This is a 2021 Panini Chronicles Revolution Baseball insert card #13 Shohei Ohtani (Groove parallel) from the “Groove” subset, which features a distinctive holographic/refractor finish with a groovy, wavy pattern of multicolored dots/circles (often rainbow refractor-like) across the background, red foil accents (like the “REVOLUTION” banner and borders), and a foil player nameplate. These Groove parallels are popular for their eye-catching shimmer and are part of Panini’s licensed MLB Players product line (note the disclaimers on the card regarding no official MLB affiliation, but licensed by MLB Players, Inc.).As a simulated professional grader for PSA and BGS, I evaluate using the standard four subgrades: centering, corners, edges, and surface (including print quality, foil/holo integrity, scratches, dimples, staining, gloss, etc.), plus eye appeal. These modern refractor/foil cards can be picky due to foil bubbling, surface scratches on the holo layer, print registration issues, or edge wear on the thick stock.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: Close to perfect and a 9.5 grade.

Edges: Close to perfect and a 9.5 grade.

Corners: Close to perfect and a 9.5 grade.

Surface: I could not detect any issues and graded the surface at a 10.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9.5 Mint+

Grok AI Scores

From the provided close-up images:

Centering (front): The photo, design elements (text overlays, curved borders, player name/position), and foil accents appear well-centered. Borders are even left/right and top/bottom—no heavy tilt visible in the full card shots or macro crops. Likely 55/45 to 60/40 or better (excellent for this insert set). Back centering (not fully visible but edges suggest) is solid.

Corners: All four corners look sharp, pointed, and factory-fresh in the visible angles (top-left, top-right, bottom corners in various shots). No dings, whitening, fuzzing, or rounding under close inspection—strong here.

Edges: Edges are clean and straight with no chipping, roughness, or wear. The foil/holo perimeter (including the red/yellow borders and “REVOLUTION” strip) shows no dents, nicks, or handling damage in the macro views. The thick, glossy stock holds up well.

Surface: The holo/refractor pattern retains excellent shine and rainbow flash (visible in the angled shots with green/blue/purple sparkles). No major scratches, creases, print defects, roller marks, or dimpling beyond the intentional design texture. The foil elements (name banner, “GROOVE” logo, red accents) are crisp with no bubbling, delamination, or oxidation. Photo is sharp, colors vibrant (gray uniform, red helmet/belt). Minor factory specks or microscopic dust might exist (common on refractors), but nothing detracts noticeably. Eye appeal is very high—clean presentation, strong pop from the Groove holo.

This example shows no obvious flaws in the key areas that would drop it significantly. Refractor cards like this can grade high if the holo layer is pristine (no hairlines or scuffs), and this one appears to meet that standard.

Grok AI Overall Score: 9.5-10 Mint to Gem Mint

PSA Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint Meets or exceeds all Gem Mint criteria: four sharp corners, clean edges/surface, near-perfect centering, flawless eye appeal under loupe-level review from these images. PSA 10 examples of this card exist and sell in the $50–$60+ range recently (with raw copies around $5–$15, showing strong demand for Ohtani parallels). Population data suggests PSA 10s are attainable but not overly common for Groove inserts.

BGS Grade: BGS 9.5 Gem Mint (subgrades likely 9.5–10 Centering, 9.5–10 Corners, 9.5–10 Edges, 9.5 Surface) BGS tends to be stricter on surface/foil issues (e.g., any micro-hairlines on refractors or minor texture inconsistencies could cap at 9.5). A flawless 10 Prism is possible here given the clean holo flash and lack of visible defects, but 9.5 is a safe, high-end call—many premium refractors hit this level.

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.