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Pacific Prism

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Frequently asked

What are the key rookies in 1999 Pacific Prism?
Pat Burell, Alfonso Soriano, Marcus Giles, and Adam Dunn are the four marquee rookies. All four went on to solid MLB careers and their base cards and parallels are popular targets.
What makes the holographic parallels so hard to find?
The four holographic parallels (Blue /80, Mirror /160, Purple /320, Gold /480) are all serial-numbered and printed in very limited quantities. The Blue is the toughest at only 80 copies per card in the set.
Are there autographs in 1999 Pacific Prism?
No. This is a base and insert set with no autographed cards. The appeal is entirely in the holographic foil design and the scarce numbered parallels.
What's the difference between hobby and retail versions?
Hobby boxes contain Epic Performers inserts (1:97 packs) and Holographic Purple parallels (/320). Retail (WalMart exclusive) has a Red parallel (1:97 packs) instead and no Epic Performers.
How many inserts can you expect per box?
With 24 packs per box and inserts typically in the 2nd card slot, you'll pull roughly one insert per box on average. Ballpark Legends is the rarest at 1:193 packs, so you might not hit one in a single box.
What's the base set like?
150 cards of 1999 MLB stars printed on holographic foil. Every card has that shiny, prism-effect look, which was Pacific's signature for this product line. The design is clean and the foil really pops.
Which insert set is the best value to chase?
Diamond Glory at 2:25 packs is the most accessible. Ballpark Legends at 1:193 is a long shot but features the biggest names. Epic Performers (hobby only) at 1:97 is a nice middle ground with ten Hall-of-Famers and future stars.
When did 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Prism come out?
It dropped March 1, 1999.
What's in a 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Prism hobby box?
24 packs per box, 5 cards per pack
Where can I buy 1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Prism?
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1999 Pacific Trading Cards Pacific Prism Baseball

1999 Pacific Prism is a 150-card baseball set featuring holographic-foil cards of stars like Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mark McGwire, plus key rookies Pat Burell, Alfonso Soriano, Marcus Giles, and Adam Dunn. The big chase is the ultra-scarce holographic parallels numbered as low as /80.

Inserts to watch
  • Holographic Blue Serial-numbered to /80, the scarcest holographic parallel and the top chase card.
  • Holographic Mirror Serial-numbered to /160, the second-rarest holographic parallel.
  • Holographic Purple Serial-numbered to /320 and hobby-only, a tough pull for collectors.
  • Holographic Gold Serial-numbered to /480, the most common of the four holographic parallels but still desirable.
  • Ballpark Legends 1 in 193 packs Short-print insert featuring ten of the era's biggest stars like Jeter, Griffey, and McGwire.
  • Diamond Glory 2 in 25 packs 20-card insert set with the game's top names, one of the easier inserts to pull.
Fast facts
Released
March 1, 1999
Box config
24 packs per box, 5 cards per pack

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