This is the Supernatural parallel/insert (cards 131-150 in the set, inserted ~1:2 packs). Thick 24-point foil-board stock with heavy holographic/rainbow foil elements (iridescent “No. 23 / Michael Jordan / Chicago Bulls” nameplate on front left, “Skybox Supernatural” logo with large “W” bottom-right, and textured metallic dark background).

Pop Report

Grade 9: 2

Grade 8.5: 1

Front is a full-bleed action dunk shot in the red Bulls jersey.

Back has career stats through 1997-98 (including the retirement note), Chicago Bulls logo, Skybox branding, and ©1999 copyrights. Card number 141 is clearly printed.

These premium foil cards have strong eye appeal but are notoriously condition-sensitive: surface scratches/haze show easily under angled light on the dark/foil areas, edges can chip or whiten, and corners soften. Production centering is generally solid for the set.

Visual Condition Review (from the provided high-resolution photos)

Front: Dramatic image is sharp and vibrant. Holographic text and logo shift colors cleanly with no peeling, major scuffs, or print defects visible. Dark background and court texture look relatively clean in the angles shown. No creases, dents, or warping.

Back: Stats table, logos, and text are crisp and fully legible. No staining, ink smears, or surface marks apparent. Clean overall.

Corners (multiple close-ups): Sharp white borders with tight points. Minimal-to-no softening, fraying, or whitening visible on the shown corners (including the prominent white-edge shot and stats-side corner).

Edges: Clean foil borders with no obvious chipping, nicks, or significant whitening in the side/edge views.

Surface/Holographics: Logo and nameplate foil intact and reflective. No heavy scratches, fingerprints, or clouding stand out in the provided lighting/angles. (Note: foil surfaces often hide micro-abrasions that only appear under magnification or raking light—common limiter on these cards.)

Centering: Front appears well-balanced (roughly 55/45 or better L/R and T/B from the full view). Back table alignment is strong and even.

No structural damage, major print defects, or obvious handling wear that would drop it into lower grades. Eye appeal is high for a raw example of this parallel.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MINT+

PSA-Style Overall Grade Assessment

PSA 9 (Mint). Strong candidate for a clean 9. Centering, corners, and edges support Mint territory. Surface on the foil stock is the only potential soft spot (typical for Molten Metal), but nothing in the photos suggests the kind of visible wear that would force an 8. PSA 10 is possible but less likely without perfect surface under their strict lighting/magnification (pop of true Gems is relatively low for the set overall).

PSA 8 would only apply if micro surface issues or a soft corner appear under their review that are not clear here. Recent market comps for this exact Supernatural #141 (cross-referenced against eBay sold/asking and price guides): Raw/NM-MT: ~$50–$200 (recent sales clustering ~$90–$100).

PSA 8: ~$300–$375.

Category Subgrade Notes
Centering 9.5 Excellent front/back alignment; well within high standards.
Corners 9.0 Sharp points with only possible microscopic tip wear (not clearly visible).
Edges 9.0 Clean foil borders; no notable chipping or whitening in photos.
Surface 8.5 Strong holographic integrity and clean appearance; minor foil sensitivity (possible light micro-abrasions under magnification) keeps it from a full 9+.

Overall BGS estimate: 9.0 (Mint)
Qualifies as a solid Mint with balanced subgrades; a 9.5 would require near-flawless surface under their standards. Black Label is unlikely.

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.