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Dirk Nowitzki Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Dirk Nowitzki card is the 1998 Upper Deck SP Authentic (not for sale right now); the top-ranked one you can buy is the 1998 Topps Chrome Refractor (#2), listed from $6,000 on eBay.
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The ranking
- #11998 Upper Deck SP Authentic
Upper Deck SP Authentic
/3500The marquee grail: his SP Authentic rookie, serial numbered to 3,500 and stamped on the card. A premium, genuinely scarce numbered rookie that leads most Dirk collections.
Same set, for sale now:Dirk Nowitzki Rookie Card 1998-99 SP Authentic #99 PSA 9 MINT /3500 Hall Of Fame$449 - 1998 Topps Chrome
Refractor
The light-catching Refractor version of his flagship Topps Chrome rookie — the chrome chase collectors hunt at every grade.
from $6,000 - 1998 Topps Chrome
Topps Chrome
His base Topps Chrome rookie — the premium chrome card that anchors the 1998-99 class and its coveted Refractor parallel.
from $24.99
Fun fact
Dirk was drafted No. 9 overall in 1998 by Milwaukee and traded to Dallas on draft night. He then spent all 21 of his seasons with the Mavericks — the longest run with one team in NBA history — and won the 2011 title.
- 1998 Upper Deck SPx Finite
Upper Deck SPx Finite
An SPx Finite rookie — every card in the set was serial numbered, making it a scarce, upscale chase, though print counts vary by tier.
from $399.98 - 1998 Bowman's Best
Refractor
The Refractor version of his Bowman's Best rookie — a shimmering chrome chase with a loyal following.
from $19,999.99
- 1998 Topps
Base Card
His flagship Topps base rookie — one of the most recognizable Dirk cards and the market benchmark for the class.
from $39.99 - 1998 Fleer Tradition
Lucky 13
Card #9LTHis Fleer rookie is the Lucky 13 card from 1998-99 Fleer Tradition, obtained by redeeming a draft pick exchange card rather than pulled from the base set. Raw copies have sold for about $200 and a PSA 10 for about $2,550.
from $270
Every Dirk Nowitzki rookie card is from 1998-99, the year he went ninth overall and was traded to Dallas on draft night. This guide ranks his key rookies by grail status, from the SP Authentic numbered to 3,500 and the Topps Chrome Refractor down to the Topps, Bowman's Best, Ultra, Upper Deck, Finest and Black Diamond rookies, with prices that update daily.
- 1998 Bowman's Best
Bowman's Best
The base Bowman's Best rookie — a clean, respected chrome-era card and the foundation beneath its coveted Refractor.
from $91.99 - 1998 Fleer Ultra
Fleer Ultra
The Ultra rookie — an attractive, affordable early Dirk with strong nostalgia.
from $119.99 - 1998 Upper Deck
Base Card
Upper Deck's flagship base rookie — one of the most widely available ways to own a Dirk rookie card.
from $370 - 1998 Topps Finest
Topps Finest
Card #234The 1998-99 Finest rookie, a chrome card with its own Refractor parallel. PSA 10 copies have recently sold for about $75 to $150.
from $23.99Recent salesSee all 4 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 18 PSA 9 $57 Oct 14 PSA 10 $218.51 Oct 12 Raw $19.50 Oct 9 Raw $20.99 - 1998 Upper Deck Black Diamond
Diamond Futures
Card #92The Black Diamond rookie from the Diamond Futures subset, with scarcer Double and Triple Diamond versions above it. PSA 10 copies are valued at around $150.
from $100.14
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Frequently asked
What is Dirk Nowitzki's most valuable card?
His 1998-99 SP Authentic rookie, serial numbered to 3,500, is the marquee grail — a genuinely scarce, hand-numbered rookie from a premium set. In top grades it's the card most Dirk collectors chase first.
What are Dirk Nowitzki's rookie cards?
All of his rookie cards are from 1998-99. The key ones are the SP Authentic (#99, numbered to 3,500), Topps Chrome (#154) and its Refractor, SPx Finite (#219), Bowman's Best (#109) and its Refractor, Topps (#154), the Fleer Tradition Lucky 13 redemption (#9LT), Ultra (#118), Upper Deck (#320), Finest (#234) and Black Diamond (#92). The SP Authentic and the Topps Chrome Refractor are the top chases.
How much is a Dirk Nowitzki rookie card worth?
It depends on the card and its grade. A raw Topps Chrome rookie sells for about $20, and PSA 10 copies of the cheaper rookies like Finest, Black Diamond and Topps run from about $75 to $250. A PSA 10 SP Authentic has sold for about $450 to $750, and a PSA 10 Topps Chrome for about $1,000 to $2,000 in 2026. The Topps Chrome Refractor sells for around $700 raw and five figures in PSA 10. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
How rare is the SP Authentic rookie?
The 1998-99 SP Authentic rookies were each serial numbered to 3,500 and stamped on the card — a real, printed limit that makes them far scarcer than the unnumbered base rookies of the era.
What's the most affordable Dirk Nowitzki rookie to start with?
The 1998-99 Topps base rookie and the Upper Deck and Fleer rookies are the accessible entry points — recognizable, widely available, and usually the cheapest way into his rookie run.
Which Dirk Nowitzki rookie is best to get graded?
The chrome rookies — Topps Chrome and its Refractor, plus Bowman's Best — reward grading most, since chrome surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Dirk Nowitzki cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with legacy and hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice; buy what you love and do your own homework.
What's a fun fact about Dirk Nowitzki?
Dirk was drafted No. 9 overall in 1998 by Milwaukee and traded to Dallas on draft night. He then spent all 21 of his seasons with the Mavericks — the longest run with one team in NBA history — and won the 2011 title.
What's the most expensive Dirk Nowitzki card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Dirk Nowitzki card on our list that's for sale is the 1998 Bowman's Best Refractor (#5), listed from $19,999.99 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Dirk Nowitzki card under $100 is the 1998 Topps (#6), listed from $39.99 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Dirk Nowitzki card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1998 Topps — #6 on our list of the 12 most popular Dirk Nowitzki cards — listed from $39.99 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Dirk Nowitzki card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1998 Upper Deck SPx Finite — #4 on our list of the 12 most popular Dirk Nowitzki cards — listed from $399.98 on eBay. Prices update daily.
Where this comes from
Facts
Card numbers and recent graded sales for the Topps Chrome, Finest, Black Diamond and SP Authentic rookies
Facts
Confirms his 1998-99 Fleer rookie is the Lucky 13 #9LT redemption, with sale prices
How we rank these cards
We rank by popularity — how coveted a card is — not by price alone. A card rises on its iconic standing (flagship rookies, on-card autographs, and marquee inserts), its scarcity (low serial numbers and true one-of-ones), and collector demand, with market value as a strong signal. The most expensive card isn't always the most popular.
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