2000 Wizards of the Coast MLB Showdown 1st Edition Paul Shuey #138/462
Paul Shuey · Wizards of the Coast · Base Set Parallel (1st Edition)
Player
Paul Shuey
Set
2000 MLB Showdown Base Set (1st Edition)
Year
2000
Card #
138/462
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible edge wear and whitening on bottom-left, heavy scuffing on the surface, and rounded/soft corners especially on the right side.
Category
Base Set Parallel (1st Edition)
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast
Demand Level
Niche. High nostalgia for MLB Showdown players, but demand focused on Hall of Famers (Jeter, Griffey Jr, Bonds) or high-point total superstars. Shuey has very low individual player demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $30-40 (Note: Value rarely covers grading cost for this specific player)
Comparable Sales
Individual 1st Edition common/uncommon pitchers often sell for $0.99 - $1.99 in lots. Higher-end superstars like Pedro Martinez in the same set can reach $50+, but relief pitchers like Shuey remain at at bulk prices.
Description
This 2000 MLB Showdown card features Cleveland Indians reliever Paul Shuey. As a '1st Edition' designated card, it features the specific gold circle logo in the bottom left corner. The card design is rooted in the strategic tabletop game mechanics, including a Control rating of 6 and a results chart on the bottom right. The card stock is characteristic of early Wizards of the Coast gaming products.
Key Features
Desirable 1st Edition logo which denotes cards from the initial print run of the first year of the game; features the nostalgic 'Chief Wahoo' logo; part of the inaugural set of the cult-classic MLB Showdown TCG.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct matte finish and specific typography for Wizards of the Coast products of the era. The 1st Edition stamp is correctly aligned. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scuffing particularly visible over the player image and background; visible corner wear (whitening) on the bottom left and top right; rough edges along the bottom margin. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC, or MLB Showdown specific Facebook Groups/Discords.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will far exceed the market value. This card is best sold as 'set filler' for collectors looking to complete the 1st Edition 2000 master set or as part of a Cleveland Indians team lot. Use 'MLB Showdown 1st Edition' in the title to attract TCG enthusiasts.