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Kraven The Hunter #18 - 2025 Topps Chrome
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2025 Topps Chrome

Kraven The Hunter

Card #18

Parallel Breakdown

/399
Print run: 399
/299
Print run: 299
/199
Print run: 199
/100
Print run: 100
/99
NUMBERED
Print run: 99
/75
NUMBERED
Print run: 75
/62
NUMBERED
Print run: 62
/50
SCARCE
Print run: 50
/40
SCARCE
Print run: 40
/39
SCARCE
Print run: 39
/25
LIMITED
Print run: 25
/25-2
LIMITED
Print run: 25
/10
SHORT PRINT
Print run: 10
/5
SUPER SHORT PRINT
Print run: 5
/5-2
SUPER SHORT PRINT
Print run: 5
1/1
ULTRA RARE

Kraven The Hunter #18: A Chrome Hunt for the Ages in 2025 Topps Chrome

Alright, fellow Marvel card fanatics, let's dive into a card that's sure to get your collector senses tingling: Kraven The Hunter, card #18 from the highly anticipated 2025 Topps Chrome set. As always, Northland Legendary Finds is here to give you the lowdown on what makes this particular piece of cardboard a must-have for your collection.

About This Character

This isn't just any Kraven card; it's a base card from the 2025 Topps Chrome set, and that's significant. In the world of premium Marvel cards, the base set is the foundation, the canvas upon which all the stunning parallels are built. While some might overlook base cards in favor of flashier inserts, a pristine base card is the starting point for any master set builder and the anchor for a character's run in a particular release. Card #18 features Sergei Kravinoff, the master hunter, in all his glory, likely with that signature Topps Chrome sheen that makes every character pop. The artwork, combined with the iconic Chrome finish, ensures that even this foundational card stands out. It's the entry point to collecting Kraven in this set, and trust me, you'll want to start here.

The Parallel Breakdown

Now, for the real meat of the hunt: the parallels! Topps Chrome is renowned for its dazzling array of numbered refractors, and Kraven #18 is no exception. Understanding these print runs is key to appreciating their rarity and potential value. Let's break down the chase:

  • /399, /299, /199, /100: These are your more accessible numbered parallels, often serving as a great entry point for collectors looking for something beyond the base. While higher print runs, they still offer a significant rarity bump over the unnumbered base. Finding a Kraven at /100 or below is a solid pull.
  • /99, /75, /62, /50, /40, /39: We're moving into serious rarity territory here. Cards with print runs under 100 are genuinely scarce. The /62 (a nod to Kraven's first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #15, published in 1964, but often associated with specific years or character-related numbers by Topps) is particularly interesting, as is the /39. These are the kinds of cards that elevate a collection and are much harder to come by.
  • /25, /25-2: Extremely rare. When you hit a card numbered out of 25, you know you've got something special. The existence of two different /25 parallels, often distinguished by color or pattern (e.g., Gold Refractor and a specific