Few athletes have impacted sports quite like Michael Jordan.
He’s widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, and his legendary career with the Chicago Bulls produced countless iconic moments, plus an equally legendary lineup of sports cards.
Elite collectors and investors have pushed the prices of Jordan’s rarest and most desirable cards into the millions, with several record-breaking sales cementing his place among the most valuable athletes in the hobby.
Rookie cards, game-used memorabilia cards, and one-of-one Exquisite masterpieces have all played a role in reshaping the high-end market – here are his 10 most expensive basketball cards ever sold.
The 10 Most Valuable MJ Cards of All Time
Each card appears only once on the list, based on its highest recorded sale, even if multiple copies could rank in the top 10 (unless it’s a different parallel version).
*The list is based on data from multiple sources, including Market Movers*
10. 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green Michael Jordan #23
Highest Sale: December 2020 - $915,000 (PSA Authentic)
The Precious Metal Gems parallels from Metal Universe are some of the most popular cards from the 1990s.
In the 1997 Metal Universe set, players had 100 PMG cards – the first 10 were green foil and the remaining 90 were red.
The green cards are unsurprisingly more valuable, given their extra rarity, but that doesn’t mean the red cards are not valuable and highly sought-after as well.
9. 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan #101
Highest Sale: May 2024 - $925,000 Private Sale (PSA 9)
While it isn’t generally as popular as his 1986 Fleer card, the 1984 Star (#101) is considered by many to be MJ’s true rookie card.
PSA didn’t grade the card from the early ’90s through 2022 because of concerns about reprinted copies being passed off as originals. However, the card is accepted again now for grading and its stature has grown in recent times.
High-graded copies are incredibly scarce and hold huge value – the record sale was a private sale, confirmed with transaction documents. There are reports of a 7-figure private sale, but that hasn’t been verified.
8. 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All NBA Access Triple Logoman Michael Jordan, LeBron James & Kobe Bryant #TL-JJB
Highest Sale: August 2022 - $1,680,000 (PSA Authentic)
Upper Deck’s Exquisite Collection is known for high-end cards – naturally, MJ features on some of the brand’s most significant and most valuable.
It’s hard to find a 1/1 NBA Logoman card with as much star power as this one – Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant all feature alongside game-worn Logoman patches from each icon.
7. 1997-98 Ultra Masterpiece Michael Jordan #23P
Highest Sale: March 2026 - $2,100,000 (PSA 8)
The 1997 Ultra Michael Jordan Masterpiece card holds a unique place in hobby history as the first one-of-one card ever produced for Michael Jordan.
Marked on the reverse with the inscription “The Only 1 of 1 Masterpiece Edition,” this groundbreaking parallel helped pioneer the 1/1 chase card concept, an innovation that would go on to transform the modern trading card market.
Despite having no autograph or memorabilia patch, its significance gives it huge appeal and value.
6. 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 (Signed)
Highest Sale: October 2025 - $2,700,000 Private Sale (PSA 9)
Without doubt Jordan’s most iconic card – the instantly recognizable ‘86 Fleer rookie.
The confirmed private sale of $2.7m for a rare signed example of the card raised eyebrows, as it doubled the card’s previous high.
It’s the most valuable sports card of the 1980s, and one of the most in-demand cards of all time – a true piece of pop culture history.
5. 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan Autograph #GJ13S
Highest Sale: October 2021 - $2,700,000 Private Sale (BGS 8)
The 1997 UD Game Jersey Autograph Jordan card is one of the most important cards of its era.
While memorabilia cards are common in today’s hobby, they were groundbreaking when this set was released in the late 1990s. In fact, the release marked the first NBA product to include memorabilia cards, making it a major milestone in trading card history.
Jordan appeared in the base checklist of 22 different jersey cards that were extremely tough pulls in Series 1 packs. Even more elusive were the 23 autographed versions released in Series 2, with Jordan standing as the only player in the set to receive a signed jersey card.
The $2.7m record purchase of the card was a private sale brokered by Goldin.
4. 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Ultimate Logos Signature Michael Jordan #MJ-L
Highest Sale: June 2024 - $2,928,000 (PSA Authentic)
The most expensive solo Michael Jordan card – his incredible 1-of-1 NBA Logoman autograph card from 2003 Ultimate Collection.
It ticks all boxes, featuring the game-worn patch alongside his blue-ink signature and hand-written 1/1 serial-numbering.
As one of his greatest ever cards, it’s no surprise to see this went for multiple millions of dollars.
3. 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All NBA Access Pass Logoman Patch Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant #NBA-JB
Highest Sale: December 2025 - $3,172,000 (PSA 6)
The 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball release introduced both the ultra-premium Exquisite brand and the hobby’s first dual Logoman cards, a groundbreaking concept that helped reshape the high-end sports card market.
Among the standout pieces from the set is this 1/1 pairing of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, widely considered one of the premier cards in the entire release.
It features game-worn NBA Logoman patches from both legends, combining two of basketball’s most iconic players on a single ultra-rare collectible.
2. 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Autograph Michael Jordan & LeBron James #ADL-JJ
Highest Sale: October 2025 - $10,000,000 Private Sale (Ungraded)
Two of the NBA’s greatest legends share the spotlight on a card that became the third member of the hobby’s eight-figure club.
The 2006 Exquisite Dual Logoman Autograph Michael Jordan and LeBron James card stands as one of the most extraordinary modern basketball cards ever created.
The one-of-one masterpiece features hard-signed autographs and game-used NBA Logoman patches from both Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
For years, the card’s whereabouts remained a mystery within the hobby, only adding to its legend. Then in 2025, it resurfaced in a blockbuster $10 million private sale, making it the most expensive ungraded sports card ever sold and the most valuable card featuring LeBron James.
1. 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Autograph Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant #DL-KM
Highest Sale: August 2025 - $12,932,000 (PSA 6)
The 2007 Exquisite Dual Logoman Autograph Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant card stands as Michael Jordan’s most expensive card ever.
It also became the most expensive sports card ever sold when it brought nearly $13 million at auction, and the first basketball card in the 8-figure club.
The 1/1 masterpiece features game-worn NBA Logoman patches and on-card autographs from both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, combining two of basketball’s most legendary figures on a single collectible.
One of the standout details is Jordan’s gold NBA 50th Anniversary logo patch, worn during the 1996–97 season, which adds an extra layer of historical significance.
