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Francisco Alvarez [Blue Refractor] #196 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball — Card Value
2025 Topps Pristine BaseballWhat the Francisco Alvarez [Blue Refractor] #196 (2025 Topps Pristine Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Francisco Alvarez [Blue Refractor] #196 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball value — Ungraded $1 · Grade 9 $12 · PSA 10 $35. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 35.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Francisco Alvarez #196, grab the Standard version for $2. The premium versions like Encased Gold Refractor ($30) or Orange Refractor ($25) offer significant scarcity and specialized packaging. If you want the highest perceived value and investment potential, pay for the Refractors. Otherwise, if collecting is purely about owning the card, stick to the lower-priced versions.
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Item details
- Brand
- Baseball
- Set
- 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball
- Sport
- Baseball
- Number
- #196
Francisco Alvarez [Blue Refractor] #196 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Francisco Alvarez [Blue Refractor] #196 runs around $1, a Grade 9 about $12, and a PSA 10 commands $35.
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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded Francisco Alvarez #196?
- The ungraded version of the 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball card is listed starting at $1.
- How much is a PSA 10 version of this card worth?
- A PSA 10 graded copy of Francisco Alvarez #196 is currently valued at $35.
- Is this card from the 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball set?
- Yes, this card is part of the 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball set.
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