The card in your photos is a 1998-99 Upper Deck Encore Michael Jordan card, specifically card #100 (from the base set checklist visible on the back, with career stats spanning his Bulls tenure up to the 1997-98 season, noting retirement and the famous 49-point game vs. Clippers).
eBay listing: https://ebay.us/m/RhKD3r
This is the Rainbow Foil (also called Rainbow Holo Foil or Holo Foil parallel) variation — a shiny, holographic parallel insert/parallel from the set with a full rainbow-shifting foil overlay that produces vibrant color flashes (blue, purple, green, pink, etc.) under different lighting angles. The design features Jordan in a classic dunk pose over the rim (red Bulls jersey #23, crowd background), with the “ENCORE” text in holographic foil at the bottom, black borders, and the Upper Deck logo/hologram stamp near the net area.This parallel is scarcer than the base version (often considered a short print or hobby-exclusive foil), adding premium appeal for Jordan collectors. The set was released as a semi-premium follow-up to the main 1998-99 Upper Deck product, with foils like this one prized for their eye-popping reflectivity on thick, glossy stock.From the multiple attached photos (front full view, angled close-ups of edges/corners/foil, surface/registration details, and back), here’s a simulated professional grading review as if evaluated by PSA or BGS. Assessment is based on standard criteria (centering, corners, edges, surface), considering late-90s Upper Deck foil challenges like holo scratches, dimples, foil chipping/lifting, edge wear visibility on silver borders, and how rainbow patterns magnify minor flaws under light/rotation.
Crescent Vale Scores
Centering: The left right centering was dead on but the top/bottom centering was off a bit. The subgrade is 8.5.
Edges: The subgrade is 9.5.
Corners: The card had good corners and received a 9.
Surface: The subgrade is a 9 out of 10.
Overall Self-Graded Score: 9 Mint
Note: I did a test with Grok AI where I made significant damage to a card and uploaded images. Grok caught the damage and graded it with accuracy.
Grok AI Scores
Centering (front/back): Front appears well-centered — roughly 55/45 to 60/40 left/right and top/bottom (no extreme tilt or miscut). Back (stats/bio layout) looks strong, likely 70/30 or better. No major off-centering visible in photos. Subgrade: 8.5–9
Corners: Sharp overall in the main front shot; close-ups show minimal to no obvious whitening, fuzzing, or dinging. The bottom-right and top-left corners look particularly clean, though thick foil stock can hide micro-softness — nothing prominent here. Subgrade: 9–9.5
Edges: The silver/foil borders are smooth and intact along visible sides; close-ups of the angled edges reveal strong holo shine with no chipping, roughness, or lift on the rainbow foil perimeter. Minor factory cut variance possible, but no damage apparent. Subgrade: 9
Surface: The rainbow foil pops excellently with multi-color shifts (strong blue/purple/green flashes in angled shots, no dull spots). The action photo is crisp and focused, no creases, bends, stains, or major print defects. Foil areas can show hairline scratches or dimples under magnification (common on these refractor-style foils, as rainbow highlights specks/lines), but none are evident in your close-ups — surface looks very clean with good gloss integrity. Possible microscopic factory texture or light print dots (typical for the era), but eye appeal is high. Subgrade: 8.5–9
Overall Grade Prediction from Grok: 9 Mint
Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.
