Card Images
Real photos from verified sellersView real photos of this card from authenticated sellers and recent auction results. Images show actual condition — useful for grading research.
The stylized card illustration below is a representation. Real card images vary by print run, centering, and condition.
ILYA SAMSONOV
2018-19 UPPER DECK
Stylized illustration — actual card image varies by edition
View sold images on eBay2018-19 Upper Deck Ilya Samsonov YG #245
Young Guns RC of the charismatic Russian goaltender drafted 22nd overall by Washington in 2015. Samsonov was considered one of the top goaltending prospects in the world, coming from Magnitogorsk — the same city that produced Evgeni Malkin. He was groomed as Braden Holtby's heir in Washington and later played for the Maple Leafs, where his personality made him a fan favorite.
Player
Ilya Samsonov
Year
2018
Set
2018-19 Upper Deck
Card #
245
Sport
Hockey
Type
Rookie Card
Market Value (Based on Sold Data)
Based on public auction recordsSource: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026
Values compiled from public eBay sold listings, Heritage Auctions, and Goldin results. For real-time pricing, click “Verify on eBay” above.
PSA vs BGS vs SGC
Professional Sports Authenticators
- +Most liquid — highest resale demand
- +Largest population database
- +Vintage specialists
- +Most recognized globally
- −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
- −No subgrades on base service
Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity
Beckett Grading Services
- +Subgrades reveal exact condition
- +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
- +Preferred for modern parallels
- +Slab design seen as premium
- −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
- −Stricter centering = harder to get 10
Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards
Sportscard Guaranty Corporation
- +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
- +Lower cost at economy tier
- +Growing collector base
- +Good for tobacco/pre-war
- −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
- −Smaller population database
Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading
Share This Card
Research This Card
Explore More
Learn More
More Ilya Samsonov Cards
More Hockey Cards
WAYNE GRETZKY
1979-80 O-PEE-CHEE
#18
1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18
$3,000–$20,000 (PSA 7)
hockey
BOBBY ORR
1966-67 TOPPS
#35
1966-67 Topps Bobby Orr #35
$2,000–$10,000 (PSA 7)
hockey
GORDIE HOWE
1951-52 PARKHURST
#66
1951-52 Parkhurst Gordie Howe #66
$1,500–$8,000 (PSA 6)
hockey
SIDNEY CROSBY
2005-06 UPPER DECK
#201
2005-06 Upper Deck Young Guns Sidney Crosby #201
$500–$3,000 (PSA 9)
hockey
CONNOR MCDAVID
2015-16 UPPER DECK
#201
2015-16 Upper Deck Young Guns Connor McDavid #201
$300–$2,000 (PSA 9)
hockey
MARTIN BRODEUR
1993-94 TOPPS PREMIER
#351
1993-94 Topps Premier Martin Brodeur #351
$30–$150 (PSA 9)
hockey
JAROMIR JAGR
1990-91 UPPER DECK
#356
1990-91 Upper Deck Jaromir Jagr #356
$30–$200 (PSA 9)
hockey
WAYNE GRETZKY
1979-80 TOPPS
#18
1979-80 Topps Wayne Gretzky #18
$1,000–$8,000 (PSA 7)
hockey