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Tim Duncan Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Tim Duncan card is the 1997 SkyBox Metal Universe Green · Precious Metal Gems, listed from $125 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1997 SkyBox Metal Universe
Green · Precious Metal Gems
Card #66The undisputed apex grail: the green Precious Metal Gems, one of only ten copies made. One sold for roughly $330,000, the all-time Duncan record. Vintage, so no serial number is printed on the card.
from $125 - 1997 Topps Chrome
Refractor
Card #115The signature key of his flagship Chrome rookie — the light-catching Refractor collectors chase at every grade, with PSA 10 copies selling for tens of thousands.
from $2,699.99 - 1997 SkyBox Metal Universe
Red · Precious Metal Gems
Card #66The red Precious Metal Gems — the 90 copies that complete the 100-card PMG run alongside the ten greens. Extraordinarily coveted and second only to the green.
from $125
Fun fact
Duncan grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a competitive swimmer. He only took up basketball after Hurricane Hugo destroyed the island's only Olympic-size pool in 1989 — and became a five-time NBA champion.
- 1997 Topps Chrome
Topps Chrome
Card #115His true flagship rookie card — the most collected and recognized Duncan rookie and the market benchmark, with the base version still relatively attainable.
from $149.99Recent salesSee all 16 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 23 PSA 9 $229 Oct 22 PSA 9 $173.50 Oct 21 BGS 8.5 $90.99 Oct 20 Raw $89 Oct 19 PSA 10 $725 Oct 19 PSA 10 $810 Oct 18 PSA 10 $820 Oct 17 SGC 9.5 $118.50 Oct 15 PSA 10 $860 Oct 15 PSA 10 $835 Oct 15 PSA 8 $142.50 Oct 14 PSA 10 $800 Oct 8 PSA 9 $205.50 Oct 8 PSA 10 $850 Oct 8 PSA 8 $150 Oct 5 Raw $94 - 1997 Upper Deck SP Authentic
Upper Deck SP Authentic
Card #128A classic, respected rookie known for being condition-sensitive — its dark background and light borders make clean high-grade copies command a real premium.
from $75
- 1997 Bowman's Best
Atomic Refractor
Card #106The Atomic Refractor is the key chase of his Bowman's Best rookie, with a tiled, shimmering background that sits above the standard Refractor.
last sold $925 from $580 - 1997 Topps Finest
Refractor
Card #101The Refractor version of his Finest rookie — the key chase in a multi-tier set, with the shimmering surface collectors prize.
last sold $2,500 from $1,000
Every Tim Duncan rookie card is from 1997-98, the year he went No. 1 overall to the Spurs. This guide ranks 12 of his key rookie cards, from the one-of-ten Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green and the Topps Chrome Refractor down to affordable Topps and Upper Deck base rookies, by grail status, with card numbers and prices that update daily.
- 1997 Bowman's Best
Bowman's Best
Card #106The base Bowman's Best rookie — a clean, respected chrome-era card and the affordable foundation beneath its coveted Refractor parallels.
from $65Recent salesSee all 12 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 Raw $8.50 Oct 22 PSA 9 $37 Oct 21 Raw $4.30 Oct 16 Raw $3.25 Oct 15 PSA 9 $47.50 Oct 14 Raw $6.50 Oct 7 PSA 9 $59.99 Oct 7 PSA 9 $39.99 Oct 7 Raw $8.50 Oct 6 Raw $10.50 Oct 6 Raw $6.50 Oct 5 Raw $2.25 - 1997 Topps
Base Card
Card #115His flagship Topps base rookie, the paper version of the Chrome #115. PSA 10 copies have sold for about $200 to $300 in 2026.
from $49.99Recent salesSee all 38 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 24 Raw $5.83 Oct 23 PSA 10 $283.99 Oct 22 Raw $7.71 Oct 22 PSA 9 $31.09 Oct 21 Raw $56 Oct 21 PSA 8 $46 Oct 20 Raw $4.75 Oct 20 Raw $6.50 Oct 19 PSA 10 $273 Oct 19 PSA 9 $44 Oct 19 Raw $5.50 Oct 19 Raw $5.50 Oct 18 Raw $6.25 Oct 18 Raw $5.50 Oct 18 PSA 9 $37 Oct 18 Raw $7.50 Oct 17 PSA 10 $237.50 Oct 17 Raw $4.99 Oct 17 BGS 9 $27 Oct 16 Raw $3.58 Oct 16 Raw $5.50 Oct 15 Raw $120.50 Oct 15 PSA 9 $61 Oct 14 Raw $6.50 Oct 13 PSA 9 $42.76 Oct 9 CSG 8.5 $6 Oct 8 PSA 10 $305 Oct 7 Raw $83.88 Oct 7 Raw $71 Oct 7 PSA 10 $270 Oct 7 PSA 10 $275 Oct 7 Raw $8.50 Oct 7 Raw $5 Oct 7 Raw $3.25 Oct 6 PSA 9 $41 Oct 5 SGC 9 $65 Oct 5 PSA 10 $250 Oct 5 PSA 9 $43.02 - 1997 Upper Deck
Base Card
Card #114The Upper Deck base rookie, a widely available entry into his 1997-98 class. PSA 10 copies have sold for about $210 to $250.
from $324.99Recent salesSee all 29 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 25 Raw $2.22 Oct 24 Raw $3.35 Oct 23 Raw $3.28 Oct 20 Raw $4.25 Oct 20 PSA 9 $46 Oct 20 Raw $3.25 Oct 18 Raw $24.56 Oct 18 Raw $3.77 Oct 18 Raw $1.20 Oct 17 PSA 7 $18.23 Oct 17 PSA 7 $13.50 Oct 17 BGS 9 $22.50 Oct 16 PSA 9 $57.52 Oct 16 Raw $8.50 Oct 16 Raw $2.78 Oct 16 Raw $4.13 Oct 16 Raw $3.25 Oct 16 Raw $6.50 Oct 13 Raw $27 Oct 13 Raw $10.38 Oct 12 Raw $2 Oct 10 Raw $3.25 Oct 9 Raw $4.14 Oct 9 Raw $3.25 Oct 8 PSA 8 $24 Oct 8 Raw $8.27 Oct 7 Raw $2.50 Oct 7 Raw $2.25 Oct 5 Raw $3 - #111997 SkyBox E-X2001
Credentials Future
An ultra-rare Credentials parallel — the 'Future' version was made in tiny numbers, making it one of the toughest Duncan rookies to track down.
- #121997 Fleer Ultra
Platinum Medallion
The Platinum Medallion parallel of his Ultra rookie — a scarce chase from the era, prone to edge chipping, so clean high grades are hard to find.
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Frequently asked
What is Tim Duncan's most valuable card?
His 1997-98 SkyBox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green (#66), the green version limited to just ten copies. One sold for around $330,000, the highest price ever paid for a Duncan card.
What are Tim Duncan's rookie cards?
All of his rookie cards are from 1997-98. The key ones are Topps Chrome (#115) and its Refractor, Metal Universe (#66) with its Precious Metal Gems parallels, SP Authentic (#128), Bowman's Best (#106), Topps Finest (#101), E-X2001 (#75), Fleer Ultra (#131), Topps (#115) and Upper Deck (#114). The Topps Chrome is the flagship rookie most collectors mean.
How much is a Tim Duncan rookie card worth?
Base rookies are affordable raw: an ungraded Topps Chrome #115 has sold for about $40. In PSA 10, a Topps #115 runs about $200 to $300, an Upper Deck #114 about $210 to $250, and a Topps Chrome #115 about $400 to $450. The Topps Chrome Refractor has sold for roughly $3,500 to $6,800 in PSA 10, and the Precious Metal Gems Green record is about $330,000. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
How rare is the Precious Metal Gems Green?
Metal Universe printed only 100 Precious Metal Gems copies of the card — the first 10 in green and the remaining 90 in red — making the green an extraordinary chase. As a vintage card it isn't serial-numbered on the front, but the print counts are well documented.
What's the most affordable Tim Duncan rookie to start with?
The base Topps Chrome (#115) and base SP Authentic (#128) are the accessible entry points — recognizable, widely available, and usually the cheapest way into his rookie run.
Which Tim Duncan rookie is best to get graded?
Chrome and condition-sensitive rookies like Topps Chrome, Bowman's Best, and SP Authentic reward grading most, since their surfaces and dark borders show wear easily. Compare recent graded sales before paying to grade.
Are Tim Duncan cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise, and vintage condition is everything. 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 Tim Duncan?
Duncan grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a competitive swimmer. He only took up basketball after Hurricane Hugo destroyed the island's only Olympic-size pool in 1989 — and became a five-time NBA champion.
What's the most expensive Tim Duncan card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Tim Duncan card on our list that's for sale is the 1997 Topps Chrome Refractor (#2), listed from $2,699.99 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Tim Duncan card under $100 is the 1997 Upper Deck SP Authentic (#5), listed from $75 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Tim Duncan card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1997 Upper Deck SP Authentic — #5 on our list of the 12 most popular Tim Duncan cards — listed from $75 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Tim Duncan card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1997 SkyBox Metal Universe Green · Precious Metal Gems — #1 on our list of the 12 most popular Tim Duncan cards — listed from $125 on eBay. Prices update daily.
Where this comes from
Facts
Card numbers and graded sale prices for the Topps, Topps Chrome and Upper Deck rookies
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.
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