Recent Shohei Ohtani PSA 10 Sales After Another World Series Win
Shohei Ohtani has already broken every rule the hobby thought it understood. A two-way MVP, a global icon, and now a multi-time World Series champion, he sits at the center of one of the strongest modern player markets ever seen. Recent PSA 10 and high-grade Ohtani sales on eBay show just how deep collectors are willing to go for true grails tied to his rookie years, rare parallels, and World Series moments.
The $250,000 Goodwin Kanji Rookie
The headline sale in this recent stretch is the 2018 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Shohei Ohtani Rookie with Kanji autograph in PSA 10, which sold on September 9, 2025, for $250,000 (plus delivery). The Kanji signature has long been one of the most coveted Ohtani ink variations, combining early MLB-era timing with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic that underlines his global appeal.
Goodwin Champions is not an MLB-licensed product, but it has quietly become a home for unique autographs and early rookie content. Pair that with a Gem Mint 10, a rare inscription, and his status as a World Series champion, and the result is a six-figure sale that reads more like a Jordan or Brady level comp than a typical modern baseball card.
Bowman’s Best Red Auto /10 PSA 10: $120,000
On September 28, 2025, a 2018 Bowman’s Best “Best of 2018” Red Auto #/10 PSA 10 with a PSA 10 autograph closed at a recorded price of $120,000 via best offer. This is a color match parallel in a flagship chromium autograph line, with an on-card signature and ultra-low serial numbering.
For Ohtani, 2018 on-card rookie autographs in premium colors have become foundational pieces of his market. The Red /10 tier in Bowman’s Best is an elite chase even before you add the dual World Series narrative and MVP-level performance. In PSA 10/10, it sits in the thin air of true long-term cornerstone holdings for high end collectors.
One-of-One Rookie Ink Near $100,000
One-of-one rookie autos continue to track like blue-chip assets. On September 20, 2025, a 2018 Panini Chronicles Studio Shohei Ohtani Rookie 1/1 autograph sold for $99,917 (plus delivery). While Panini lacks MLB logos, its 1/1 rookie autos sit in a narrow lane of scarcity that still commands major attention.
For collectors, the draw is simple: a unique, non-repeatable Ohtani rookie autograph at a time when his career arc continues to trend toward inner-circle all-time status. No second print run, no parallels, just a single copy tied to his rookie year.
Bowman Chrome Color Autos: The Core of the Market
Across September and October 2025, multiple 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani autograph and color refractor PSA slabs traded between roughly $35,000 and $65,000. These are among the most important modern baseball cards for any player, and Ohtani is no exception.
- 2018 Bowman Chrome Green Auto /99 PSA 10 sold on September 30, 2025, for $65,000 (best offer accepted).
- 2018 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Auto /50 PSA 9 sold on September 28, 2025, for $64,000.
- Multiple 2018 Bowman Chrome base autos PSA 9 sold in the $21,000-$35,000 range via best offer or auction.
Bowman Chrome is widely viewed as the keystone of modern baseball prospecting. Ohtani’s rookie autos in this product blend the early Angels era with on-card ink and sharp, recognizable designs. Green and gold refractors in particular have become mid-tier color grails, offering a blend of rarity and liquidity that many investors and long-term PC collectors target.
Topps Chrome Rookie Autos and Refractors: A Second Pillar
Topps Chrome remains a second major pillar for Ohtani investors and collectors, and the recent sales list backs that up.
- 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Auto Gold Refractor #RA-SO /50 PSA 10 hit a $50,000 Buy It Now on October 1, 2025.
- Two copies of the 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Auto #RA-SO PSA 10 sold in November 2025 for around $27,000-$34,500 via best offer.
- A 2018 Topps Chrome True Blue Rookie Auto /150 PSA 8 and a separate Blue Refractor Auto /150 PSA 8 with a 10 autograph grade each moved around the $25,000 level.
For collectors who want MLB logos, Chrome rookies, and on-card ink, this is the core lane. As Ohtani adds rings and milestones, these cards act as direct, visual snapshots of his entry into MLB, graded and certified at scale.
World Series Specific: 2024 Topps Now Champs Auto /5 PSA 10
On October 21, 2025, a 2024 Topps Now Shohei Ohtani World Series Champs Autograph 1/5 PSA 10 sold via best offer at an asking level of $49,999.99. This card ties his autograph directly to a World Series title with the Dodgers, making it an event-specific piece that resonates beyond standard rookie content.
Topps Now is built around moments. In Ohtani’s case, championship moments are likely to form a key subset of his long-term portfolio. Low serial numbered, graded 10 copies that explicitly call out the championship context are already trading like future timeline markers of his career.
Ultra Short Print Rookie Autos and Rare Inserts
Several other early-career Ohtani PSA 10 autographs and short prints have cleared at impressive numbers, reinforcing demand across brands.
- 2018 Topps Brooklyn Purple /5 Rookie Auto PSA 10/10 sold mid-October 2025 via best offer near $50,000.
- 2018 Bowman Chrome Sterling Auto Refractor /30 PSA 10 sold October 22, 2025, for $47,990.
- 2018 Topps Finest Gold Refractor Auto /50 PSA 10/10 sold October 3, 2025, for just under $40,000.
These are not the flagship lines like Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome, but they fill out the upper tier of Ohtani’s rookie portfolio. Low serial numbers, Gem Mint grades, and strong autograph quality keep them anchored in a tight segment of the market that tends to move with his on-field headlines.
Non-Auto Refractors: Blue, Gold, and /499 Heat
It is not just autographs. Color refractors of Ohtani’s rookies in PSA 10 have charted impressive levels as well.
- 2018 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor Rookie /150 PSA 10 sold in October 2025 for about $40,000.
- Multiple copies of the 2018 Bowman Chrome Batting Refractor /499 PSA 10 have sold between $20,000 and $26,000, with one jersey-match 17/499 lot marketed as a “True 1/1” closing around $50,000-$60,000 across separate listings.
- 2018 Topps Chrome and Chrome Update Gold Refractors /50 PSA 10 have fetched around $20,000-$25,000.
These sales show that collectors still target non-auto color as a premium play, especially when it is tied to iconic rookie designs and low population PSA 10s. The /499 Bowman refractor, once seen as a mid-tier card, now trades like a centerpiece for many Ohtani-focused collections.
Japanese-Era and International Issues Still Climb
Even as MLB rookies dominate the top of the market, Ohtani’s pre-MLB and international cards have not been left behind.
- A pair of 2013 BBM Nippon Ham Fighters F2 A & B Gold Ohtani rookies in PSA 10 sold on October 19, 2025, for $25,000.
- A 2013 BBM 1st Version Red Wing Gold Foil /100 PSA 9 moved for $20,000 out of Japan on September 25, 2025.
These BBM cards document Ohtani’s earliest professional years in Japan. For collectors who see him as a global figure, they function as pre-rookie anchors and are increasingly treated in the same way premier NPB Ichiro or Darvish issues have been, only at a higher economic tier.
World Series Era Dodgers and Later-Year Grails
Ohtani’s Dodgers era is also starting to register significant PSA 10 sales in parallel with his championships and historic production.
- 2025 Topps Finest Superfractor 1/1 PSA 10 sold in November 2025 for nearly $60,000 via best offer.
- A 2024 Topps 50/50 Chrome Superfractor HR #33 1/1 PSA 10 changed hands at a $25,000 best offer level on November 7, 2025.
- 2024 Bowman Chrome Orange Auto /25 PSA 10 (Japan WBC themed) sold for about $40,000.
These cards capture a different phase of Ohtani’s story: not the unknown rookie, but the fully formed superstar chasing titles with the Dodgers and dominating on a global stage, including the World Baseball Classic. For many collectors, pairing early Angels rookies with Dodgers championship-era 1/1s and low-numbered parallels has become the ideal way to build a complete Ohtani run.
What These Sales Mean For Collectors
All of these realized prices land after Ohtani has added another World Series ring, consolidated his MVP resume, and continued to deliver as both an ace-level pitcher and a middle-of-the-order bat. For collectors, the pattern is clear:
- True rookie autos in Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome remain the core. High grades and color parallels command deep, consistent interest.
- Event-tied cards, especially World Series and WBC moments, are emerging as a distinct tier. Topps Now and themed inserts tied to championships are more than just novelty pieces.
- One-of-ones and ultra-short prints are settling into six-figure and high five-figure territory. These are functioning like long-term vault assets for serious investors.
- Japanese and early BBM issues are gaining traction. They appeal to collectors who want the full story, from Hokkaido to Los Angeles.
Shohei Ohtani’s market now looks less like a typical star’s and more like that of a cross-era icon, with modern chrome rookies, championship moments, and international issues all competing for a place at the top of hobby want lists. As long as he continues to rewrite what is possible on a baseball field, these PSA 10 sales are likely to remain a benchmark for the modern card era.
