Rare Topps Dynasty Shohei Ohtani card coming to auction, starting at $1
In this story:
Shohei Ohtani may be the most recognizable name in all of sports right now, even to the casual sports fan.
In the hobby, the same can be said. Collectors at shows see Ohtani cards for sale at most booths. Personal collections are also starting to fill up with Ohtani cards, as some are seeing him as a safe long term investment in the hobby.
Shohei Ohtani is on top of the sports card world right now with his autographs and rookies commanding high dollars.
A rare Ohtani autograph will be up for auction this Saturday, December 6th at 7 PM ET.
To join the event click here.
Here is what collectors need to know.
RELATED: Shohei Ohtani Cards Are Breaking Records
One of Five Topps Dynasty Shohei Ohtani card set for auction
The card to be auctioned is a 2024 Topps Dynasty, which is one of the highest end offerings that Topps has. It features Ohtani in his Los Angeles Angels uniform alongside a three color patch. Ohtani's autograph is also on the card with his name in a silver foil.
If all of this was not intriguing enough, the rarity of the card should be noted: it is limited to only five copies, with this one being numbered 2/5.
The card is highly graded with a BGS 9.5, which qualifies it in the gem mint category, an added bonus for those who collect Ohtani.
Given the card's rarity, there is no telling when it will come up for sale again. According to Card Ladder, the last known sale of this parallel card took place via auction on October 12th, 2025 when it sold ungraded for $7,800. The BGS gem mint grade will surely add some value, and collectors will have to tune in and find out just how much.
The card will start at only $1 on auction.
RELATED: Shohei Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth for the best card investment
Ohtani card set for eBay Live auction Saturday, December 6th at 7 PM ET
The event will kick off on Saturday, December 6th at 7 PM and it is hosted by dcsports87 along with Sports Cards Nonsense on eBay Live.
Other valuable single cards will be sold at the December 6 auction
Aside from the Ohtani card, other key cards will also be up for auction. It includes mid and high end singles in baseball and football:
- Patrick Mahomes
- Aaron Judge
- Nick Kurtz
- Lamar Jackson
- Ken Griffey Jr,
- Hall of Famers
- Rookies
- Prospects
- and more.
These high end MLB and NFL singles will be for sale with all cards starting at only $1. Sports Cards Nonsense and dcsports87 are co-hosting the event, and offering some of the great cards. Given the quality of names included in the event, collectors should pay close attention. Names like Ohtani and Mahomes have staying power in the hobby.
Unique event with valuable cards starting at $1
All of the singles for sale will start at only $1, so it is possible that collectors may be able to add some key cards to their collections at reasonable prices. This is truly an event that will have it all.
These types of events with high powered cards starting at just $1 are rare.
The events begins Saturday at 7ET so please join here.
Dylan is a collector based in Central Pennsylvania, and sports fan rooting for the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Pirates, and LA Lakers. He is currently attempting to collect a complete run of Topps flagship sets across football, baseball, and basketball. He is passionate about the history of the hobby including its continual growth and evolution.