Magic Johnson #21 1981 Topps Basketball — Card Value
1981 Topps BasketballWhat the Magic Johnson #21 (1981 Topps Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Magic Johnson #21 1981 Topps Basketball value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 9 $646 · PSA 10 $8,140. Prices updated June 2026.
Set · 1981 Topps BasketballNumber · #21
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Value by grade
$17
Ungraded
38.0×
$646
Grade 9
478.8×
$8,140
PSA 10
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 478.8× raw.
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Item details
- Brand
- Basketball
- Set
- 1981 Topps Basketball
- Sport
- Basketball
- Number
- #21
Magic Johnson #21 1981 Topps Basketball value
A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson #21 runs around $17, a Grade 9 about $646, and a PSA 10 commands $8140.
What drives the price
Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $646 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $8,140 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this card?
- The ungraded version of the Magic Johnson #21 from the 1981 Topps Basketball set starts at $17.
- How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?
- A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1981 Topps Basketball card is valued at $8140.
- What is the set and sport for this collectible?
- This card belongs to the 1981 Topps Basketball set and is categorized under the sport of Basketball.
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