Yuta Tabuse
Basketball (Sports Trading Card) • 2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot

Card Type
Sweet Shot Rookie
Set & Number
2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot - 100
Rarity
Rookie Card (Short Print)
Edition & Language
Limited Edition (Serial Numbered) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw); $60.00 - $100.00 (Graded PSA 9/10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this specific /1250 card typically sell for $15-$20. High-grade PSA 10 slabs can exceed $100 due to his status as the first Japanese NBA player.
Condition Details
Minor whitening on corners and edges visible on the front. Centering appears slightly off to the left. No visible surface scratches or creases from the image provided.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the card is pack-fresh and flawless to target a PSA 10. Given the visible edge wear, it may likely receive an 8 or 9, which might not significantly exceed the cost of grading fees.
Card Description
2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot Rookie card. Features Yuta Tabuse in a Phoenix Suns jersey holding a basketball. Gold foil stamping for the serial number and set logos.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered/Serial numbered 0994/1250 in gold foil on the right side. Features the first Japanese-born player in NBA history.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Upper Deck product. Foil stamping is consistent with 2004-05 production methods and the 'Sweet Shot' set's die-cut framing aesthetic.
Scanned: 2026-04-15T03:24:33.014200