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Cert numberHGA-2026-0000412
Verified · chip matches record
10Card gradeGem Mint

2025 Topps Finest · Headliners · #HL-1

Shohei OhtaniSuperfractor · 1/1 · Los Angeles Dodgers

A clean Superfractor. One trace print line in the foil, from the factory. Gem Mint 10.

HousingHGA Glass
AutographNone on card
GradedSep 12, 2026
StandardHGA Standard v1.0

Pop report1 graded · 1 at 10 · none higherOpen in the pop report →

Front label as sealedFront label · as sealed
10CenteringFront 51/49 · 50/50
10CornersNo findings, 4 of 4
10EdgesNo findings, 4 of 4
9.5Surface1 finding · trace
—AutographNot applicable

The subgrades, explained.

What we found, in order

FrontBack
1
Finding, numbered below
  1. 10Centering

    Measured from the scan, not judged by eye.

    Front · left / right51 / 49
    Front · top / bottom50 / 50
    Back · left / right53 / 47
    Back · top / bottom52 / 48
  2. 10Corners

    All four corners sharp, front and back. No wear, fraying or dings.

  3. 10Edges

    All four edges clean, front and back. No chipping, roughness or nicks.

  4. 9.5Surface

    One finding. Otherwise clean on both faces: no scratches, dents, creases or loss of gloss.

    1
    Print line · front, upper right background

    A single short line in the foil, from the factory. Visible only under raking light.

    Trace
  5. —Autograph

    No autograph on this card. When there is one, it is graded free; a 10 goes on the label, anything less stays here.

Severity, when a finding is present: Trace (only under magnification or raking light) · Minor (close inspection) · Moderate (arm's length) · Severe · Damaged. The full standard is published at hybridgrading.com/standards.

Eye appealFavorable

One look at arm's length, made last. It never lowers a grade.

HGA FlawlessNot met

Flawless needs a 10 on every subgrade. Surface 9.5 on this card. The card grade stands at Gem Mint 10.

Identified and authenticated.

Research & ID

Identification
PlayerShohei Ohtani
TeamLos Angeles Dodgers
Set2025 Topps Finest · Headliners
Card no.HL-1
ParallelSuperfractor · 1 of 1
SizeStandard · 63.6 × 88.9 mm
Authentication
Card stockMatches reference
Print & foilMatch reference
UVPassed
AlterationNone found
SerialConfirmed 1/1

Every card is authenticated before it is graded. A card that cannot be authenticated is returned ungraded, fee refunded.

Chain of custody.

HGA 15 · 15 business days, delivery to reveal

  • Sep 02
    Delivered

    Carrier delivery to HGA. Box photographed on arrival. Clock started.

    Photo
  • Sep 02
    Unboxed on camera

    Box opened and each card removed, on video.

    Video
  • Sep 03
    Imaged & identified

    High-resolution scans, front and back. Identity and authenticity confirmed.

    Images
  • Sep 04 – 09
    Measured & graded

    Centering measured from the scan. Graded blind: the grader never knows whose card it is.

    Status
  • Sep 12
    Released

    Reviewed and released by a senior grader. Cert number assigned.

    Status
  • Sep 15
    Sealed & chipped

    Housed in HGA Glass. Chip written to this record. Final images taken.

    Images
  • Sep 16
    The Reveal

    Revealed in the owner’s portal, 10 business days from delivery. Promise kept.

    Live

On file with the record.

Images

Front scan
Front · on arrivalHigh-resolution scan, before grading.
Back scan
Back · on arrivalHigh-resolution scan, before grading.
Sealed slab
Sealed · finalThe graded card in HGA Glass, as shipped.

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