1998-99 SkyBox Molten Metal Supernatural #141 Michael Jordan

Professional PSA / BGS Assessment (based on the provided high-resolution photos)This is the Supernatural parallel/insert from the 1998-99 SkyBox Molten Metal set (#141). It features a dramatic full-bleed action shot of Jordan in the red Bulls #23 uniform mid-dunk, with heavy holographic/foil elements including rainbow-shifting “Supernatural!” logo, iridescent “Michael Jordan 23” nameplate, and a dark metallic background with textured brown/orange court elements. The back shows career stats up to 1997-98 (noting the brief retirement), Chicago Bulls logo, and SkyBox branding with “Molten Metal ’98-’99” notation. These cards use thick, premium metallic stock with extensive foil and holographic finishes, which deliver outstanding eye appeal but are prone to surface scratches (especially visible under angled light), edge wear on the foil borders, corner softening, and minor chipping on the holographic foil.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering is excellent and received a 9.5 subgrade.

Edges: My original score was a 9 but Grok scored it between an 8 and 8.5. This resulted with me dropping to an 8.5.

Corners: I scored it as an 9 but Grok scored it at a 8. I am adjusting my score to an 8.5.

Surface: The surface scores at an 9.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9 Mint

Grok AI Scores

Centering (Front & Back)

Strong overall. The front image, holographic nameplate, and number align well within the borders with minimal bias. The back stats panel and logos are evenly centered. No major off-centering issues.

Score: 9/10

Corners

All four corners show good sharpness in the main shots. Close-ups reveal very minor softening or slight rounding at the tips (typical factory/handling wear on thick foil cards), particularly noticeable near the bottom nameplate area. No major dings, bends, or crushing. The holographic elements at the corners remain intact.

Score: 8–8.5/10

Edges

The white/silver-trimmed borders are mostly clean and straight. Close-ups of the bottom edge (near the nameplate) and side edges show subtle roughness, minor whitening/fraying, or light wear along the foil perimeter — common on these metallic cards. No significant chipping, dents, or lifting of the foil layer. The back edges are solid.

Score: 7.5–8/10

Surface

Excellent visual pop with vibrant colors, sharp focus on Jordan’s iconic pose, and strong holographic shifting (rainbow effects visible on the “Supernatural” logo, name, and number when tilted). The dark metallic background is clean to the naked eye with no obvious creases, fingerprints, or heavy scratches. Angled-light close-ups may reveal faint micro-scratches or specks in the foil finish — a frequent trait of Molten Metal cards that graders scrutinize under magnification. The holographic stamps and nameplate are crisp without major peeling. The back is clean with sharp text and no staining or print defects.

Score: 8–8.5/10

Eye Appeal

Very high — the Supernatural parallel is one of the more visually striking MJ cards from the late 90s due to the heavy iridescent foil and dramatic photography.

PSA 8 NM-MT to PSA 9 Mint (most likely range) Clean examples with minimal surface/edge deductions often reach PSA 9.

PSA 10 is possible but rare due to the foil-heavy production (low population overall for Gems in this set).

High-grade examples command strong premiums because of the card’s scarcity and appeal in the Molten Metal line.

BGS Subgrades & Overall Estimate

Centering: 9–9.5

Corners: 8–8.5

Edges: 7.5–8

Surface: 8–8.5

Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5-9 Mint

Overall BGS: 8–8.5 (NM-MT to NM-MT+)

BGS is typically stricter on holographic/foil cards for surface and edges. A BGS 9 or 9.5 would require near-flawless subgrades and is less common for this issue.

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.