Naruto Kayou Appraisal

Naruto Uzumaki #NR-MR-002 - Naruto Kayou Tier 2 Wave 2 (Graded MANA 10 Gem Mint)

This is a professionally graded collectible trading card featuring the character Naruto Uzumaki in 'Sage Mode' from the Naruto Kayou series, specifically Tier 2 Wave 2. The card is a Foil ‘MR’ (Magnificent Rare) rarity, designated by the 'MR' symbol in the upper right corner. The artwork is highly detailed with a gold-tone foil finish and vibrant yellow and orange hues depicting Naruto performing a jutsu. It is encased in a MANA Grading clear protective slab. The black and gold grading label at the top indicates a 'GEM MINT 10' overall grade, with subgrades of 10 for Centering, 10 for Edges, 9.5 for Surface, and 10 for Corners. The card is identified by number NR-MR-002. As a Tier 2, Wave 2 release, this card hails from the licensed Chinese card market produced by Pierrot and Kayou, likely dating from the early 2020s. The slab appears in excellent condition with no visible scratches or cracks, preserving the card's high-grade status. The craftsmanship of the card features intricate layered foil textures common in high-tier Kayou releases, making it a desirable piece for modern anime card collectors.