1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack The Legend of Zelda Screen 2 #NNO
Link (Character) · Topps · Non-Sport Scratch-Off Game Card
Player
Link (Character)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack - The Legend of Zelda Subset
Year
1989
Card #
Zelda Screen 2
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Unscratched
Category
Non-Sport Scratch-Off Game Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Retro Nintendo and Zelda memorabilia remain highly liquid with constant demand from both card collectors and video game historians.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $40-60, PSA 7: $75-100, PSA 8: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent unscratched Zelda screens have sold between $18 and $35 raw on eBay. PSA 9 examples of this specific set have reached $400+, but mid-grade examples (PSA 5-6) typically settle under $100.
Description
Original 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack scratch-off card featuring 'The Legend of Zelda'. This card shows Screen 2 depicting Link standing near a bridge facing a Peahat enemy. The card features 18 silver scratch-off circles entirely intact (unscratched), which is the primary driver of value for this vintage gaming collectible.
Key Features
Features Link from the iconic Zelda franchise; highly desirable 'Unscratched' status; classic 8-bit NES era artwork; produced by Topps under official Nintendo license.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1989 copyright text; specific matte card stock used by Topps in the late 80s; legitimate scratch-off silver ink application. High confidence in authenticity; these are rarely faked but often found damaged.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the top-right; minor edge wear on the bottom-right corner; faint surface debris near the silver foil dots. Any actual scratching of the silver surfaces would drastically reduce the value by 70-80%.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this item due to the high volume of Nintendo character collectors. Specialized 'Video Game Trading Card' groups on Facebook are also excellent venues.
Selling Tips
Do not scratch the silver circles! Market it specifically as 'Unscratched' in the title. Use a thick top-loader to prevent the silver surface from rubbing against the plastic. Grade only if you believe it can achieve a PSA 8 or higher, as lower grades often sell for close to raw prices after grading fees.