Why This Character Matters to Star Wars
Bo-Katan ties Mandalore’s fractured past to its future—warrior, claimant, and leader wrestling with creed and power.
Quick Facts
- Set: 2021 Topps Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 — Characters (Insert)
- Card #: C-11
- Why It’s a Rookie/Key: First mass-release Topps insert of Bo-Katan Kryze in live-action continuity (The Mandalorian S2).
Parallels & Variations
- Bronze — serial-numbered /50
- Silver — serial-numbered /25
- Gold — serial-numbered /10
- Black — 1/1
- Printing Plates — 1/1
About the Set
Season 2 recap; Characters insert parallels: Bronze /50, Silver /25, Gold /10, Black 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1 (Darksaber Metal /5 applies to other inserts).
Design & Identification Guide
- Front: Character portrait/action; C-# numbering.
- Back: Character bio; insert code.
- Tells: Helmets/sabers show scuffs and print lines.
Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)
- Surface: Inspect visors/saber glow for scratches.
- Corners/Edges: Colored frames chip easily.
- Centering: Verify both axes for grading.
Collector Tip: Prioritize centering/framing first, then the most eye-catching areas before corners and surface.
Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)
- Clean surface + sharp corners for 10s.
- SGC holders add contrast to darker palettes.
Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)
- Cross-era fandom fuels low-serial chases.
- Plates and Blacks act as grails.
Collecting Strategies
- Target Bronze/Silver/Gold with elite eye appeal.
- Store sleeved and isolated to avoid rub.
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