Shohei Ohtani 50/50: What is Topps Dynasty Black?

An iconic season calls for an iconic set of cards, and that’s precisely what Topps is doing with Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.

Let me introduce you to the 2024 Topps 50/50: Shohei Ohtani 10-Pack Box. Retailing at about $240 a box, this box guarantees one chrome parallel or short print on average per box.

Short prints include Kanji Language Super Short Prints, Celebration Photo Variation, Chrome Autographs, Relics, Auto Relics, and Dynasty Black Auto Relics.

I’m familiar with Topps Dynasty as a soccer, baseball, and F1 product, but what exactly is Dynasty Black?

Topps explained the debut of Dynasty Black in a recent Ripped article, saying it would deliver a premium collecting experience by offering auto relic cards that memorialize some of the most important milestones in baseball history.

Dynasty Black will debut with Shohei’s historic game featuring 1/1 relics from that September night. Look for pieces from the pants he wore that night and batting gloves with a signature attached.

Topps says Dynasty Black will continue to tie unique memorabilia to significant milestones in Major League Baseball, from home run records to season-long achievements, focusing on baseball’s biggest and best moments.

In the Ripped article, Topps writes, “Topps Dynasty Black represents the next evolution in The Hobby. If Topps Dynasty is about celebrating greatness, Dynasty Black is about capturing the pinnacle of that greatness with the most unique and exciting pieces, offering even more exclusive access to key moments that define the careers of legendary athletes and the sport. In this way, Dynasty Black extends and enhances the Dynasty brand’s prestige.”

Were you able to get your hands on a box? If so, do you plan on ripping it yourself?