Why This Character Matters to Star Wars

Asajj Ventress is a tragic foil—assassin, apprentice, survivor—who exposes the moral rot of the Sith and the limits of Jedi dogma. Her evolution from villain to nuanced anti‑hero deepens The Clone Wars’ gray spaces. She broadened the franchise’s portrayal of complex, conflicted Force users.

Quick Facts

• Set: 2008 Topps Star Wars: The Clone Wars
• Card #: #10
• Why It’s a Rookie: Widely recognized earliest mass-release Topps base card of Asajj Ventress in the animated era.

About the Set

Topps 2008 Clone Wars 90-card base set with character-forward early numbers.

Design & Identification Guide

• Front: Animated still; bold character nameplate.
• Back: Episode blurb and numbering.
• Tells: Dark robe fields show snow/print specks; edges reveal chips.

Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)

• Surface: Use angled light to locate hairlines in the dark robe areas.
• Centering: 55/45+ draws a premium.
• Corners: Watch lower-right especially for tiny flares.

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

Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)

• Dark palette punishes flaws; 10s are selective.
• SGC slab adds contrast that helps display appeal.

Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)

• Villain premium and Clone Wars nostalgia sustain interest.
• Strong copies in 9–10 command outsized attention.

Collecting Strategies

1. Check dark fields first; then corners and border edges.
2. Sleeve immediately to avoid rubs.

Parallels & Variations

• Foil — serial-numbered /205 (hobby ~1:24 packs).

Resources

• Base checklist (TCDB)
• PSA Pop Report — 2008 Clone Wars (set)