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2012 Naruto CCG Hero\'s Ascension — Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode) \"Hero of the Leaf\" #N-1618 — STSR Super Rare — BGS 9.5 GEM MINT
Up for sale is a genuinely rare piece of Naruto CCG history: the officially licensed Bandai Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode) card from the 2012 Hero\'s Ascension set, graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint.
Why This Card Is Rare:
This card carries the STSR designation — Super/Secret Rare, placing it among the highest rarity tiers Bandai printed in this set. Unlike common and uncommon Naruto CCG cards that circulate in huge numbers, STSR cards were pulled far less frequently from packs, making raw copies genuinely hard to find in the wild today — let alone in top-tier preserved condition well over a decade after release. This particular card also depicts one of the most iconic and sought-after transformations in the entire franchise: Naruto\'s Sage Mode, a fan-favorite form that consistently drives demand across all Naruto card and collectible categories.
Grading Breakdown:
- Overall Grade: BGS 9.5 GEM MINT
- Centering: 9.5
- Corners: 9
- Edges: 9.5
- Surface: 9.5
- Cert #: 0014437121 (verifiable directly on Beckett\'s website)
A near-perfect grade across the board, with pristine surface and edges — the kind of preservation that\'s increasingly difficult to find on a card this old, especially at this rarity tier where population reports are thin to begin with.
Card Details:
- Card #: N-1618
- Character: Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode)
- Ability: [Hero of the Leaf] — When put into play, resets the Power of up to 3 target Ninjas to 0/0 and negates their effects for the turn
- Stats: 8/2 / 7/3
Condition & Authenticity:
Professionally graded, authenticated, and sealed by BGS in a tamper-evident case for long-term protection. Ships promptly in a bubble mailer with reinforced protective packaging.
Whether you\'re a longtime Naruto CCG collector chasing this exact card, a fan of the franchise looking for a Sage Mode grail, or an investor eyeing scarce high-rarity anime TCG pieces — this is a strong addition to any collection. Check out my other listings for more graded cards!
