2023 Panini Chronicles Tomoyuki Sugano Crusade Orange Prizm RC #224
Tomoyuki Sugano · Panini · Rookie Card, Parallel, Orange Prizm/Refractor
Player
Tomoyuki Sugano
Set
2023 Panini Chronicles - Crusade Subset
Year
2023
Card #
#224
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom edges; corners and edges look sharp given the thick card stock, but the surface suggests typical Panini chrome-style dimples or light scuffs.
Category
Rookie Card, Parallel, Orange Prizm/Refractor
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is steady among NPB collectors and Yomiuri Giants fans, though lower overall due to the lack of MLB licensing (no Baltimore Orioles logos) on Panini products.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for base and low-end parallels of Sugano from 2023 Chronicles have ranged from $0.99 to $4.50. Similar Crusade Orange parallels for other mid-tier rookies in this set generally sell for $3-$7.
Description
This is a 2023 Panini Chronicles Crusade card featuring Japanese pitching star Tomoyuki Sugano. The card features a vibrant Orange Prizm finish with a complex geometric 'mosaic' pattern in the background. It depicts Sugano in a pitching motion with a 'Baltimore' designation and the iconic RC (Rookie Card) shield in the lower right.
Key Features
Features a prominent NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) star during his international rookie appearance in Panini products; iconic Crusade design; eye-catching Orange Prizm parallel finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. The Panini Crusade logo, the specific intricate 'orange' pattern texture, and the proper font for Sugano's name are all consistent with 2023 Chronicles production. This is not a commonly fakes card given its modern manufacture and current market value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40) towards the bottom-left corner. Surface may have micro-scratches typical of chromium-finish cards if not immediately sleeved. Potential for white chipping on the high-gloss corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach international buyers in Japan. COMC is also a good secondary option for lower-value rookie parallels to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the card's value. List as '2023 Panini Chronicles Tomoyuki Sugano Orange Crusade RC' and use a clear photo to show the reflective orange surface. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer or eBay Standard Envelope.