If you haven’t been paying attention to Donovan Mitchell, now is the perfect time to do so. The All-Star shooting guard has been tearing it up for the Utah Jazz for the entire season. And after his monster game against the Los Angeles Clippers, there isn’t a better time to chase more of the Spida’s cards in the market.
Thanks to Mitchells insane 45-point eruption against the Clippers, his card stock is gaining more momentum among collectors. Rather than just get random cards of the Jazz’ star, it’s more fitting to hunt for his rarer offerings. We take a look down below at the five nastiest Donovan Mitchell cards that will leave those in the hobby speechless.
2018 Kaboom
In 2018, Panini decided to release their popular Kaboom insert as an exclusive product under their Rewards program. This move made these cards harder to procure, increasing their value among collectors right away. Among the players included in this set is Donovan Mitchell.
Mitchell’s first Kaboom insert bears Panini’s trademarked Rookie Shield logo, making it more valuable. This, and the short-print run of the card, has propelled its price to skyrocket lately. A recent sale of this card with a PSA 10 grade on eBay fetched $4,200.
2017 Select White Rookie Card
While most collectors swear by Prizm, there are some who prefer chasing Select. This is understandable since the latter’s print run is considerably smaller due to its availability limited to hobby shops. That’s why Select rookie card parallels, such as this one of Mitchell, are often valued more.
The card’s predominant white design matches well with the Spida’s uniform, which sports the same color. Moreover, its limited print run to 149 copies, makes it a worthy addition to any collection. A BGS 10 slab of this card sold last month for $3,000.
2017 Prizm Blue Rookie Card /199
Getting a parallel rookie card of your favorite player that matches his uniform’s color is certainly a welcome sight in any collection. Case in point, this 2017 Prizm Blue rookie card of the Mitchell.
The card’s unique chrome look, coupled with its blue design, looks neat when the All-Star guard is placed front and center. Its limited print run to 199 copies also ensures there aren’t a lot of these cards in the market to prevent the value from tumbling down. A good example is when a PSA 10 graded slab of this card fetched $4,900 on eBay last month.
2017 Flawless Ruby Rookie Patch Autograph /15
One of the grails every collector strives to own is a Rookie Patch Autographed card of a major NBA star. For those who Donovan Mitchell cards, his 2017 Flawless Ruby RPA numbered to 15 copies is exactly the item to own.
The design’s clean look, its huge patch on the side, Mitchell’s image on the other, and his signature on the center come together to create an instant classic every card collector would love to own. Its limited print run of 15 copies also makes it a valuable piece of memorabilia that will age well in the coming years. Its current value on the market is now at $3,550.
2017 National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph /99
For some, National Treasures is among the top products Panini has made for the card market. As it stands, Mitchell’s RPA from this brand is no exception at all.
His 2017 National Treasures RPA numbered to 99 is a wonder to behold. With the All-Star’s huge patch placed right in the middle and his signature above, the end result is a uniquely modern design that will look good inside a slab. Not only will it be a stunning piece of memorabilia, but its value is also going to drastically spike up. In fact, a BGS 9.5 copy of this Donovan Mitchell card recently sold for $17,500.
With his star on the rise, it makes sense to invest in Mitchell. He’s still got a lot of years ahead of him and his cards aren’t as expensive as those of Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic. If you’re planning to begin your collection on this All-Star, the cards listed above will be a good place to start.
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