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2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What makes this set special compared to regular Topps releases?
This is a collaboration with Takashi Murakami, one of Japan's most famous contemporary artists. The design blends Murakami's signature style with vintage 1989-1990 Topps aesthetics, and it was created to commemorate the 2025 MLB World Tour Tokyo Series. It's a limited boxed set exclusive to Complex.com.
Who are the key players in this set?
Shohei Ohtani is the marquee pull, appearing twice (hitting and pitching). Other notable Dodgers include Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Cubs side features Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
What's the rarest card in the set?
The one-of-one Shohei Ohtani / Takashi Murakami dual autograph is the ultimate chase. It's signed by both the baseball star and the artist himself, making it a truly unique piece.
How do the parallels work?
Each box contains one parallel of a base card, numbered to a specific tier. There are nine parallel levels ranging from Purple (/199) down to FoilFractor (1/1). You're guaranteed one parallel per box, but which tier you pull is random.
Are autographs guaranteed in every box?
No. Topps never published autograph odds for this product. Autographs are randomly inserted, and some have emerged as numbered parallels (like Green /99 and Red Foil /5), but the exact pull rate remains unknown.
Why did this set sell out so fast?
It was a limited exclusive release through Complex.com with only 25 cards and Murakami's involvement. The combination of Ohtani's star power, the Tokyo Series connection, and the artistic collaboration created huge demand. It sold out in about one minute.
What's the MSRP and where can I find it now?
The original MSRP was $120, exclusive to Complex.com. Since it sold out immediately, boxes are now trading on the secondary market for $500 and up, depending on condition and any parallels pulled.
What are the best inserts in 2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Shohei Ohtani / Takashi Murakami Dual Autograph, Autograph Cards (10-card checklist), FoilFractor Parallels (1/1), Red Foil Parallels (/5).
When did 2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series come out?
It dropped March 7, 2025.
What's in a 2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series hobby box?
Boxed set. Each box contains 26 cards: the complete 25-card base set plus one parallel numbered to 199 or fewer.
Where can I buy 2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series?
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2025 Topps Takashi Murakami + MLB World Tour Tokyo Series Baseball
This is a 25-card boxed set celebrating the 2025 MLB World Tour Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs, featuring original artwork by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Shohei Ohtani is the marquee pull, with two cards (hitting and pitching), plus a rare one-of-one dual autograph pairing Ohtani with Murakami himself.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
On average per hobby box
- 1 Parallel card numbered to 199 or fewer (Purple, Blue, Green, Aqua Foil, Gold Foil, Orange Foil, Black Foil, Red Foil, or FoilFractor 1/1)
Inserts to watch
- Shohei Ohtani / Takashi Murakami Dual Autograph The ultimate chase card in the set, a one-of-one signed by both the baseball superstar and the legendary Japanese artist.
- Autograph Cards (10-card checklist) Randomly inserted autographs featuring Ohtani, Yamamoto, Imanaga, Kershaw, and six others; some have emerged as numbered parallels.
- FoilFractor Parallels (1/1) One-of-one versions of each base card with a special foil treatment, the rarest parallel tier.
- Red Foil Parallels (/5) Numbered to just five copies, the scarcest numbered parallel available for each base card.
Fast facts
- Released
- March 7, 2025
- Box config
- Boxed set. Each box contains 26 cards: the complete 25-card base set plus one parallel numbered to 199 or fewer.