10 Best Jayson Tatum Rookie Cards to Add to Your Collection

PSA 10 Value: $95

Starting with the basics—easy to find, easy to collect, easy on the eyes—it’s the Panini Donruss Optic Jayson Tatum rookie card from 2017. 

An ultra-popular and affordable option among the many Tatum rookie cards on the market, the Panini Donruss Optic version comes in a whopping 25-plus numbered and non-numbered parallels. With a wide range of prices for that many variations, it makes collecting the Tatum Optic RC rainbow quite the undertaking.

PSA 10 Value: $200

On the list for the sheer artistic chaos that this product brings is the 2017 Panini Court Kings Jason Tatum rookie card. With four different cards in the base set, none might be better than #121 base card with an explosion of color behind a dribbling Tatum.

With the previously-mentioned bevy of colorful base cards, autographs, memorabilia, and a short print case hit named “Le Cinque Piu Belle,” Panini brings the cool with their Court Kings set, especially when Tatum rookie card hunting.

PSA 10 Value: $800

Remaining as rock solid as ever as the go-to rookie card for many collectors, Panini’s Prizm Silver Prizm takes the base card up one more notch with the refractor finish. This card is already looking like a sound investment for collectors with a very strong chance to appreciate over time as Tatum continues to excel.

If looking for a solid start to any Tatum rookie card collection, look no further than the 2017 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm. 

PSA 10 Value: $750

The base 2017 Panini NBA Hoops Jayson Tatum rookie card was mass printed and subsequently mass submitted to many card grading services. But there’s something to say about a slick card that’s also a team color match.

In this case it’s the NBA Hoops green parallel numbered to 99 of Jason Tatum. Utilizing Celtics green nearly over the entire card, it still feels like it’s not enough. 

PSA 10 Value: $1,350

Take all the best from Panini Donruss Optic rookie and add an on-card auto to get an outstanding card. And because of that, Jason Tatum’s “Rated Rookie Signature” has gained increased attention from collectors.

When looking at it from a pricing perspective, it will still take a hefty amount to secure a PSA 10 auto, but consider it the cheaper of Tatum’s rookie signatures on the market. 

PSA 10 Value: $2,500

A cornerstone of the yearly Panini release schedule is the Contenders series. Typically bigger with football, basketball’s version is still growing in popularity. On-card autos of stars in their rookie years certainly helps. 

Jason Tatum’s rookie auto comes in at only 125 copies of the mock ticket stub card design. This gives collectors an intriguing opportunity to chase one of the nicest rookie autos on the market. 

PSA 10 Value: $2,300

Capturing both player and city pride, the Downtown case hit has surged in popularity recently and for good reason. Combining an action sequence from the player with cartoon-ish scenes of the home town, collectors love Downtowns not only for their scarcity but also the uniqueness of the design.

Jason Tatum rookie Downtown out of 2017 Panini Cornerstones shows him shooting a runner in the lane above the famous Charles River. Cap it off with some smiling seafood and the Boston skyline, this card has all the makings for a fun add to any collection. 

PSA Value: $5,400

Yet another rare insert in high demand from Jason Tatum’s rookie season is the Panini Kaboom! With their comic-like design and constant chase for numbered parallels, the Kaboom! card has become one of the more iconic inserts in all of the hobby.

Despite Kaboom! being largely known as a case hit product today, Tatum’s version actually was not inserted one in every case. Instead they were an exclusive online-only release for Panini Rewards users, making this super-short print Kaboom! even more short printed and elusive.  

PSA Value: $3,500

Numbered to just 99 copies and with a massive price tag is Jason Tatum’s 2017-18 Panini Immaculate Rookie Patch Autograph. The on-card auto makes up for the small jersey swatch, while thick card stock gives this product the look and feel of ultra premium.

There is also a “Premium Patch Autograph” of Tatum in the set that incorporates a much more premium looking jersey patch. Though the RPA /99 is a reach for most collectors, it’s a nice one to add if you can.

PSA Value: $35,000

Over the years, Panini’s National Treasures has become synonymous with premium and exclusivity. Add in the patented “RC” logo and it has all the making for an incredible card.

It will cost a pretty penny, but combining an on-card autograph, huge patch piece and a low print run of 99 copies, many collectors deem it worthwhile.