1997 Ultra Stars Gold Michael Jordan #1 BGS 10 PRISTINE

Fleer/SkyBox anointed Michael Jordan the “elite of the elite” on the flip side of his 1997 Ultra Stars insert. And this Pop. 1 BGS 10 with three 10 subgrades—just .5 away from the hallowed Black Label – stands amongst the elite of the elite of the electrifying insert parallel. Hailing from the heyday of rare pack-pulled inserts, the hard-to-find 1997 Ultra Stars Gold cards deliver many factors that make ’90s inserts popular—the biggest names, sparkling foil board, and tremendous scarcity, especially in the highest grades. In 1997 Ultra Series 1 packs, Ultra Stars cards were the toughest pull thanks to 1:288 pack odds. But collectors could find even scarcer Ultra Stars Gold parallels of the 20-card set. Only 10% of the print run received the stunning gold embellishments, creating a gleaming holographic foil finish that bleeds to all four edges. These prized parallels fell, on average, 1:2,880 packs or 1:57,600 for a specific player. Those factors make Jordan’s Ultra Stars Gold card one of his most condition-sensitive and rarest inserts from the era. This example has never been sold publicly. And with none of the five PSA 10 examples having sold publicly since June 2018, opportunities to land the coveted Jordan are about as difficult as pulling one from a ‘97 Ultra pack. This month’s Premier Auction presents an outstanding shot at obtaining this golden great, though bidders should expect an ultra-intense bidding battle to ensue for this Ultra Stars stunner. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 03/31/2025.