2022 Topps Series 2 Yu Darvish #458
Yu Darvish · Topps · Base
Player
Yu Darvish
Set
2022 Topps Series 2
Year
2022
Card #
458
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border; top-right corner shows a very minor touch of white.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily collected by Padres fans or Darvish player collectors. Steady demand for base cards often comes from set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00. Graded PSA 10 copies for higher-tier stars in this set range from $20-$40, but base veteran cards rarely trade above the cost of the plastic slab.
Description
2022 Topps Series 2 Yu Darvish base card featuring the veteran pitcher in his San Diego Padres home pinstripes. The design celebrates Topps' 75th Anniversary with the commemorative logo in the top right corner. Action shot showing Darvish mid-delivery against a blurred stadium background.
Key Features
Features veteran All-Star and fan favorite Yu Darvish; includes the Topps 75th Anniversary logo stamp; clean modern pinstripe aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for 2022 Topps; crisp printing on the 75th Anniversary logo and SD team logo; card features the standard matte/gloss finish typical of Topps flagship. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
A slight rightward centering shift is visible on the front border. Minor edge roughness on the bottom edge and a tiny touch of wear on the upper right corner may prevent a Gem Mint grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC for slow-burn sales, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
As a base card, this is best sold in a 'Team Lot' of Padres cards or a Yu Darvish player lot to justify shipping costs. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap $0.60-$1.00 tracked shipping. Grading is not recommended unless it is a personal collection item, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value.