This is a 2020-21 Panini Obsidian Basketball “Mist” insert (#8 Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets). It is a die-cut insert with a distinctive shield/crest shape, heavy holographic foil accents, wavy/etched borders, and a premium “Mist” design treatment featuring iridescent rainbow shifting effects. The front shows Durant in his black Brooklyn Nets jersey (#7) in a mid-action pose with the ball. The back includes the player name, Nets branding, a quote about Durant from Brandon Ingram, and standard 2020-21 Obsidian licensing text. “Mist” is a short-printed, ultra-rare insert set in this product (roughly 25 cards total, with stars like Durant, LeBron, Luka, etc.).

As a professional grader simulating PSA and BGS standards, I evaluated the card using all provided images (front, back, edges, corners, surface close-ups, and angled views showing the die-cut and foil). Grading factors remain centering, corners, edges, and surface, with extra scrutiny on the complex die-cut shape and holographic elements (which are prone to factory cut variance, foil chipping, or micro-scratches).

The card is a clean, high-eye-appeal example in raw condition. No creases, major dents, or obvious wear are visible. The die-cut borders are intact with no significant chipping or irregular cuts in the views provided. The holographic “Mist” foil shifts vibrantly with light and shows strong reflectivity without bubbling, delamination, or major haze. The print on the photo and text is sharp.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering was perfect and a 10.

Edges: The edges were near perfect 9.5.

Corners: The corners were near perfect and received a 9.5.

Surface: There was imperfections on the surface and that dropped the score down to an 8 subgrade.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded: 9.5 Mint+

Grok AI Scores

Centering (Front/Back):The photo, “MIST” banner, “OBSIDIAN” text, and overall design elements sit well within the irregular shield frame. No major shifts (e.g., 70/30 or worse) are apparent from the angles. The back layout (text block, logos) also appears balanced.

Grade Impact: Excellent (PSA 9.5–10 / BGS 9.5+). Die-cut cards can have slight factory variance, but this one aligns nicely.

Corners:The pointed and curved die-cut tips/edges look sharp with minimal to no whitening or softening visible in close-ups. The top “MIST” area and bottom points hold up well under the provided lighting.

Grade Impact: Strong (PSA 9–10 / BGS 9.5). These complex shapes sometimes pick up minor factory dings, but none stand out here.

Edges:The perimeter (including the wavy/etched silver borders and white backing) appears clean. Close-up edge views show no noticeable nicks, roughness, or foil separation. The card lies flat without warping.

Grade Impact: Very good to excellent. Premium die-cuts like this can have subtle cut inconsistencies, but the images do not reveal any problematic issues.

Surface:The front photo is crisp with good color and gloss. The holographic elements (rainbow shifting on the borders and background) look vibrant and clean—no large scratches, fingerprints, or print defects are obvious. The back surface is smooth with no scuffs or staining.

Potential notes: Foil inserts can hide microscopic “fisheye” marks or light scuffs that only appear under specific angled/magnified light. These aren’t clearly visible in the photos, but a strict BGS grader might find something minor to cap a subgrade at 9–9.5.

Grade Impact: Solid (PSA 9–10 / BGS 9–9.5). Surface is often the limiting factor on “Mist”-style holo cards.

Grok AI Overall Score: 9-9.5 Mint+

PSA 9 Mint (solid chance at PSA 10 Gem Mint). PSA tends to be forgiving on modern foil/die-cut inserts if overall eye appeal is strong. Minor manufacturing tolerances (common on Obsidian inserts) could prevent a perfect 10, but this example looks very strong visually.

BGS 9.5 Gem Mint (subgrades likely 9.5–10). BGS is stricter on subgrades, especially surface and edges for foil-heavy cards. A true BGS 10 Pristine would be exceptional given the intricate die-cut and holo design.

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.