NFL · Grail List
Most Valuable Patrick Mahomes Cards
updated ·prices as of Sep 13, 2026
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- #1
2017 Panini National TreasuresRookie Patch Autographs
/99The flagship rookie: an on-card autograph with a jumbo game-worn patch, numbered to 99. The pace-setter of his rookie class and the base for the record $4.3M one-of-one Shield.
from $8,999 - #2
2017 Panini PrizmSilver
The Silver Prizm rookie — his iconic blue-chip base chase, with a PSA 10 having sold for $612,000 at the market's peak.
from $399.99 - #3
2017 Panini ContendersRookie Ticket Autographs
The Rookie Ticket Autograph — his classic on-card rookie signature and the most recognized autograph of his rookie year.
from $3,999 The cards that anchor a Patrick Mahomes collection — the record-breaking National Treasures rookie patch auto, the flagship Prizm rookies, and the on-card Contenders autograph. Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update live from eBay.
- #4
2017 Panini ImmaculateRookie Patch Autographs
/99A premium rookie patch autograph from Panini's high-end Immaculate line, numbered to 99.
from $1,949 - #5
2017 Panini FlawlessRookie Patch Autographs
/25Panini's ultra-premium line: an on-card autograph with a prime patch, serial-numbered to 25.
from $2,000 - #6
2017 Panini PrizmPanini Prizm
The base Panini Prizm rookie — the accessible, universally-recognized flagship rookie of the modern era.
from $425 - #7
2017 Panini Donruss OpticRated Rookie
The Optic Rated Rookie — the chrome cousin of Prizm and one of the most liquid, widely-traded Mahomes rookies.
from $549.99
Frequently asked
- What is Patrick Mahomes's most valuable card?
- His 2017 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph (#161), numbered to 99 with an on-card signature and jumbo patch. The one-of-one NFL Shield version sold for $4.3 million — the most expensive football card ever.
- What is Patrick Mahomes's rookie card?
- All of his rookie cards are from 2017. The most recognized base rookie is the Panini Prizm (#269); the Silver Prizm is the iconic chase, and the National Treasures RPA is the premium signed rookie.
- How much is the Mahomes Silver Prizm worth?
- It's his blue-chip base chase — a PSA 10 sold for $612,000 at the market's peak in 2022. Values move with the market, but the Silver Prizm remains one of the most important modern football rookies.
- What's the most affordable Mahomes rookie to start with?
- The 2017 Donruss Optic Rated Rookie and the base Panini Prizm are the accessible entry points — widely available and popular, usually the cheapest way into his rookie run.
- Which Mahomes rookie is best to get graded?
- Chrome-style rookies like Prizm and Optic reward grading most, since their surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
- Are Patrick Mahomes 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.
Where this comes from
How we rank these cards
We rank by grail status — 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 grail.
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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