In 1993, Topps Finest Baseball set introduced refractor cards. These cards have a reflective coating that displays a rainbow when held at an angle, making them more valuable than regular cards. The rear of refractor cards indicates their special status, often with an ‘R’ or the word ‘Refractor’.
Rookie and limited edition trading cards can be worth more money in the future since they become rarer over time. A player’s popularity also impacts a card’s value. Topps established the standard modern trading card size of 2.5 by 3.5 inches.
Refractors produce higher prices for basketball card singles, but baseball refractors have the top overall value. Prizm refractors are premium, with different colors printed at varying quantities. Prices rise for rookies and stars.
Refractor cards have a reflective coating that displays a rainbow effect when held at an angle, making them more valuable than regular cards. The rarest variant is the "SuperFractor," with only 1 copy produced and serial numbered 1/1.
Refractor cards are distinguished by their rainbow reflection when light hits them. They are marked on the back with an ‘R’ or labeled as ‘Refractor’ for easy identification.