2024 Topps Series 1 Shohei Ohtani Home Run Challenge #HRC-1
Shohei Ohtani · Topps · Insert / Interactive Redemption
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 - Home Run Challenge
Year
2024
Card #
HRC-1
Condition Grade
Ungraded (Raw), estimated PSA 8/9 based on eye appeal; corners show slight white touches (common for these thin-stock inserts).
Category
Insert / Interactive Redemption
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Shohei Ohtani is currently the most collected player in the hobby. Demand peaks during the regular season when the code is actually redeemable.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00 (Unscratched)
Graded Value
PSA 9: $25.00 - $35.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $80.00 (Note: Higher value as unscratched raw stock due to redemption utility)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for unscratched 2024 HRC-1 Ohtani cards range between $6.50 and $11.50 depending on shipping. Scratched versions typically sell for less than $1.00 as a base insert common.
Description
This 2024 Topps Series 1 card features Shohei Ohtani in his Los Angeles Angels uniform as part of the Home Run Challenge insert set. Unlike standard inserts, this is an interactive game card. The front displays a vibrant 'sunburst' explosion design behind Ohtani swinging a bat. The card is meant to be scratched on the back to reveal a code for online entry into a contest where collectors predict a game in which the player will hit a home run.
Key Features
Features global superstar Shohei Ohtani; potential to win a limited-edition parallel card if the code is used and Ohtani hits a home run on the selected date; last year featuring Ohtani in an Angels uniform for Topps Series 1.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. Correct Topps holographic logo, standard 20pt card stock thickness, and sharp halftone printing lines. These cards are rarely counterfeited due to the low entry cost and use of a one-time-use scratch-off code on the reverse.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening/softening on the bottom left and top left corners. Slight edge chipping typical of high-gloss, thin-stock inserts found in packs. Centering looks slightly shifted to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for quick sales), Mercari, or local card shows. eBay is preferred as it reaches the widest audience of Ohtani collectors and gamers looking for HRC codes.
Selling Tips
Do NOT scratch the code on the back if you intend to sell it; the value drop is significant (approx. 90%) once the code is revealed. Use 'UNSCRATCHED' in the listing title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.
Notes
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