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Kawhi Leonard Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Kawhi Leonard card is the 2012 Panini Prizm Silver, listed from $79.95 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 2012 Panini Prizm
Silver
Card #209The Silver Prizm rookie — his iconic blue-chip base chase and the card most collectors picture first when they think Kawhi rookie.
from $79.95 - 2012 Panini Prizm
Panini Prizm
Card #209The base Panini Prizm rookie — the accessible, universally-recognized flagship rookie from Prizm's debut year.
last sold $44 from $84.05Recent salesSee all 5 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 20 Raw $49 Oct 15 PSA 10 $228.52 Oct 13 PSA 9 $45.69 Oct 7 PSA 8 $37 Oct 4 Raw $39 - 2012 Panini Contenders
Rookie Autographs
Card #263His Contenders rookie autograph — a plentiful but popular signed rookie that many collectors consider a long-term bargain.
from $349
Fun fact
Kawhi was traded on draft night in 2011, from Indiana to San Antonio for George Hill. He went on to win Finals MVP with two different franchises — the Spurs in 2014 and the Raptors in 2019 — something only he, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James have done.
- 2012 Panini Immaculate Collection
Rookie Patch Autographs
Card #112/99His rookie patch autograph from Panini's high-end Immaculate line, numbered to 99 — a scarcer signed option than the National Treasures RPA.
from $5,000 - 2012 Panini Hoops
Rookie Autographs
Card #236His signed Hoops rookie, #236 — one of the most affordable ways to own a Kawhi rookie autograph.
from $299.99
- 2012 Panini Threads
Rookie Autographs
Card #163His signed Threads rookie, #163 — another affordable Kawhi rookie autograph from his first Panini season.
from $235 - #72012 Panini Prizm
Gold
/10The Gold parallel of his base Prizm rookie, numbered to just 10 — his scarcest chase and one that can rival his autographs at the top grades.
Same set, for sale now:Panini Prizm Kawhi Leonard #209 San Antonio Spurs 2012-13 BGS 9.5 Graded$115
The cards that anchor a Kawhi Leonard collection — the National Treasures rookie patch autograph, the flagship Prizm rookies, and the scarce color parallels every collector chases. Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update daily.
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Frequently asked
What is Kawhi Leonard's most valuable card?
His 2012-13 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph (#114), numbered to 199 with a signature and a game-worn patch. High-grade copies have sold well into five figures, making it the clear top of his rookie run.
What is Kawhi Leonard's rookie card?
All of his rookie cards are dated 2012-13 because of the lockout. The most recognized base rookie is the Panini Prizm (#209); the Silver Prizm is the iconic chase, and the National Treasures RPA is the premium signed rookie.
How rare is the Kawhi National Treasures rookie?
The base Rookie Patch Autograph is numbered to 199. The Gold Prizm parallel of his base rookie is far scarcer, limited to just 10 copies, and can rival his autographs in price at the highest grades.
What's the most affordable Kawhi rookie to start with?
The base Panini Prizm (#209) and his other 2012-13 base rookies are the accessible entry points — widely available and popular, usually the cheapest way into his rookie run.
Which Kawhi rookie is best to get graded?
The chrome-style Prizm rookies reward grading most, since their surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive and a clean grade adds real value. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Kawhi Leonard cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with on-court performance, health, 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 Kawhi Leonard?
Kawhi was traded on draft night in 2011, from Indiana to San Antonio for George Hill. He went on to win Finals MVP with two different franchises — the Spurs in 2014 and the Raptors in 2019 — something only he, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James have done.
What's the most expensive Kawhi Leonard card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Kawhi Leonard card on our list that's for sale is the 2012 Panini Immaculate Collection Rookie Patch Autographs (#4), listed from $5,000 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Kawhi Leonard card under $100 is the 2012 Panini Prizm Silver (#1), listed from $79.95 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Kawhi Leonard card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 2012 Panini Prizm Silver — #1 on our list of the 7 most popular Kawhi Leonard cards — listed from $79.95 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Kawhi Leonard card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 2012 Panini Contenders Rookie Autographs — #3 on our list of the 7 most popular Kawhi Leonard cards — listed from $349 on eBay. Prices update daily.
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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.
Every list is checked against several sources before it goes live. The facts — how rare a card is, what it sells for, which versions exist — come only from card checklists, price trackers, and real sold listings.
What the community is chasing shapes how we order the list, but it never counts as a fact on its own. It tells us about demand, not whether a card truly belongs at the top.
We only call a card's rarity confirmed when the maker officially publishes the number. Otherwise we label it an estimate — and we never make a number up.
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