Description
Upper Deck SP Erik Karlsson Blue Parallel Card #88
The Upper Deck SP Erik Karlsson Blue Parallel Card #88 is an official veteran parallel card for star defenseman Erik Karlsson. Released in the retail-exclusive SP checklist breakout, the Blue parallel profile delivers a sleek color-coordinated design pattern over a premium gloss presentation. This card captures Karlsson during a key appearance and is vital for collectors pursuing full runs, team sets, or master parallel player collections.
This card is an essential component for completing the specialized SP Blue parallel subset checklist. Because raw copies are frequently evaluated for physical grading or custom collection layouts, crucial physical traits like crisp foil centering, clean corners, pristine unchipped edges, and standard glossy surface quality are key performance points for hobbyists.
Card Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sport | Hockey |
| Year | 2018-19 |
| Brand | Upper Deck |
| Set | SP |
| Subset | Blue Parallel |
| Card Number | 88 |
| Player | Erik Karlsson |
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Card Type | Base Card |
| Grading Status | Not Graded |
| Release Format | Retail |
| Era | Modern Hockey |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Erik Karlsson Blue Card from Upper Deck SP?
A: It is the official retail Blue parallel veteran card featuring defenseman Erik Karlsson, designated as card #88 in the checklist.
A: It is the official retail Blue parallel veteran card featuring defenseman Erik Karlsson, designated as card #88 in the checklist.
Q: Why is the Erik Karlsson Blue Card important to set builders?
A: It is a required card to finish the iconic Upper Deck SP Blue parallel collection.
A: It is a required card to finish the iconic Upper Deck SP Blue parallel collection.
Q: Is this Erik Karlsson card considered an insert or his main rookie card?
A: This Blue parallel card is universally recognized by collectors as a clean veteran retail parallel format, not a rookie card. [1]
A: This Blue parallel card is universally recognized by collectors as a clean veteran retail parallel format, not a rookie card. [1]
Q: What condition areas are most crucial when looking at this card?
A: Centering, corner wear, edge chipping, and print surface gloss condition are the major areas evaluated.
A: Centering, corner wear, edge chipping, and print surface gloss condition are the major areas evaluated.
Q: Who targets the Erik Karlsson Blue card for their collection?
A: Team collectors, complete parallel set builders, and dedicated Erik Karlsson player specialists.
A: Team collectors, complete parallel set builders, and dedicated Erik Karlsson player specialists.
Q: Is this specific Erik Karlsson card professionally graded?
A: No, this card is strictly listed as not graded.
A: No, this card is strictly listed as not graded.
