TOPPS UPDATE SERIES
TARIK SKUBAL
— RC
FINAL GRADE
9.5
MINT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Company
TOPPS
Series
UPDATE SERIES
Name
TARIK SKUBAL
Edition
RC
Set
ROOKIE DEBUT
Number
#US284
Summary
This 2021 Topps Update Tarik Skubal Rookie Debut card is in spectacular Mint+ condition, bordering on Gem Mint. The card exhibits outstanding eye appeal with near-perfect centering on both the front and back. The corners are incredibly sharp, and the edges show virtually no signs of wear or rough cutting from the factory.
The surface is pristine, retaining its original high-gloss finish without any visible hairline scratches or print defects. This is a highly collectible rookie card of the Detroit Tigers ace, preserved in top-tier condition.
The surface is pristine, retaining its original high-gloss finish without any visible hairline scratches or print defects. This is a highly collectible rookie card of the Detroit Tigers ace, preserved in top-tier condition.
Subgrades
Centering
9.5
Excellent centering on both front and back. The front image is slightly shifted to the right but well within the 55/45 threshold for a top-tier grade. The back centering is similarly strong with only a minor top-to-bottom shift.
Corners
9.5
All four corners present as exceptionally sharp to the naked eye. Under magnification, extremely minor touch of wear is visible on the rear top-left corner, but they remain in elite condition.
Edges
9.5
Edges are clean and crisp. The front borders show no chipping or silvering. The back edges show a very clean cut with virtually no paper flaking or rough cuts.
Surface
9.5
The gloss is fully intact and highly reflective. No print lines, dimples, or scratches are visible on the front or back surfaces. The white cardstock on the reverse is bright and free of staining.
Print Quality
10
Superb print quality. The registration is perfect, colors are vibrant, and the text on both sides is sharp and legible without any ink bleeding or print hickeys.
