Whether he’s launching tape-measure home runs or mowing down hitters on the mound, Shohei Ohtani has redefined what’s possible in baseball.
As his legend continues to grow, so does the demand (and price tag) for his rarest and most iconic cards.
From rookie-year gems to ultra-premium 1-of-1s, collectors have shelled out serious money to own a piece of Ohtani history.
Here are the 8 most expensive Shohei Ohtani cards ever sold at auction.
The 8 Most Valuable Shohei Ohtani Cards Ever Sold
Each card appears only once on the list, based on its highest recorded sale, even if multiple copies could rank in the top 8 (unless it’s a different parallel version).
*The list is based on previous auction sales prices according to Market Movers*
8. 2024 Topps 50/50 Club Dynasty Black Autograph Dual Relic Shohei Ohtani #SOD3
Record Sale: $173,240 (ungraded) – February 2025.
The only ungraded card sale to make this list—the 1-of-1 Dual Relic Autograph card from the ultra-premium Topps Dynasty “50/50 Club” Shohei Ohtani set, which celebrates Ohtani’s achievement as the first ever member of the 50 home runs and 50 steals in a single MLB season.
The card is one of three unique 1/1 autograph relic cards from the set, and includes an on-card gold-ink signature alongside two multicolored game-used relics.
One relic is a tag from the batting gloves worn by Ohtani when he hit his historic 50th home run of the 2024 campaign, and the second patch is a laundry tag, which is from the pants Ohtani wore for his 50th home run and 50th stolen base of the season.
It’s an absolute gem of a card, and a true piece of history for the lucky collector who owns it.
7. 2024 Transcendent Collection ‘60 Topps Autograph Superfractor Shohei Ohtani #60SFASO
Record Sale: $189,100 (graded PSA 10) – May 2025.
This 1-of-1 Superfractor parallel from 2024 Topps Transcendent reimagines the classic 1960 Topps design with a modern twist—featuring gold chrome swirl, bold retro aesthetics, and a clean on-card autograph from Ohtani.
The PSA 10-graded card blends nostalgia with elite rarity. Transcendent cards are already known for their exclusivity, but a perfect-grade Superfractor of one of MLB’s biggest superstars? That’s a dream pull.
6. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Gold Shohei Ohtani #BCRASO
Record Sale: $204,000 (graded PSA 10) – March 2025.
Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph cards are a staple of modern rookie card royalty, and it’s no different for Shohei Ohtani—his Rookie Autograph card from 2018 Bowman Chrome is his key rookie card.
The Gold Refractor parallel adds further prestige and scarcity, and is one of his most sought-after cards.
It’s one of the lower-numbered parallels, with just 50 numbered copies, and it features a crisp on-card signature. PSA 10s are obviously tough to find, and this example represents the perfect blend of scarcity, star power, and condition.
5. 2024 Topps Now Inscribed Autograph Gold Shohei Ohtani #772B
Record Sale: $225,700 (graded PSA 10) – February 2025.
Who doesn’t love a unique inscription on a sports card? Well, seeing as Ohtani is the sole member of the MLB 50/50 club, it doesn’t get much more unique than this.
Topps Now typically captures highlights in real-time, and this one was released to commemorate Ohtani’s 2024 season milestones. This 1-of-1 Gold parallel features an on-card signature along with a hand-written “50/50 club” inscription — a nod to his unprecedented 50 HR / 50 SB campaign.
Graded PSA 10, it’s a rare blend of timely storytelling, elite rarity, and pristine presentation, which helps make it one of Ohtani’s most valuable baseball cards ever sold.
4. 2018 Topps Transcendent ‘52 Topps Autograph Superfractor Shohei Ohtani #52SSOH
Record Sale: $246,440 (graded BGS 9.5) – December 2024.
Here’s another throwback-inspired masterpiece, showcasing Ohtani on a card that gives a nod to a set that many will agree is one of the greatest baseball sets ever released—1952 Topps.
It’s one of the elite Shohei Ohtani rookie cards. Fusing the classic design with the modern, ultra-rare Superfractor finish—a perfect match for Ohtani’s unique blend of old-school talent and modern star power.
Uniquely, this 1-of-1 Superfractor is the only version of the ’52 Topps Autographs line in the 2018 Topps Transcendent set, with no base or other parallels available. For collectors, it’s the only shot at owning this iconic Ohtani autograph, which is why it carries such a premium.
3. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Red Shohei Ohtani #SO
Record Sale: $312,000 (graded PSA 9) – December 2021.
The regular 2018 Bowman set included a Chrome Rookie Autographs subset, which gives Ohtani a different-looking rookie autographs card from the one we covered earlier—this one features him pitching.
It’s another one of his most coveted first-year cards, and this Red parallel adds extreme scarcity, with only 5 numbered copies.
Even without a Gem Mint grade, the extreme rarity and significance of this one helped it sell for big money during the early peak of Ohtani-mania.
2. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Shohei Ohtani #BCRASO
Record Sale: $553,140 (graded BGS 10 Black Label) – November 2024.
When this Orange parallel of the Rookie Autographs Ohtani card from 2018 Bowman Chrome sold for over half a million dollars, it became his most expensive baseball card sale of all time.
It no longer holds that title, but it’ll be forever cemented as one of Ohtani’s most significant cards.
We’ve already seen the Gold parallel (/50) above, but this Orange version is even rarer, with 25 numbered copies—the BGS 10 Black Label slab of this copy gives it further prestige.
Like the Gold version, the on-card signature and rookie card status add to the allure of this one.
1. 2024 Topps 50/50 Dynasty Black Autograph Relic Shohei Ohtani #SOD1
Record Sale: $1,067,500 (graded PSA 9) – March 2025.
This is the crown jewel of Ohtani’s card market. A true 1-of-1 Ohtani masterpiece that was his first card to break the 7-figure barrier in early 2025.
Part of the Topps Dynasty “50/50 Club” set (celebrating Ohtani’s 50 HR / 50 SB season), this Black Autograph Relic card features a large MLB logo patch from a game-worn pair of Ohtani pants, plus a sharp on-card gold-ink signature.
Graded PSA 9, it’s one of the highest-profile Ohtani cards ever produced—combining season-defining significance, stunning design, and ultra-premium branding. This sale confirmed Ohtani’s place in the upper echelon of the hobby.
