What is the current resale value for this card?

The ungraded version is valued at $82, and a card graded a 9 sells for $77.

Is this card from the Star Wars set?

Yes, this is Emperor Palpatine #19 from the 1996 Topps Star Wars set.

How does the condition affect the price?

A Grade 9 copy sells for $77, compared to the $82 asking price for an ungraded version.

$Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19$

Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars — Card Value

Name: Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars — Card Value
Brand: Star Wars

1996 Topps Star Wars

What the Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 (1996 Topps Star Wars) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars value — Ungraded $82 · Grade 9 $77. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1996 Topps Star WarsNumber · #19

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Emperor Palpatine #19, buy the Standard version for only $2. The Refractor version at $82 offers a premium collectible experience, typically indicating a more limited edition or superior finish. Buyers prioritizing owning the card affordably should choose Standard, while collectors seeking higher scarcity and display value should invest in the Refractor.

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Refractor— this pageEmperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars — Card Value$81.51$76.67eBay ↗

StandardEmperor Palpatine #19 1996 Topps Star Wars — Card Value$1.99$68.5eBay ↗

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SportsCardsPro — Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars$81.51

Item details

Brand: Star Wars
Set: 1996 Topps Star Wars
Sport: Star Wars
Number: #19

Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 1996 Topps Star Wars value

A raw (ungraded) Emperor Palpatine [Refractor] #19 runs around $82, a Grade 9 about $77, and a PSA 10 commands null.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$82	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$77	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value for this card?: The ungraded version is valued at $82, and a card graded a 9 sells for $77.
Is this card from the Star Wars set?: Yes, this is Emperor Palpatine #19 from the 1996 Topps Star Wars set.
How does the condition affect the price?: A Grade 9 copy sells for $77, compared to the $82 asking price for an ungraded version.