2013 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Mojo Refractor #1
Mike Trout · Topps (Bowman) · Parallel - Mojo Refractor
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2013 Bowman Chrome (Silver Slate/Mojo Refractor)
Year
2013
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), but corners and edges look sharp based on the photo. Surface appears clean without visible scratching.
Category
Parallel - Mojo Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains a blue-chip collectible. While not a rookie card, early career parallels of superstars have consistent market liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for $18-22. PSA 10 copies have seen volatility but generally settle in the $175 range during the baseball season.
Description
Stunning 2013 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout base card #1 featuring the highly sought-after Mojo Refractor finish. The card showcases Trout in his classic Angels red jersey following through on a swing. The geometric 'Mojo' pattern provides a brilliant prismatic effect when held to the light. This is an early-career parallel of a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Key Features
Features Mike Trout, arguably the greatest player of his generation, in a popular prismatic 'Mojo' refractor parallel. This specific card was distributed via retail Mega Boxes, making them more collectible than standard base chrome.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Bowman Chrome' logo has the correct refraction, the card stock thickness is consistent with 2013 production, and the intricate Mojo pattern is difficult to replicate accurately without original plates.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-to-left centering bias is visible. There is potential for surface micro-scratching common with Chrome stock, though none are prominent in this photo. Bottom right corner shows extremely minor white touch.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Trout collectors. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
If the surface is flawless, consider grading with PSA. If selling raw, include 'Mojo Refractor' and 'Angels' in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top loader in a bubble mailer; do not ship in a plain white envelope as it can damage the chrome surface.