Why This Character Matters to Star Wars

Baze is the heavy—blaster cannon, dry wit, and fierce loyalty. His bond with Chirrut adds heart and grit to Rogue One.

Quick Facts

• Set: 2016 Topps Star Wars: Rogue One Series 1 (Base)
• Card #: #3
• Why It’s a Rookie/Key: First mass-release Topps base card for Baze Malbus tied to the Rogue One theatrical wave.

Parallels & Variations

• Death Star (non-numbered, ~1 per pack)
• Green Squad (non-numbered, ~1:2 packs)
• Blue Squad (non-numbered, ~1:4 packs)
• Gray Squad — serial-numbered /100 (Hobby)
• Gold Squad — serial-numbered /50 (Hobby)
• Orange Squad — 1/1 (Hobby)

About the Set

Rogue One Series 1 launched with 89 base cards and plentiful color/foil parallels; inserts include Darth Vader Continuity among others.

Design & Identification Guide

• Front: Film still with ‘squad’ color border themes.
• Back: Story captioning and numbering; set/film branding.
• Tells: Colored borders show chips; centering drift occurs.

Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)

• Centering: 55/45+ preferred; tilt appears on some sheets.
• Corners/Edges: Colored edges whiten quickly.
• Surface: Light print snow in dark fields.

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

Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)

• Gem outcomes require crisp color borders and clean centering.
• Consider SGC slabs for contrast-heavy palettes.

Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)

• Media cycles (film anniversaries/series tie-ins) drive demand.
• True 10s carry a notable premium due to color-border wear.

Collecting Strategies

1. Prioritize centering, then border integrity.
2. Avoid raw stacking; sleeve immediately to prevent rub.

Resources

• Cardboard Connection — Rogue One S1
• Beckett — Rogue One S1
• Jedi Temple Archives — Rogue One S1