Cal Ripken card values & price guide
11 cards · 8 sets · 2021–2026
Cal Ripken has 11 cataloged cards across 8 sets on Ripbin. The most valuable is the 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy Cal Ripken #2, worth about $299.00.
Looking up Cal Ripken card values? Ripbin tracks 11 of them across 8 sets — worth from $1.05 for common issues up to $299.00 for the top card — each with current prices and live listings.
The most valuable Cal Ripken card we track is the 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy Cal Ripken #2, currently around $299.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
Cal Ripken cards turn up in sets like 2022 Panini Prizm, 2026 Panini Donruss, 2022 Panini Select Stars, 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy and 2025 Panini Flawless, plus 3 more — each with its own checklist and values below.
Most valuable Cal Ripken cards
Cal Ripken card prices
| Card | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|
 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy#2 | 2026 | $299.00 |
 2022 Panini Prizm · Shimmer Prizm#106 | 2022 | $66.15 |
 2025 Panini Flawless#13 | 2025 | $59.50 |
 2026 Panini Donruss#14 | 2026 | $3.99 |
 2021 Panini Prizm#149 | 2021 | $1.99 |
| 2022 Panini Prizm · White Wave Prizm#106 | 2022 | $1.67 |
 2025 Panini Select · Silver#50 | 2026 | $1.39 |
 2022 Panini Select Stars#SS11 | 2022 | $1.38 |
 2024 Panini Select#32 | 2025 | $1.38 |
 2026 Panini Donruss · Optic#14 | 2026 | $1.34 |
| 2022 Panini Select Stars · Holo#SS11 | 2022 | $1.05 |
Cal Ripken card market
Cal Ripken cards in our catalog span 2021 to 2026 — earlier issues generally carry the collector premium, while recent releases trade closer to pack-fresh prices.
Prices below are ungraded market values; click through to any card to compare PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC graded prices and find live eBay listings.
Cal Ripken rookie card
Searching for the Cal Ripken rookie card? The earliest Cal Ripken cards in our catalog are from 2021, led by the 2021 Panini Prizm Cal Ripken #149 at around $1.99 ungraded. Rookie and early-year cards are typically a player's most collected issues, and graded copies carry the largest premiums.
Where to start collecting Cal Ripken
There's a Cal Ripken card for every budget: 8 cards under $10.00 — ideal entry points, 2 in the $10.00–$100.00 range and 1 premium cards above $100.00. Budget collectors usually start with base cards from flagship sets, while graded rookies and low-print parallels anchor the high end.
Cal Ripken cards by year
| Year | Cards | Top card | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy #2 | $299.00 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2025 Panini Flawless #13 | $59.50 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2022 Panini Prizm #106 | $66.15 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2021 Panini Prizm #149 | $1.99 |
Sets featuring Cal Ripken
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable Cal Ripken card?
- The 2026 Panini Donruss Whammy Cal Ripken #2 is the most valuable Cal Ripken card we track, at around $299.00 ungraded.
- What is the Cal Ripken rookie card worth?
- Cal Ripken's earliest cards in our catalog are from 2021; the top one — the 2021 Panini Prizm Cal Ripken #149 — is worth around $1.99 ungraded, with graded copies selling for more. Check the price table for every early-year card.
- How many Cal Ripken cards are there?
- Ripbin tracks 11 Cal Ripken cards across 8 sets. New cards are added as sets release.
- What is the cheapest Cal Ripken card?
- Cal Ripken cards start around $1.05 for common base issues — an affordable way to start a collection before moving up to graded or early-year cards.
- How do I sell my Cal Ripken cards?
- Compare your card against the price table above, check its live eBay listings for the current market, and scan it with Ripbin to track it in your locker and receive bids from other collectors.
- Are Cal Ripken cards a good investment?
- Card values move with player performance and hobby demand, condition and grading population. Use the price table to compare values, and check each card's live listings before buying or selling.