Bryce Harper RCs & More

Bryce Harper’s Top Cards

Bryce Harper embodies the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love—a unique blend of gritty determination and modern-day charisma akin to a classic Mitchell & Ness throwback jersey. This city, renowned for its passionate sports culture, has witnessed the rise of legends, from Allen Iverson’s electrifying crossovers to the indomitable spirit of Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Harper, alongside the Phillies, etched his name into this storied sporting tapestry by helping Philly’s baseball team reach the World Series in 2022. This season, Harper and the boys are one win away from returning to the promised land. As he continues to shine and drive up the price on his memorabilia, we wanted to rank “Mondo’s” best rookie cards and more according to value, exclusivity, and creativity.

This guide showcases 10 Bryce Harper cards—headlined by 2012 rookies (Five Star /80, Heritage H650) and story-rich TOPPS NOW® base-relics—by narrative, scarcity, and collector demand. Use it to target blue-chip RCs, art-card crossovers, and modern memorabilia with Philly flair, then continue with Pt. 1 for more picks.

Topps Project70® #590 – 1994 Bryce Harper by The Shoe Surgeon

Topps collaborated with legendary sneaker customizer The Shoe Surgeon for a Grand Theft Auto Vice City-inspired Topps Project70® Bryce Harper card. We’re already suckers for Project70® joints. But fusing it with the cover art from arguably the best game in one of the best videogame series ever? Wow! Tears of joy are streaming down the faces of gamers worldwide. I’d definitely cop Mondo III if it came out via Playstation. Imagine the missions!? Tommy Vercetti couldn’t compete with that.

2020 Topps Series 1 #250 Bryce Harper Auto

Act fast on the 2020 Topps Series 1 #250 Bryce Harper! It’s currently on the Phillies’ MLB Shop, and as of this post, there’s only one left. Finding a Bryce Harper card that has an on-card auto and perfectly captures how he plays the game is rare, my friends—a true gem.

2012 Topps Five Star #1 Bryce Harper RC /80

We’re throwing it back to Harper’s rookie days with the 2012 Topps Five Star #1 Bryce Harper RC /80, which is an absolute showstopper and one of his hardest cards to acquire. There are only 80 of these cards in existence, making this his rarest rookie card with a serial number. Happy Hunting!

2012 Topps Heritage #H650 Bryce Harper RC

Topps Heritage High Number was one of the first online exclusive baseball sets, and only 1,000 of these bad boys dropped. With Heritage being one of the premier baseball sets and the popularity of Harper, the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year, it’s obvious this product flew off the net. This is another card worth searching for, but hard to locate, especially at a bargain.

2023 Topps Tribute #DR-SH Bryce Harper / Mike Schmidt Dual Relic Jersey /25

Take Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt — the best player in Phillies history — and throw him on a card with Bryce Harper — one of the best players in the franchise’s lore and voila! Magic. Now, produce only 25 of these, add jersey relics and here’s a gem that collectors and Philly fans might do almost anything to get their hands on. As the kids would say, this one “goes crazy.”

2012 Topps Triple Threads #129 Bryce Harper RC Auto Triple Mem /99

Which set was the only one to feature a 2012 Bryce Harper Rookie Base card? Lol, the answer is obvious. But the 2012 Topps Triple Threads #129 Bryce Harper RC Auto Triple Mem /99. Now, this card features three relic pieces, an on-card auto and only has 99 in production. A must cop for any serious “Mondo” collector.

2023 MLB TOPPS NOW® #9992 Bryce Harper Game-Used Base Relic /99

In the famous words of the legendary Deion Sanders, the Braves — Sanders’ former team — “done messed around and found out.” After a trash-talk-filled, so-so Game 2 by his standards in the 2023 ALDS against the Braves, Harper walked into the stadium with a shirt featuring the man known as Primetime and exacted revenge. He crushed two homers, stared down his adversaries and led the Phillies to a 7-1 win and, eventually, the series win. Topps commemorated the moment with a Topps Now card featuring a game relic numbered to 99, which swiftly sold out online.

2023 MLB TOPPS NOW® #860 Bryce Harper Game-used Base Relic /99

Against Atlanta on Sept. 12, 2023, Harper went 2-3 with a homer and an RBI. His success at the plate launched him into legendary status, as he became the sixth active player with at least 300 dingers and 1,500 RBIs in his first 12 seasons. So, of course, Topps had to take advantage of the moment, turning it into a card numbered to 99 and placing a game-used relic promptly next to the image of Harper. Well played.

 2012 Topps Archives #241 Bryce Harper RC

A late-addition to the 2012 Topps Archive product, the #241 Bryce Harper RC spawned inspiration from the 1984 Topps Baseball design and is known as the Las Vegas native’s first official rookie card available in packs following his MLB debut. Need we say more? This is a special, special card.

2012 Topps Bryce Harper #661 RC

A late-addition to 2012 Topps Series 2, the #661 Bryce Harper RC is by far and away Harper’s most valuable card. It’s not his first available in packs, like the one listed above, but the mystique is definitely there. A fitting No. 1 for one of baseball’s coolest players.

Bryce Harper Collector FAQs

• How rare is the 2012 Topps Five Star #1 Bryce Harper RC /80?
  • Only 80 copies exist, making it one of Harper’s toughest numbered rookies and a prime target for high-end collectors.
• What makes the Harper/Schmidt dual relic a must-add?
  • It pairs an all-time Phillie with the current icon in a low-print /25 format—perfect for franchise-focused PCs and Philly-centric displays.
• What are Project70® cards?
  • They’re culture-driven collectibles that attract non-traditional buyers. The Shoe Surgeon’s 1994-style Harper (#590) blends sneaker culture and gaming nostalgia, adding crossover demand.
• Why do TOPPS NOW® base-relics matter for Bryce Harper?
  • They bottle up specific on-field moments in card form with game-used base pieces and numbered runs (e.g., /99), creating direct narrative value tied to playoff storylines.
• Is the 2012 Heritage High Number Harper a good entry RC?
  • Yes—its noted 1,000-copy run (in the original piece) plus classic design and rookie-year status make it compelling at relatively accessible prices, depending on grade.

Key Facts:

• Countdown covers 10 Harper RCs & modern chases (2012–2023).
• Heritage High Number H650 noted at 1,000 copies in article.
• Five Star #1 RC is serial-numbered /80.
• Multiple game-used TOPPS NOW® base relics numbered /99

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