MLB The Show 26 added a 99 OVR Milestone Aaron Nola card after the Phillies starter joined the 2,000-strikeout club. The card is a no-sell Showdown reward, so there is no Community Market price or pack to chase.
Quick answer: Open Showdown in Diamond Dynasty and look for the Aaron Nola Milestone reward. MLB The Show's official announcement identifies Showdown as the acquisition path. The card is 99 OVR, CORE, and no-sell.
Pitching attributes
Homebody: Performs better when playing at home
Pick Off Artist: Has an extremely effective pickoff move
Day Player: Performs better when playing day games
Community Market
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The official MLB The Show announcement says to take on Showdown to earn Nola's Milestone card. The card entered the live catalog on Monday, Aug. 10, shortly after the announced noon PT release window.
The verified sources do not list the Showdown's exact in-game name, entry cost, stages, deadline, or whether it can be repeated. Check the reward tile and rules screen before starting. Do not spend Stubs based on an assumed entry fee or expiration date.
Nola is marked no-sell in the catalog. He is not attached to a program reward, pack, or market listing in the current theSHOWBASE data.
What are Aaron Nola's attributes?
The card leans on control and break. Both headline ratings are 95 or higher, while the stored velocity rating is 83.
| Pitching attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stamina | 106 |
| Pitching Clutch | 100 |
| H/9 vs. L / R | 102 / 100 |
| K/9 vs. L / R | 104 / 110 |
| BB/9 | 95 |
| HR/9 | 81 |
| Control | 95 |
| Velocity | 83 |
| Break | 99 |
Those are card-screen facts, not a hands-on review. The available data does not establish how Nola's delivery or pitch shapes perform online.
What pitches and quirks does the card have?
Nola has five pitches, led by a 95 mph four-seam fastball. All five stored pitch speeds are:
| Pitch | Speed |
|---|---|
| 4-Seam Fastball | 95 mph |
| Sinker | 93 mph |
| Cutter | 87 mph |
| Circle Change | 85 mph |
| Knuckle-curve | 79 mph |
His stored quirks are Homebody, Day Player, and Pick Off Artist. The card does not have a Community Market price because it is no-sell.
Why did Aaron Nola get a Milestone card?
Nola crossed 2,000 career strikeouts on Aug. 8. The official card art marks the 2,000 Strikeout Club milestone and carries that date. MLB's career pitching feed listed Nola at 2,005 strikeouts when checked at 21:09 UTC on Aug. 10.
The reward is separate from Nola's Live Series and World Baseball Classic versions. Use the exact Aaron Nola Milestone card page when comparing attributes or captain eligibility.
What should you do first?
Open the current Showdown list and confirm the 99 Nola reward before paying any displayed entry cost. If Nola is your target, the verified route is the Showdown itself. No collection lock-in or market purchase is required in the available sources.
Source notes
The acquisition method and 99 OVR reward come from MLB The Show's official post. The official Instagram card post supplies the card artwork and Aug. 8 milestone date. Attributes, pitches, quirks, no-sell status, and entity links were checked against theSHOWBASE's Aug. 10 catalog snapshot. The career strikeout total was cross-checked against MLB's official statistics feed.
