2022 Topps Chrome Mike Trout #1 Refractor
Mike Trout · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Parallel - Refractor
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2022 Topps Chrome
Year
2022
Card #
1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; centering appears 60/40 left-to-right, corners look sharp, surface requires magnification to check for typical Chrome dimples.
Category
Base Parallel - Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains the most collected modern baseball player; refractors of his base cards are staples for player-set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $6 to $11 plus shipping. PSA 10 specimens have recently fluctuated between $80 and $110 depending on auction timing.
Description
A stunning 2022 Topps Chrome Mike Trout Refractor featuring the legendary Angels outfielder in a high-action fielding pose. The card features the signature Topps Chrome metallic finish with a rainbow refractor shine when tilted under light. The design includes the modern Topps border with the 'Angels' team logo and Trout's nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; highly collectible 'Refractor' parallel; iconic Topps Chrome brand; Card #1 in the set checklist.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps Chrome 'refractor' text on back (if visible), proper chrome stock thickness, and authentic light refraction patterns. This specific base refractor is rarely faked due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the left border. Chrome cards from this era are prone to minor surface scratches or 'print lines' which are not visible in the photo but common for the stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high traffic; COMC is a good secondary option for lower-value inserts to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Due to current grading costs ($19+), it is only worth grading if you are certain it will return a PSA 10. For a raw sale, use high-resolution photos that capture the rainbow 'refractor' shine to distinguish it from the standard base card. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer or via eBay Standard Envelope.