2018 Donruss Shohei Ohtani Promising Pros Materials Relic #PPM-SO
Shohei Ohtani · Donruss (Panini) · Rookie Relic (Game-Used/Event-Used Memorabilia)
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2018 Donruss Promising Pros Materials
Year
2018
Card #
#PPM-SO
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right. Thick stock cards are prone to edge chipping and corner wear which are visible on the bottom edge/corners.
Category
Rookie Relic (Game-Used/Event-Used Memorabilia)
Manufacturer
Donruss (Panini)
Demand Level
Strong. Ohtani is the highest-demanded player in the hobby. While Panini is unlicensed (no MLB logos), his 2018 rookie items maintain high liquidity regardless of the brand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40 - $70
Graded Value
PSA 8: $75-95, PSA 9: $125-160, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $45 to $68. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $140 mark. The market for Ohtani relic cards is currently stable with a slight upward trend following his recent MVP performances.
Description
Featured is a 2018 Donruss Shohei Ohtani Promising Pros Materials rookie-year relic card. The card showcases Ohtani in his black batting jersey with a large, clean white jersey swatch embedded on the left side. The design features a purple and blue matte finish with 'Promising PROS Materials' silver foil accents.
Key Features
True Rookie Year (2018) relic card of the modern era's most iconic player. Features official Shohei Ohtani memorabilia. Part of a popular Panini subset focusing on top prospects and debut stars.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct foil stamping depth, texture of the jersey swatch is consistent with Panini's mesh manufacturing, and the 'Donruss' logo hologram placement is correct. Not a commonly faked card due to the physical relic component.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening/chipping on the bottom left and right corners. The card is printed on thick stock, making it much harder to achieve a Gem Mint grade. Minor surface scuffing visible near the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high international volume (especially from Japanese collectors). A 7-day auction starting on a Sunday evening usually yields the most competitive price.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card if it has visible corner wear, as thick cards rarely get 10s. Use a thick 100pt top-loader for shipping. Highlight 'Rookie Relic' and 'LAA' in the title. Best sold during the MLB season when Ohtani is active.