2024 Topps Series 2 Tarik Skubal All-Star Game Foilboard #424
Tarik Skubal · Topps · Parallel, Insert, Foilboard
Player
Tarik Skubal
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 (All-Star Foilboard Variant)
Year
2024
Card #
424
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears well-centered with sharp corners visible through the binder sleeve. Surface appears clean, though foilboard cards are highly susceptible to micro-scratching.
Category
Parallel, Insert, Foilboard
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Tarik Skubal is currently one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, and Tigers collectors are actively seeking his 2024 parallels during his Cy Young-caliber season.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 2024 Topps foilboard parallels for star pitchers range from $5 to $12. Base versions sell for under $1, making this the more desirable variant.
Description
This 2024 Topps Series 2 Tarik Skubal features the vibrant 'All-Star Game' foilboard pattern, utilizing a rainbow holographic background with floating baseball icons. The Detroit Tigers ace is captured in his pitching motion. The card features a high-gloss finish and the classic Topps logo in the top left, with the player name in stylized yellow and red text at the bottom.
Key Features
Features 2024 AL Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal; unique All-Star Game patterned foilboard parallel; low-population compared to base cards; visually striking holographic effect.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 2024 Topps stock thickness; accurate color registration in the Detroit Tigers logo; high-quality holographic refraction consistent with official Topps manufacturing. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Foilboard cards are notorious for print lines and 'dimples.' The bottom edge shows very slight white chipping typical of foil stock. Being stored in a multi-card binder page can cause surface scuffing if not first placed in a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to capture the 'player hot' market. It could also sell quickly on COMC or Twitter/X within the 'Card Ladder' or 'Baseball Cards' communities.
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the binder and place it in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately. Take photos outside of the binder to show the surface quality. Use keywords like 'Cy Young,' 'Parallel,' and 'Rare' in the title. Sell now while Skubal's performance is peaking.