It belongs to the premium Molten Metal Xplosion parallel line (Supernatural subset, cards #131-150, inserted at roughly 1:60 packs). These feature metallic/foil stock, heavy holographic elements (visible in the “SUPERNATURAL” logo, player name, and number), and dramatic action photography. The back includes career stats through 1997-98. This is a short-printed insert from Rodman’s Bulls championship era, adding collector appeal.
Key Facts About the Card (from provided images)Player/Set: Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls. 1998-99 SkyBox Molten Metal Supernatural #147.
Design: Foil-heavy with iridescent/holographic finishes (especially on text and logos), dark dramatic background on front, stats table on back with Bulls logo.
Condition Visible in Photos (professional analysis):Corners: Sharp overall, but foil cards show minor whitening or softness on tips under close inspection.
Edges: Clean factory cuts visible; minor wear possible on the thin metallic stock. One close-up shows a typical foil edge.
Surface: Strong holographic pop and gloss. Light scratches, fingerprints, or print defects are common risks on these surfaces but appear minimal here. No major creases or clouding.
Centering: Front appears well-centered; back stats alignment looks solid.
Other: No obvious stains, dents, or warping. The card has strong “eye appeal” due to the foil sheen.
PSA-Style Grading AssessmentPSA uses a 1–10 overall scale.Estimated PSA Grade: 8 (NM-MT) to 9 (Mint).
Strong visual example for the set. Foil/metal cards from this era are tough to grade perfectly due to surface sensitivity. PSA 9s are solid; PSA 10s are rare.
BGS-Style Subgrades (1–10 scale)BGS excels for foil inserts with detailed subgrades.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering is near perfect and received a 9.5.
Edges: The edges scored a 9 subgrade.
Corners: Slight wear on the corners scored an 8.5.
Surface: There was scratches on the surface and scored a 7.5.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MT+
Grok AI Scores
Centering: 9.0–9.5 (excellent alignment in photos).
Corners: 8.0–8.5 (typical minor tip wear on foil stock).
Edges: 8.0–8.5 (clean but prone to micro-nicks).
Surface: 8.5–9.0 (strong holographics with minimal visible imperfections).
Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5-9
Overall BGS: Likely 8.5–9.0 NM-MT+. Black Label (9.5+) would require near-flawless surfaces/edges under magnification.
Market Cross-Reference (Recent Sales & Population Context)Raw/Ungraded: $3–$7 (recent eBay comps average ~$4–$6).
PSA 8: ~$16–$25.
PSA 9: ~$25–$45.
PSA 10: $100+ (very low population; scarce for Supernatural inserts).
Graded examples are limited (low PSA pop reported for this specific Supernatural parallel). Similar Molten Metal foils trade at premiums for eye appeal.
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.
