2022 Topps Series 1 Yu Darvish #182
Yu Darvish · Topps · Base Card
Player
Yu Darvish
Set
2022 Topps Series 1
Year
2022
Card #
182
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have good centering, sharp corners, and clean edges based on the image provided. There is slight white showing on the bottom right corner tip.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Yu Darvish has a dedicated following, particularly among Padres fans and Japanese collectors, but base cards from mass-produced modern sets have very high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs exceed current market value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.25 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $30 range, but the volume of graded base cards for non-rookies is very low.
Description
2022 Topps Series 1 base card featuring San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish in his home pinstripe uniform. The card features the 75th Anniversary Topps logo in the upper right. The design includes a gray textured border and a yellow/brown Padres team color scheme.
Key Features
Features veteran All-Star and future Japanese baseball legend Yu Darvish; iconic 2022 design; 'Topps 75' anniversary logo; high-quality photography showing pitching motion.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Base cards of this era are rarely counterfeited. Correct gloss, card stock thickness, and sharp micro-printing with the Topps 75th anniversary logo are all present.
Flaws to Note
A very small touch of white is visible on the bottom right corner edge. Horizontal centering looks slightly favoring the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (for slow-burn selling), or local card shop bulk bins. Not recommended for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 'San Diego Padres Team Lot' or to a collector finishing the 2022 base set. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.