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Aaron Rodgers Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Aaron Rodgers card is the 2005 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autographs, listed from $6,500 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 2005 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection
Rookie Patch Autographs
Card #106/199His rookie from Upper Deck's ultra-high-end Exquisite set: a signed card with a jersey swatch and a patch piece, numbered to 199. A much rarer Holofoil version also exists.
from $6,500 - 2005 Playoff Contenders
Rookie Ticket Autographs
Card #101/530The Rookie Ticket Autograph — his classic on-card rookie signature and one of the most recognized autographs of his rookie year. Made by Playoff (now part of Panini); the cards are not serial-numbered, but the print run is reported at about 530.
from $5,500 - 2005 Bowman Chrome
Rookie Autographs
Card #221/199His signed Bowman Chrome rookie — a sticker autograph, hand-numbered to 199. Scarcer numbered refractor parallels (Bronze to 50, Silver to 10) are among the top chases.
from $3,500
Fun fact
Rodgers famously slid to No. 24 in the 2005 draft, waiting hours in the green room on live TV, then sat three seasons behind Brett Favre before taking over in Green Bay and winning four MVPs.
- 2005 Bowman
Base Card
Card #112The base Bowman rookie — the most widely-recognized and liquid non-autographed Rodgers rookie, and the usual starting point for collectors.
from $31.44Recent salesSee all 3 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 23 PSA 9 $77 Oct 9 Raw $17.50 Oct 5 Raw $10.50 - 2005 Topps
Base Card
Card #431The flagship Topps base rookie — an affordable, universally-available entry into his 2005 rookie class.
last sold $25 from $64.99Recent salesSee all 14 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 PSA 9 $57.95 Oct 21 Raw $15 Oct 20 Raw $17.99 Oct 17 Raw $30 Oct 17 Raw $25 Oct 16 Raw $102.50 Oct 16 Raw $66 Oct 16 Raw $28.88 Oct 15 PSA 10 $265 Oct 15 Raw $20.50 Oct 13 Raw $14.50 Oct 13 Raw $20.50 Oct 10 Raw $227.50 Oct 7 PSA 10 $234.50
- 2005 Topps Chrome
Topps Chrome
His 2005 Topps Chrome rookie card, the glossy chrome version of his first Topps card.
from $300 - 2005 Upper Deck
Base Card
His 2005 Upper Deck rookie card, one of his widely available first cards.
from $124.99
The cards that anchor an Aaron Rodgers collection all come from 2005 — the signed SP Authentic patch rookie, the signed Exquisite Collection patch rookie, the on-card Playoff Contenders autograph, the signed Bowman Chrome rookie, and the widely-collected Bowman base rookie. Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update daily.
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Frequently asked
What is Aaron Rodgers's most valuable card?
His 2005 SP Authentic Rookie Patch Autograph (#252), which pairs an on-card signature with a jersey patch swatch and is numbered to just 99. The rare Gold parallel, numbered to 25, sold for $34,800 in a BGS 9.5 copy at a 2022 Fanatics Collect auction.
What is Aaron Rodgers's rookie card?
All of his rookie cards are from 2005. The most recognized and affordable base rookie is the 2005 Bowman (#112); the signed grails are the SP Authentic and Exquisite Collection patch autographs and the Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket autograph.
How rare is the SP Authentic rookie patch auto?
The standard version is numbered to 99 copies, and the Gold parallel is numbered to just 25 — genuinely scarce, on-card, and paired with a jersey patch swatch, which is why it sits at the top of his list.
What's the most affordable Rodgers rookie to start with?
The 2005 Bowman base rookie (#112) is the accessible entry point — widely available and popular. His base Topps rookie is another inexpensive way into the 2005 class.
Which Rodgers rookie is best to get graded?
Chrome-style cards like Bowman Chrome reward grading most, since their glossy surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Aaron Rodgers cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with on-field performance 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 Aaron Rodgers?
Rodgers famously slid to No. 24 in the 2005 draft, waiting hours in the green room on live TV, then sat three seasons behind Brett Favre before taking over in Green Bay and winning four MVPs.
What's the most expensive Aaron Rodgers card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Aaron Rodgers card on our list that's for sale is the 2005 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autographs (#1), listed from $6,500 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Aaron Rodgers card under $100 is the 2005 Bowman (#4), listed from $31.44 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Aaron Rodgers card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 2005 Bowman — #4 on our list of the 8 most popular Aaron Rodgers cards — listed from $31.44 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Aaron Rodgers card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 2005 Topps Chrome — #6 on our list of the 8 most popular Aaron Rodgers cards — listed from $300 on eBay. Prices update daily.
Where this comes from
Facts
Confirms which rookie cards exist, card numbers, and print runs (SP Authentic /99, Exquisite /199, Contenders ~530, Bowman Chrome auto /199 and Bronze /50)
Facts
Sale record for the SP Authentic Gold patch auto /25 (BGS 9.5, $34,800, Sept 2022)
Facts
Confirms Bowman Chrome auto parallels (Bronze /50, Silver /10, Gold 1/1), SP Authentic Gold /25, Exquisite Holofoil, and the ~530 Contenders print run
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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