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 10 most expensive Shohei Ohtani cards ever sold at auction.
The 10 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 10 (unless it’s a different parallel version).
*The list is based on previous auction sales prices according to Market Movers*
10. 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.
9. 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.
8. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Shohei Ohtani #SO
Record Sale: $244,000 (graded BGS 9.5) – November 2025.
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 the orange parallel has only 25 numbered copies, so the scarcity helps make it super-valuable.
7. 2018 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Goudey Sport Royalty Autographs '19 Goodwin Champions Update Shohei Ohtani #SRA-SO
Record Sale: $292,800 (graded PSA 10) – September 2025.
This Shohei Ohtani Goudey Sport Royalty Autograph from 2019 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions is one of the rare Kanji-signed cards.
The scarce Kanji Ohtani autograph is beautifully displayed in bold blue ink.
With only a handful graded at this elite level, its combination of rarity, condition, and cultural significance makes it one of Ohtani’s most desirable early autographs.
6. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Red Shohei Ohtani #SO
Record Sale: $312,000 (graded PSA 9) – December 2021.
We’ve just covered the Orange (/25) parallel version of this card, but this Red parallel adds further rarity, with only 5 numbered copies.
Even without a Gem Mint grade, the extreme rarity and rookie-card status helped it sell for big money during the early peak of Ohtani-mania.
5. 2025 Topps Sterling Nameplates Autograph Shohei Ohtani #SNP-SO
Record Sale: $336,000 (ungraded) – October 2025.
This Shohei Ohtani 1/1 Bat Barrel Autograph is unlike anything else in the hobby. At first glance, it’s a premium signed barrel card—but a closer look reveals something far more special.
Both the autograph and bat barrel are inscribed in Kanji, marking the first card of its kind.
Adding to its lore, the bat piece traces back to a game on September 25, 2020, when Ohtani faced the Dodgers, playing for the Angels, despite it being a Dodgers Ohtani card.
4. 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Shohei Ohtani #BCRASO
Record Sale: $533,140 (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.
3. 2018 Topps Transcendent Collection '52 Topps Autographs Superfractor Shohei Ohtani #52S-SOH
Record Sale: $542,900 (graded BGS 9.5) – November 2025.
This ticks a lot of boxes: A 1/1 rookie-year card, with a hard-signed autograph, and a throwback design to one 1952, of the greatest and most beloved Topps sets of all time.
It’s one of the elite Shohei Ohtani rookie cards. Fusing the classic design with the popular modern Superfractor finish.
Uniquely, this 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.
2. 2018 Topps Finest Autographs Shohei Ohtani #FA-SO
Record Sale: $585,600 (graded PSA 10) – September 2025.
This Ohtani Topps Finest Autograph rookie card is one of the most sought-after modern baseball cards in existence.
It features Ohtani’s signature written in Kanji, an ultra-rare version of his autograph that’s far more elusive than his standard Latin-script signature.
It’s not a numbered card, but the signature makes it unique. The value is also helped by the rookie-year release.
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.
