--- title: "2018 Bowman Baseball Shohei Ohtani #49 price, verified sales and population" url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/2018-bowman-baseball-shohei-ohtani-49/ category: Sports cards updated: 2026-09-27 as_of: 2026-09-27 source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com) --- # 2018 Bowman Baseball Shohei Ohtani #49: price, verified sales and population > The 2018 Bowman #49 Shohei Ohtani card is a modern Bowman baseball issue from Ohtani’s MLB rookie-card period. Collectors search for it because Ohtani has many 2018 cards, so set, card number, and grader/grade must be kept separate. ## Key facts - CardVolume lists 9 verified sales of the 2018 Bowman Baseball Shohei Ohtani #49 as of September 27, 2026. - The Base Bowman #49 PSA 9 market price is $155.00, the median of 5 verified sales between September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026. - The highest verified sale on record is $725.00 for a Base Bowman #49 PSA 10 on September 24, 2026 at eBay. - The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $3,087,445. ## Market price by version and grade Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales. | Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population | |---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:| | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 10 | — | 4 | $700.00 (2026-09-24) | $725.00 (2026-09-24) | 15,186 | | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $155.00 | 5 | $149.00 (2026-09-25) | $185.00 (2026-09-25) | 19,919 | ## Verified sales Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass. | Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source | |---|---|---|---:|---|---|---| | 2026-09-25 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $155.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $185.00 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $149.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $149.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 9 | $160.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 10 | $725.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/66770511/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 10 | $700.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/66770511/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 10 | $621.55 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/66770511/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Base Bowman #49 | PSA 10 | $600.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/66770511/psa) | ## How to identify each version - **Base Bowman #49**: PSA labels the card as 2018 Bowman #49 Shohei Ohtani. **Identity note:** Seed identity is supported for the PSA-labeled 2018 Bowman #49 base card. ## Why this card matters PSA identifies this target as 2018 Bowman #49 Shohei Ohtani in the baseball category. Ohtani has many 2018 cards across Bowman, Topps, Chrome, Update, inserts, and parallels, so this record is limited to the PSA-labeled Bowman #49 base card. The opened PSA records show frequent PSA 10 and PSA 9 sales, which makes this a card where recent comps exist but exact set identity still matters. ## Identifying the exact version The card should match 2018 Bowman, number 49, Shohei Ohtani. Do not merge it with 2018 Bowman Chrome, 2018 Topps Chrome, Topps Update, international inserts, autographs, or refractors unless the source page names that exact version. For a graded copy, match the PSA cert’s year, brand/title, subject, number, and grade. For raw copies, use clear front and back photos before assigning condition or comparing to slabs. ## What moves the price between versions and grades The opened PSA records show PSA 10 sales in the hundreds of dollars in September 2026 and PSA 9 sales much lower later in the same month. For this modern card, the grade population is large, so grade alone does not establish scarcity. Centering, surface, corners, grader, grade, and whether the card is Bowman paper or a different Ohtani rookie-period issue are the key variables for comparable sales. ## Authenticity checks Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm 2018 Bowman, card number 49, Ohtani, and the exact paper base version before pricing. For slabs, the cert lookup should match the card and grade, but PSA warns that certification numbers may be copied onto counterfeit inserts. Review holder details, seller history, and photos instead of relying on a single database match. ## Common misconceptions - **Myth:** Any 2018 Shohei Ohtani rookie sale is a comp for Bowman #49. **What the evidence says:** Different sets, numbers, inserts, Chrome versions, and parallels must be separated; ch09 and ch03 require exact sports-card identity. - **Myth:** The PSA 10 population equals the number of copies in existence. **What the evidence says:** Population is only PSA-graded examples in that category; ch02 says it is not print run. - **Myth:** A PSA 10 label makes all copies commercially identical. **What the evidence says:** Eye appeal and visible card quality still matter within a grade; ch04 says grading has objective and subjective elements. ## FAQ ### How much is a PSA 10 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 worth? Opened PSA records show PSA 10 sales of $650 on 2026-09-05, $725 on 2026-09-05, and $695 on 2026-09-04. [1] ### How many PSA 10 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 cards exist? PSA showed 15,036 PSA 10 examples for 2018 Bowman #49 Ohtani as accessed on 2026-09-26. [1] ### What is a PSA 9 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 selling for? Opened PSA records show PSA 9 sales of $149, $185, and $155 on 2026-09-25. [2] ### Is 2018 Bowman #49 the same as Bowman Chrome or Topps Chrome? No; this record is only the PSA-labeled 2018 Bowman #49 base card, and Chrome or Topps issues need separate comps. [1] ### What is the raw value of this card? Not established here because no opened raw sold listing was recorded for this batch. [] ## Sources 1. [PSA Cert Verification 66770511: 2018 Bowman #49 Shohei Ohtani PSA 10](https://www.psacard.com/cert/66770511/psa) (PSA) 2. [PSA Cert Verification 105982687: 2018 Bowman #49 Shohei Ohtani PSA 9](https://www.psacard.com/cert/105982687/psa) (PSA) 4. [PSA Cert Verification notice](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA) 5. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA) ## How to cite > 2018 Bowman Baseball Shohei Ohtani #49. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/2018-bowman-baseball-shohei-ohtani-49/ (accessed 2026-09-27). Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/sports--baseball--2018-bowman-baseball-shohei-ohtani-49.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/