The 10 Most Valuable John Elway Cards
By Ripbin Research · Updated 2026-06-17 · prices from live market data
The most valuable John Elway card is the 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown John Elway #DT-24, worth about $486.29. The top 10 are worth roughly $2,344.65 combined.
From rookie-year keys to short-printed parallels, these are the 10 most valuable John Elway cards right now, ranked by real market prices.
Number one checks in around $486.29 ungraded. Each entry links to grade-by-grade values (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC) and current listings.
#12020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown John Elway #DT-24
$486.29PSA 10 ~$933.77Top of the chase: $486.29 for an ungraded copy puts it well clear of the field. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $933.77.
#22021 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown John Elway #DT-24
$448.44PSA 10 ~$696.88Expect to pay about $448.44 for an ungraded example. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $696.88.
#32018 National Treasures Material Treasures Signatures John Elway
$360.00Valued around $360.00 ungraded.
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#42026 2025 Panini Immaculate Players Collection Autograph John Elway #23
$250.00PSA 10 ~$1,156.19Valued around $250.00 ungraded. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $1,156.19.
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#52026 2025 Panini National Treasures Treasures of the Hall John Elway #2
$193.82PSA 10 ~$705.99Currently around $193.82 in raw condition. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $705.99.
#62025 Panini Phoenix Color Blast John Elway #25
$171.24PSA 10 ~$426.25Currently around $171.24 in raw condition. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $426.25.
#72025 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Uptowns John Elway #23
$156.36PSA 10 ~$306.75Expect to pay about $156.36 for an ungraded example. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $306.75.
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#82026 2025 Panini Honors Spectra HOF Signature Prizm John Elway #5
$153.50Currently around $153.50 in raw condition.
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#92025 2024 Panini Contenders Contenders to Canton John Elway #2
$90.00Valued around $90.00 ungraded.
Market snapshot
The top 10 John Elway cards are worth a combined $2,344.65 in raw condition, and where graded data exists, PSA 10 copies average about 2.7× the raw price — condition is doing real work in this market. 8 of the top 10 clear the $100.00 mark. Values move with the market — each card page above tracks current prices and live listings.
Just missed the cut
- #11 2020 Panini National Treasures John Elway #32$30.00
- #12 2025 2024 Panini National Treasures Treasures of the Hall John Elway #21$18.88
- #13 2018 National Treasures Franchise John Elway$17.51
- #14 2018 National Treasures John Elway #28$11.49
- #15 2018 Panini Spectra John Elway #17$3.99
- #16 2019 Panini Chronicles John Elway #28$1.76
- #17 2022 Panini Select Draft Picks John Elway #69$1.24
- #18 2020 Panini Chronicles John Elway #31$1.04
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable John Elway card?
- The 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown John Elway #DT-24 tops the list at around $486.29 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
- Are John Elway cards worth money?
- Yes — the top 10 John Elway cards alone are worth about $2,344.65 combined in raw condition, and gem-mint graded copies average roughly 2.7× the raw price.
- Where can I sell John Elway cards?
- eBay is the most liquid market — each card above links to live listings. You can also scan your cards with Ripbin to track values and receive bids from collectors.