40 Trading Cards Now Worth A Fortune

Were you a big trading card collector back in the day? Yes? Well listen closely. Get yourself up to the attic right now and dust those babies off, because some of them could be worth a load of cash. If you’re skeptical, just take a look at the 40 cards we’ve listed here. Not only are they extremely valuable, but there are a few surprises dotted around, too!

40. LeBron James Miami Heat

Year: 2013

Brand: Panini Prizm

Value: $349.99


As part of the Panini Prizm line, this LeBron James trading card first dropped in 2013. And it’s a real beaut, rocking the coveted PSA Gem Mint ten rating. Topping that scale means the card’s practically flawless. Anyway, at the time of writing, one of these was up for sale at nearly $350 on eBay, so check your shelves.

39. NBA Rookie Card Kevin Garnett

Year: 1995

Brand: TOPPS FINEST

Value: $464.42


There’s something alluring about embossed trading cards, wouldn’t you agree? The raised lettering alone gives them a classy finish. Sorry to go all Patrick Bateman there! And this TOPPS FINEST effort from 1995’s a real winner. It’s an NBA Rookie Card for Kevin Garnett, and you could earn some easy money by selling it. At present, one with a PSA nine rating is valued at more than $460 online.

38. Poliwag 1st Edition Shadowless

Year: 1999

Brand: Pokémon

Value: $499.95

PSA 10


It’s difficult to put into words just how big Pokémon trading cards were in the past. They were a true cultural phenomenon. And guess what? Some of them are worth a wedge of cash right now – even the lesser-known characters. Take Poliwag, for example. A first edition, PSA Gem Mint ten card was up for grabs for close to $500 on eBay at the time of writing. We’re serious!

37. LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers

Year: 2018/19

Brand: Panini Prizm Mosaic

Value: $500.00


Ah the shiny – these bad boys are some of the crown jewels in trading card collections. So it should come as no surprise that they’re pretty valuable. This “Mosaic” effort from Panini Prizm’s an example of that, with LeBron James in full flight during the 2018/19 NBA season. Rocking the PSA Gem Mint ten rating, it currently has a $500 price tag on eBay.