
Hockey • 2023-24
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Series 2
Card Number
#451
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC)
Rarity
Short Print (Commonly referred to as a Mega-Hit within the context of the series)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Mint (PSA 9 Target)
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $450 - $550; PSA 10: $900 - $1,100; PSA 9: $450 - $500
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies have fluctuated between $450 and $550. PSA 10 gems have consistently sold for over $950 as of mid-2024.
Condition Details
Visual inspection shows sharp corners and clean edges typical of a modern card pulled directly from a pack and placed in a one-touch case. Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom margin (approx 45/55). No visible surface scratches or print lines from the provided image.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for PSA or SGC grading. This is the most sought-after modern hockey card; a PSA 10 grade can double the value, making it highly worth the grading fee and turnaround time.
Card Description
Features Connor Bedard in a Chicago Blackhawks red home jersey, skating with the puck. The design includes the iconic 'Young Guns' script in stylized foil and the Blackhawks logo in the lower corner. Bedard is listed as a Center (C).
Notable Features
Official Rookie Card designation. Distinctive 'Young Guns' foil branding. This specific card represents the most hyped individual hockey card release since Connor McDavid in 2015-16.
Authentication Notes
Holofoil text 'Young Guns' and the Upper Deck logo in the corner are consistent with authentic 2023-24 Series 2 stock. The card stock depth and font spacing on the player name appear genuine.
Scanned: 2026-03-02T21:11:54.710405