2022 Topps Chrome Mike Trout #1 Refractor
Mike Trout · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Refractor Parallel
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2022 Topps Chrome
Year
2022
Card #
1
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border (approx 60/40); corners and edges look sharp, though standard Chrome surface dimples are common for this year.
Category
Base Refractor Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains one of the most collected active players in the hobby, and his base refractors are staple 'liquidity' cards for modern collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-95
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $6-$10 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 10 specimens have recently fluctuated between $80 and $110 depending on the auction timing.
Description
This 2022 Topps Chrome Mike Trout #1 features the legendary Angels outfielder in a vibrant fielding action shot. As a Refractor parallel, the card exhibits a stunning rainbow holographic sheen when held under light. The design features the classic 2022 Topps 'border-and-bubble' aesthetic with the 'Topps Chrome' logo in the top right and Trout's nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; Card #1 in the set; Refractor parallel adds significant eye appeal and collectible value over the standard base card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Topps Chrome' etching on the card stock, clean 'C' code logic on back (if visible), and the characteristic light refraction. This specific year/card is not frequently forged in base refractor form.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center left-to-right. Topps Chrome 2022 often suffers from 'print lines' or tiny surface dimples that can only be seen under a jeweler's loupe, which would prevent a PSA 10 grade.
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-cost shipping for the buyer.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the cost of grading will exceed the value of a PSA 9. List with keywords 'Refractor', 'Angels', and 'HOF'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced mailer.