Rookie cards · Basketball
Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Value
As of November 4, 2026, Kobe Bryant rookie cards have a median eBay asking price of $66.97 across 100 live listings, with most listed between $25.75 and $151. Raw copies ask around $31.50 and PSA 10s around $1,700. The most expensive listed right now is "1996 TOPPS FINEST #74 KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE RC PSA 10 🔥 Newly Graded 🔥" at $2,000.
The most-listed Kobe Bryant rookie cards are the 1996-97 Fleer #181, 1996-97 NBA Hoops #281 and 1996-97 Finest #74. Typical asking prices run from about $25 to $150.
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Top listing right now
Median ask
$66.97
100 live listings
What's popular
How much are Kobe Bryant rookie cards worth?
Most-listed kobe bryant rookie cards
- 11996-97 Fleer #181typ. $175
- 21996-97 NBA Hoops #281typ. $15
- 31996-97 Finest #74typ. $200
- 41996-97 Fleer #52typ. $90
- 51996-97 Fleer #3typ. $70
Chase cards
What are the most expensive Kobe Bryant rookie cards?
- #1PSA 10GEM MT
1996 TOPPS FINEST #74 KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE RC PSA 10 🔥 Newly Graded 🔥
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$2,0000 bids · ends Nov 3 
#2PSA 10GEM MT1996-97 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #R23 Lakers PSA 10 GEM MINT
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$1,40011 bids · ends Nov 3
#3BGS 9.51996-97 Topps #138 Kobe Bryant BGS 9.5
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$1,200Buy it now
#4PSA 7NM1996 Skybox EX-2000 Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #30 Lakers PSA 7
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$71022 bids · ends Nov 3
#5PSA 8NM-MT1996-97 Fleer Metal Kobe Bryant Freshly Forged #3 PSA 8 NM-MT Lakers RC HOF
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$450Buy it now
#6PSA 9MINT1996 Topps Kobe Bryant #138 RC PSA 9
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$420Buy it now
#71996-97 Topps #138 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Card PSA NM-MT8
+ shipping on eBay
$399Buy it now
#8PSA 9MINT53059419 Kobe Bryant 1996 Skybox Z-Force #142 Rookie RC PSA 9
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$380Buy it now
On the market
More Kobe Bryant rookie cards for sale
1996-97 Hoops Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #281 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$15.008 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Fleer 23KT Gold KOBE BRYANT Rookie Card WCG 10 Gem Mint Purple Auto RC
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$35.00Buy it now
1996 Skybox Z-Force KOBE BRYANT RC #142 ~ LA Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$45.00Buy it now
1996-97 Skybox Metal Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #181 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$62.0015 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #203 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$24.509 bids · ends Nov 3
PSA 8NM-MT1996-97 Skybox Metal Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #137 Lakers PSA 8
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$12310 bids · ends Nov 3
SGC 8.51996-97 Topps Stadium Club Kobe Bryant Rookies Series One Rookie RC #R12 SGC 8.5
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$42.0013 bids · ends Nov 3
RARE* Graded Gem Mint 10 - KOBE BRYANT 1996 Skybox 23K Black Gold ROOKIE Card RC
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$19.95Buy it now
1996-97 Hoops Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #281 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$15.509 bids · ends Nov 3
KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE HOF 1996-97 STRONGBOX AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTION CARD #16
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$16.00Buy it now
1996-97 SP Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #134 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$27.0010 bids · ends Nov 3
PSA 7NMFleer 1996-97 Metal Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers #181 PSA 7 Cert 162154177
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$115Buy it now
1996-97 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium #55 Gem Mint 10 RC Rookie LA Lakers
New · + shipping on eBay
$225Buy it now
PSA 6🔥 PSA 6 1996 Kobe Bryant 43 Upper Deck Ud3 RC Rookie POP/150
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$150Buy it now
1996-97 Hoops Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #281 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$12.009 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Fleer Ultra Kobe Bryant All Rookie RC #3 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$33.0016 bids · ends Nov 3
PSA 8NM-MTPSA 8 1996 STADIUM CLUB KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE CARD #R12
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$75.007 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Skybox Z-Force Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #142 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$32.006 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$36.0013 bids · ends Nov 3
PSA 9MINTPSA 9 1996 UPPER DECK COLLECTOR’S CHOICE KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE CARD #267
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$12318 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Skybox Metal Kobe Bryant Fresh Foundation Rookie RC #137 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$39.8810 bids · ends Nov 3
1996-97 Topps Stadium Club Kobe Bryant Rookies Series Two Rookie RC #R9 Lakers
Ungraded · + shipping on eBay
$35.0017 bids · ends Nov 3
SGC 8.51996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant RC #55 Lakers SGC 8.5 Rookie
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$42.009 bids · ends Nov 3
PSA 51996 TOPPS #138 KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE RC PSA 5 CLEAN
Graded · + shipping on eBay
$115Buy it now
Parallels & grades
Kobe Bryant value by version
| Version | Listed | From | Median | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame | 1 | $124 | $124 | — |
| Gold | 6 | $24.95 | $91.98 | — |
| Holo | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 | — |
| Base / other | 90 | $0.99 | $65.97 | $1,700 |
| Prizm | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 | — |
| Black | 1 | $19.95 | $19.95 | — |
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Kobe Bryant value FAQ
- How much are Kobe Bryant rookie cards worth?
- Most Kobe Bryant rookie cards list between about $25 and $150 on eBay. condition, grade and print run move the value most.
- Which Kobe Bryant rookie cards are the most popular?
- By number of listings, the most popular are the 1996-97 Fleer #181, 1996-97 NBA Hoops #281, 1996-97 Finest #74 and 1996-97 Fleer #52.
- Are Kobe Bryant rookie cards worth anything?
- Yes. A typical Kobe Bryant rookie card lists for around $65, and graded, numbered or autographed copies go well beyond that.