1989 Topps Nintendo Game Packs The Legend of Zelda Screen 8
Link vs. Lanmola (Zelda Game Screen) · Topps · Scratch-Off Game Card
Player
Link vs. Lanmola (Zelda Game Screen)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Packs
Year
1989
Card #
Screen 8
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (Very Good - Excellent) / Authentic (Due to being scratched)
Category
Scratch-Off Game Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady. Highly collectible for Zelda fans and Nintendo historians, but demand for scratched versions is much lower than for pristine, unscratched cards commonly sought by high-end graders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $10.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $40-50, Scratched/Authentic: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for scratched Zelda screens range from $4.00 to $12.00 depending on corner condition. Unscratched versions of this specific screen can fetch $40-60 raw and significantly more in PSA 9 or 10 holders.
Description
Original 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack card featuring The Legend of Zelda. This 'Screen 8' card depicts Link facing a boss (Lanmola) in a dungeon setting. The card features the classic 8-bit aesthetic translated to line art. Please note this is a 'used' scratch-off card with several of the silver circles removed to reveal game symbols.
Key Features
Iconic vintage Nintendo collectible from the peak era of the NES; features the legendary protagonist Link; highly nostalgic for retro gaming enthusiasts; part of the first major Topps/Nintendo collaboration.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock for late 80s Topps; appropriate copyright text '©1989 Nintendo of America Inc.'; standard dot-matrix printing visible under magnification; correct silver latex scratch-off material consistency.
Flaws to Note
Major Flaw: The scratch-off surface has been partially removed (scratched), which significantly reduces value compared to an 'unscratched' mint specimen. Condition issues include visible corner softening, minor edge wear, and horizontal surface scuffing across the middle.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for these. Vintage gaming forums or Facebook groups dedicated to 'NES Collectors' or 'Zelda Merchandise' are also excellent venues for raw, played-with copies.
Selling Tips
Market this as a 'nostalgic filler' or 'starter piece' for a Zelda collection. Always clearly state in the title that it is 'SCRATCHED' or 'USED' to avoid buyer disputes. Grade only if the card was unscratched; at this level, grading fees will exceed the card's market value.