CrownGrading Pro
Ready to grade your cards? Submit Cards →

Son Goku & Friends Card Details

Card Image Tap to enlarge
Son Goku & Friends
Dragon Ball Z Lenticular Art Card (Unlicensed)  ·  1995  ·  #32
4 Crown Grade
Fair
Cert # 000065306
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9 Corners
9 Edges
3 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are mostly sharp with very slight wear at the tips. Imperfections are barely noticeable without magnification.
EdgesNear-perfect edges with no visible imperfections under normal inspection. Only the slightest signs of wear may be visible under magnification.
SurfaceModerate scratches & scuffs, with some light staining. No significant creases but minor surface indentations.
Card Notes
The Dragon Ball Z Lenticular Art Card set from 1995 represents a fascinating chapter in anime merchandise history. Released during the height of the series' popularity in the West, these unlicensed cards pushed the boundaries of trading card technology by incorporating lenticular printing—a technique that created a three-dimensional effect when tilted. Though produced outside official licensing channels, the set has become a collector's curiosity, valued for its innovative approach and the window it offers into mid-90s anime fandom's creative entrepreneurship. Card 32 features Son Goku alongside his companions, capturing one of anime's most beloved friendships. The lenticular artwork brings dynamic movement to the characters, making the card an engaging visual experience that transcends standard card design. Collectors appreciate this piece for both its technical achievement and its celebration of the series' core relationships, seeking it out as a unique artifact from an era when anime collectibles were still finding their form.
Market Value
Price data not yet available — check back soon.
Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
4 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 4 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 9 / 9 / 3
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
Think your card can grade higher?

Cards like this average a 4.0 with Crown — yours graded 4.00

Submit Your Card →
Free submission packet

Want your own cards graded?

What you get back, current per-card pricing, and a shipping checklist — in your inbox in seconds. No account needed.