Quick Facts

• Card: 2005 Topps (Revenge of the Sith)
• Number: #14 “General Grievous”
• Why It’s a Rookie: First widely distributed, pack-pulled base card of Grievous in the 2005 Topps movie set.

Why This Card Matters

Fan-favorite cyborg general; this early-number ROTS base is the definitive Grievous rookie for Council builds.

Design & Identification Guide

• Front: ROTS border with Grievous portrait/action.
• Back: Character bio and film branding.
• Common Tells: Corner tip whitening; minor roller/print lines.

Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)

• Centering: Seek 55/45+ or better.
• Edges/Corners: Lower tips show fast.
• Surface: Hairlines in darker fields—check with raking light.

Collector Tip: Prioritize centering/framing first, then the most eye-catching areas (nameplate/faces/helmets) before corners and surface.

Variants & Gotchas

• Parallels/inserts exist; Council rookie tracks base #14.

Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)

• 9–10s hinge on corners and surface cleanliness.
• Slab aesthetics: Mechanical palette looks great in black inserts.

Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)

• Character premium: Popular in animation/comics/video games as well.
• Grade cliffs: Meaningful 8 → 9 gains; 10s selective.

Collecting Strategies

1. Centering and helmet/eye highlights first; then corners.
2. Sleeve immediately to avoid scuffs.

Fun Facts

• Iconic spinning-saber fights made Grievous a modern-era standout.

Council of Dorks Rookie Verdict

A modern villain rookie with evergreen display appeal—condition matters.