Pristine Auction, one of the nation’s leading online sports memorabilia auction platforms, has announced that an exceptionally rare Shohei Ohtani 2020 Topps Archives Signature Series Active ’18 Bowman Platinum Rookie Revelations #RR-9 #1/1 (PSA 8.5) will be featured in its upcoming Classic Auction, opening Wednesday, November 19 at 8:30 PM MST and closing Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM MST.
This one-of-a-kind card represents the only example of its variant ever produced — an on-card autograph buyback from Topps’ popular Archives Signature Series Active Player Edition. Each card in this exclusive line features hand-signed, serial-numbered autographs from MLB’s top active players, making this Ohtani 1/1 a true crown jewel for collectors.
Shohei Ohtani is coming off back-to-back World Series championships and was just named the 2025 National League Most Valuable Player—further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest two-way players in baseball history. For modern collectors, investment-focused buyers, and Ohtani super-fans, this card represents a milestone opportunity to acquire a true grail-level piece at the peak of the player’s historic run.
“Shohei Ohtani has become one of the most electrifying talents in the history of baseball,” said Jared Kavlie, President and CEO of Pristine Auction. “This 1-of-1 autographed card is a perfect representation of his unprecedented impact on the game—and the kind of collectible that defines what makes our Classic Auction series so special.”
The card has been professionally authenticated and graded PSA 8.5, encapsulated in a tamper-proof case, and features Ohtani’s authentic signature on his 2018 Bowman Platinum Rookie Revelations design—a nod to his earliest MLB collectible appearances. With Ohtani’s continued dominance and international stardom, this piece represents both historical significance and long-term investment potential.
Bidding for this Shohei Ohtani 1/1 begins Wednesday, November 19 at 8:30 PM MST exclusively at pristineauction.com. The auction will close Wednesday, November 26 at 8:00 PM MST (extended bidding offered), with all bids placed in real-time through Pristine’s online bidding platform.
About Pristine Auction
Pristine Auction is a premier online marketplace specializing in autographed sports memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles, and pop-culture items. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pristine Auction has built a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and customer experience — offering daily, weekly, elite, and live auctions that attract collectors from around the globe. For more information, visit pristineauction.com.
