Ohtani All Aces Cards Explained
The Topps All Aces insert has quietly become one of the most desirable modern Shohei Ohtani cards. It's a short-printed insert with a playing-card design and rounded corners, and the Ohtani (#AA-1) headlines every edition. Here's what it is and why it commands the prices it does.
What is the All Aces insert?
Topps introduced All Aces in 2023 as a pitcher-themed insert with a distinctive playing-card look — rounded corners and card-back styling that set it apart from standard inserts. Ohtani, as the game's premier two-way player, headlined the set and quickly became its most valuable card.
Because it's short-printed (an SSP — super short print), supply is tight relative to demand, which is the core reason the card runs hot whenever a new edition drops.
Why the Ohtani #AA-1 runs hot
The combination of a clean, unique design, genuine scarcity, and Ohtani's status has made the All Aces #AA-1 a headline chase card. Recent editions have seen raw copies sell for figures well into four digits, with high grades reaching considerably more, according to hobby coverage from outlets like Sports Illustrated.
As always with short-print inserts, live listings are the most reliable read on the current market — supply and demand can shift quickly.
2023 vs 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026
The 2023 debut is significant as the first All Aces Ohtani. The 2025 edition was notably scarce, which drove strong prices, and the 2026 version has continued the momentum as one of the standout SPs in the set. Each year's card is chased on its own, so treat them as separate cards rather than interchangeable.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Topps All Aces SSP?
SSP means super short print — the card is inserted at very low rates relative to a normal insert, so far fewer copies exist. The Ohtani All Aces is an SSP, which is a major reason it's so valuable.
How much is the Ohtani All Aces card worth?
It varies by year and grade, but recent editions have sold from the high hundreds into the low thousands raw, with graded copies higher. Check live eBay listings for the current market.
When did All Aces start?
Topps introduced the All Aces insert in 2023, and Ohtani headlined it from the beginning.