Magic Johnson card values & price guide
118 cards · 65 sets · 1981–2025
Magic Johnson has 118 cataloged cards across 65 sets on Ripbin. The most valuable is the 2021 Panini Prizm Magic Johnson #248, worth about $5,600.00.
Looking up Magic Johnson card values? Ripbin tracks 118 of them across 65 sets — worth from $0.25 for common issues up to $5,600.00 for the top card — each with current prices and live listings.
The most valuable Magic Johnson card we track is the 2021 Panini Prizm Magic Johnson #248, currently around $5,600.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
Notable Magic Johnson sets in our catalog include 2025 Topps, 2025 Topps Chrome, 1992 Skybox USA, 1991 Hoops and 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity and 60 others; browse them all below.
Most valuable Magic Johnson cards
Magic Johnson card prices
About Magic Johnson cards
Magic Johnson cards in our catalog span 1981 to 2025 — 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.
Magic Johnson rookie card
Searching for the Magic Johnson rookie card? The earliest Magic Johnson cards in our catalog are from 1981, led by the 1981 Topps Magic Johnson #21 at around $16.88 ungraded. Rookie and early-year cards are typically a player's most collected issues, and graded copies carry the largest premiums.
Magic Johnson cards at every budget
There's a Magic Johnson card for every budget: 86 cards under $10.00 — ideal entry points, 20 in the $10.00–$100.00 range and 7 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.
Magic Johnson cards by year
| Year | Cards | Top card | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 2025 Topps #255 | $287.50 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2022 Panini Flawless Logoman Autograph #45 | $34.00 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2022 Panini National Treasures Collegiate #14 | $26.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2021 Panini Prizm #248 | $5,600.00 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2019 Panini Mosaic #291 | $38.89 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2019 Panini Hoops Premium Stock Hoops Ink #HI-MJO | $104.99 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2018 Panini Donruss Optic Retro Series #25 | $5.50 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1995 Finest #252 | $29.31 |
| 1992 | 19 | 1992 Skybox USA #31 | $9.94 |
| 1991 | 14 | 1991 Hoops Superstars #48 | $1.97 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1990 Hoops #367 | $1.50 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1989 Hoops All-Star Panels #166 | $4.99 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1988 Fleer #67 | $4.36 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1987 Fleer #56 | $9.97 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1986 Fleer #53 | $63.82 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1981 Topps #21 | $16.88 |
Sets featuring Magic Johnson
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable Magic Johnson card?
- The 2021 Panini Prizm Magic Johnson #248 is the most valuable Magic Johnson card we track, at around $5,600.00 ungraded.
- What is the Magic Johnson rookie card worth?
- Magic Johnson's earliest cards in our catalog are from 1981; the top one — the 1981 Topps Magic Johnson #21 — is worth around $16.88 ungraded, with graded copies selling for more. Check the price table for every early-year card.
- How many Magic Johnson cards are there?
- Ripbin tracks 118 Magic Johnson cards across 65 sets. New cards are added as sets release.
- What is the cheapest Magic Johnson card?
- Magic Johnson cards start around $0.25 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 Magic Johnson 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 Magic Johnson 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.