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.
