2024 Topps Chrome Update #USC88 SP ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
If a Paul Skenes RC can be underrated and fly under the radar it's this one.
This card is gorgeous in hand, displaying all the glory of a refractor with a glorious Buccaneer image of Skenes.
When you look at the card, you don't just see Paul Skenes. You see "Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirate."
The black jersey creates a dramatic backdrop.

The gold trim on the uniform mirrors the gold graphic elements of the card design.

The glowing gold "Pirates" lettering across the top almost looks like a marquee.

The oversized gold "P" logo in the lower corner anchors the design.

The mustache—which has become part of Skenes' public image—is front and center.

The candid and classic Paul Skenes smirk gives this card personality that many action-shot rookies lack.

2024 Topps Chrome Update #SIZ-1, Sizzle ⭐️ Paul Skenes RC
Happy 4th of July!
Is it Hot enough for everyone?🔥
This card will heat things up even more.
This card is a POP 1. That's right, it is the only example of this card graded PSA 5. Good luck finding another, I'll hold this crown forever!👑
I love it.

2024 Topps Chrome Update #USC88, Refractor ⭐️ Paul Skenes Chrome Flagship RC
I am primarily a vintage collector, which means I know very little about modern collecting except for what I read during research.
My son and I both admire Paul Skenes for his pitching and strength of character.
So, that's how I got into collecting modern Skenes' singles.
When we started collecting Skenes, I knew nothing of modern trends, inserts, releases, etc. I bought cards that I saw and thought were cool.
This is one of the cards I thought was cool.
Later, someone said "That was a good pick-up, that's his flagship chrome rookie card."
I said that's nice, but had no idea that there were so many RCs with different designations.
This has been good and therapeutic for me as I learn something new each day.

2024 Topps Update Chrome #SSC-14, Stratospheric Stars ⭐️ Paul Skenes RC
This is pure eye candy to a Paul Skenes collector and an insert that I enjoy.
One of the cool aspects of this card is that Topps was already treating Paul Skenes as one of baseball's biggest stars during his rookie season.

Most rookies have to earn that status over several years. Skenes was inserted into a "stars of the game" set immediately, alongside established superstars.
It was Topps' acknowledgment of the hype and expectations surrounding Paul Skenes in 2024.

2024 Topps Chrome Update #CELE-15, Celebracion ⭐️ Paul Skenes #3/99
Aside from the animated and cartoon Skenes rookie cards, this is arguably my favorite.
Everything about this card pops.
I'd stand this card up to any other Topps Chrome RC for shear dominance.
Collect What You Love.❤