Why This Character Matters to Star Wars

Hera Syndulla is the Ghost’s heart and head—ace pilot, strategist, and moral compass. She models leadership rooted in empathy and resolve, shaping the Rebellion’s future. Hera’s legacy threads through multiple series and generations.

Quick Facts

• Set: 2015 Topps Star Wars Rebels
• Card #: #6
• Why It’s a Rookie: Earliest pack-pulled Topps base card for Hera Syndulla.

About the Set

2015 Topps Rebels 100-card base set with Ghost crew #1–6.

Design & Identification Guide

• Front: Animated still; orange/black Rebels border.
• Back: Character bio and numbering.
• Tells: Edge chipping shows against dark borders; print snow in background.

Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)

• Centering: Prefer 55/45+; tilt occurs on some sheets.
• Corners/Edges: Lower-right is common fail point.
• Surface: Very light scuffing from pack friction.

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

Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)

• Color-border integrity is key to 9–10 outcomes.
• All slabs present well; black inserts heighten contrast.

Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)

• Live-action and broader canon presence bolster demand.
• Premiums for gem-level centering and color.

Collecting Strategies

1. Inspect borders under bright light; avoid edge rub.
2. Sleeve + semirigid for storage/submit.

Parallels & Variations

• Rainbow Foil (parallel)

Resources

• Rebels base checklist (Cardboard Connection)
• PSA Pop Report — 2015 Rebels (set)