2018 Rookie Cards
237 rookie cards across Basketball, Football, Baseball, Hockey. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Luka Doncic Prizm Auto
The signed version of Luka's Prizm rookie. Doncic Prizm autos are some of the most aggressively pursued modern basketball autographs, with PSA 10 examples fetching six figures regularly.
2018 Panini National Treasures Lamar Jackson RC Auto /99
Jackson's National Treasures RC autograph from his rookie year — before back-to-back MVPs made him one of football's most valuable collecting targets. Numbered to 99, this on-card auto is the premier Lamar Jackson autograph RC available.
2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Auto
The most coveted Ohtani autograph card from his debut season. As a two-way player unlike any since Babe Ruth, Ohtani's signed cards are among the most actively pursued modern autos. His $700M Dodgers deal amplified demand permanently.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Silver Luka Doncic RC #280
The Silver Prizm parallel of Luka's rookie — one of the most coveted modern basketball cards in existence. Doncic's historic statistical output from day one elevated his Silver to Tier-1 modern collecting status alongside Brady and Mahomes Silvers.
2018 Bowman Chrome Ronald Acuna Jr. Auto
The Braves superstar's Bowman Chrome auto from his breakout debut season. Acuña's 40-40 season and his resume as the youngest player to accomplish it cemented his status as baseball's most electric young talent. His signed RC is a top-tier modern baseball auto.
2018 Bowman Chrome Juan Soto Auto RC
Soto's signed Bowman Chrome auto from his debut at age 19. His elite on-base percentage and pitch discipline from day one drew immediate comparisons to Ted Williams. With the Yankees market behind him, his signed cards are among baseball's most sought-after modern autos.
2018 Panini Prizm Lamar Jackson Silver RC #212
Jackson's Silver Prizm parallel — the premium chase card from his debut class. Two MVP awards elevated this Silver to one of the most coveted modern football Silvers outside of Mahomes and Brady. Dual-MVP pedigree creates permanent floor support.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Luka Doncic #280
The most sought-after modern NBA rookie card after LeBron. Doncic's statistical output has been historic from day one, and his Maverick card market has outperformed the broad NBA card index.
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen Silver RC #103
Allen's Silver Prizm parallel from his debut class — one of the most actively traded modern football Silver RCs. His transformation from wild gunslinger to disciplined MVP-caliber QB created one of the great player development narratives and drove his Silver to four-figure territory.
2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani #US1
The two-way unicorn's definitive rookie card. Ohtani is the first player since Babe Ruth to excel as both a starter and hitter at the highest level — making him uniquely positioned for card market appreciation.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Luka Doncic #280
The Wonderboy's Prizm RC. Already one of the greatest offensive players ever at 25. His step-back three is the most lethal move in basketball.
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen #103 RC
The base Prizm rookie of one of the NFL's most marketable stars. Allen's transformation from wild prospect to disciplined MVP-caliber QB drove his card market from sub-$100 to four figures. Buffalo's passionate fanbase creates consistent demand.
2018-19 Panini Contenders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #108 RC Auto
Rookie Ticket Auto — the canonical on-card autograph format. Contenders is Panini's premium rookie-auto line; Rookie Ticket bases trade $5,500 PSA 10 with Cracked Ice (/25), Playoff Ticket (/15), Championship Ticket (/7) stratifying into $15K-$60K. The 2025 NBA MVP season dramatically accelerated the premium-auto market — Cracked Ice copies that sold $4K in 2023 now trade $15K+.
2018 Topps Update Juan Soto #US252
Soto's Topps flagship rookie from his age-19 World Series championship season. His elite plate discipline — walking more than he strikes out — has made him the most coveted hitter of his generation.
2018 Bowman Chrome Juan Soto Prospect Auto
Soto's Bowman Chrome prospect auto — among the most coveted modern baseball cards in the hobby. His guaranteed $765M contract with the Mets confirms his status as the most valued hitter in the game.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Luka Doncic RC #280
The most collected modern basketball RC. Luka's step-back magic and triple-double machine stats define the current Prizm era.
2018 Panini Select Luka Doncic #25
Luka's Select RC. The concourse tier card with premium visual design. Strong secondary market behind the Prizm.
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen #205
The most dynamic QB in football. Allen's arm talent and rushing ability make him the most valuable fantasy asset and a card market cornerstone.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #184
SGA's Prizm RC. The most unstoppable scorer in the NBA with his unorthodox mid-range game and elite free-throw drawing ability.
2018 Panini Prizm Lamar Jackson #212
The dual-MVP quarterback's most recognized rookie card. Jackson's electric playing style and back-to-back MVP awards drove significant appreciation in his rookie market.
2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani #150
The Babe Ruth of our generation. Ohtani's two-way excellence — elite starting pitcher AND elite hitter — is unprecedented in the modern game. His rookie cards are among baseball's hottest.
2018 Topps Chrome Ronald Acuna Jr. #31
The youngest player to hit 40 HR / 70 SB in a season. Acuña's historic 2023 campaign drove significant appreciation in his entire rookie card portfolio.
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen #103
Allen's flagship Prizm rookie from the same class as Lamar Jackson. His Prizm Silver in PSA 10 is among the most coveted football cards of his generation — driven by his unanimous MVP-level performances and massive Bills fan base.
2018 Donruss Optic Josh Allen #154
Allen's Optic RC. The secondary flagship to his Prizm with strong standalone demand from Bills collectors.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Elias Pettersson #210
The Swedish sniper who revitalized the Vancouver Canucks franchise. Pettersson won the Calder Trophy convincingly and has grown into one of the NHL's most electric offensive players.
2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani #1
Ohtani's Bowman Chrome rookie. The most valuable modern baseball card after his historic 50/50 season with the Dodgers.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Elias Pettersson #201
EP40's Calder Trophy-winning rookie card. Pettersson is the face of the Vancouver Canucks franchise and one of the league's most complete two-way centers. Strong Swedish market demand bolsters his prices.
2018 Panini Mosaic Josh Allen #289
The Buffalo Bills QB's Mosaic rookie from his first season. Allen's development from "wild gunslinger" to disciplined MVP-caliber passer has been the greatest individual improvement story in recent NFL history.
2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Shohei Ohtani #330
Ohtani's Allen & Ginter card from his rookie campaign. The vintage-inspired Allen & Ginter set creates a timeless aesthetic for modern players. Ohtani's dual-threat legacy makes any genuine RC from 2018 a long-term collecting target.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Shai Gilgeous-Alexander RC #279
SGA's Prizm RC from his rookie season — before he became Oklahoma City's MVP-caliber franchise cornerstone. His scoring evolution and elite floater game make him one of the most collected modern guards outside of the Doncic/Tatum tier.
2018 Topps Chrome Juan Soto #250 RC
Soto's Topps Chrome flagship RC from his debut season at 19. His four-pitch plate approach and ability to work deep counts from day one earned immediate comparisons to Ted Williams. With the Yankees, his card market has never had stronger institutional support.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78
Ice Trae's Prizm RC. Young's deep three-point range and passing vision drew Curry-Nash comparisons. His 2021 playoff run — silencing MSG with a bow — was an all-time memorable moment. Atlanta's franchise cornerstone and a polarizing superstar.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #184
SGA's Prizm RC. Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as one of the NBA's elite scorers with OKC, using a unique herky-jerky game and elite mid-range touch. His 2023-24 MVP-caliber season put him in the conversation with the league's very best.
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen RC #205
The arm cannon from Wyoming. Allen's transformation to MVP candidate is one of football's greatest development stories.
2018 Topps Chrome Update Juan Soto #HMT55
Soto's Chrome Update RC. His plate discipline and power profile are historically elite — walked 30%+ of the time while hitting 40+ HR.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #181 RC
The canonical Prizm RC. SGA's base Prizm rookie from his Clippers season — before the trade to OKC that made him a franchise cornerstone. 2025 NBA MVP. Silver Prizm trades $3,500-$7,000 PSA 10 and color parallels (Red Prizm /299, Orange /49, Gold /10) compound the base in rare-tier gaps. Prizm RC is the canonical modern-rookie format — SGA 10x'd in value after the 2025 MVP season.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Trae Young #218
Trae and Luka were traded for each other in 2018 — the most debated draft night trade in modern NBA history. Trae's scoring and assist numbers are historic, keeping his card market lively despite playoff struggles.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Brady Tkachuk #217
Ottawa's captain and the younger brother of Matthew Tkachuk. Brady leads through physicality, heart, and leadership — his on-ice battles and warrior mentality have made him one of the league's most respected players.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Trae Young #214
Ice Trae's Prizm rookie from his first Hawks season. Young immediately delivered on his Steph Curry comp with elite deep shooting and passing. His 2021 playoff run against the Knicks became a defining cultural moment.
2018 Topps Update Ronald Acuna Jr. #US250
Acuna's flagship Topps RC from the Update series. A generational talent who became the youngest player to join the 30-30 club and a consistent MVP candidate. His speed-power combination makes him one of the most exciting players of his era.
2018 Panini Prizm Lamar Jackson RC #212
The most dynamic dual-threat QB in NFL history's Prizm RC. Jackson won the unanimous 2019 MVP with 36 TDs passing and 1,206 yards rushing — numbers that defied traditional quarterback metrics. His second MVP in 2023 confirmed his elite status.
2018 Topps Update Juan Soto #US300
Soto's flagship Topps RC. His incredible eye at the plate and World Series heroics at age 19 made this an instant classic. The $765M Mets contract cemented his generational status.
2018 Topps Chrome Update Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31
Acuña's Chrome Update RC. Before his second ACL tear, he was on pace for a historic 50/50 season. Still only 26 with immense upside.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78
Ice Trae's Prizm RC. Young's deep three-point range and floater game are mesmerizing. His 2021 playoff run silencing MSG was iconic.
2018 Topps Chrome Update Ronald Acuna Jr. #25 RC
Acuna Chrome Update RC. The 2018 NL ROY became a 40-40 club member in 2023 (41 HR, 73 SB) — only the fifth player in MLB history to achieve the feat. His combination of speed and power at age 25 was historically elite.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Andrei Svechnikov #210
The Russian winger's Young Guns rookie. Svechnikov became the youngest player to score a lacrosse-style goal in the NHL and followed it up with another — immediately entering hockey lore at 19 years old.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Rasmus Dahlin RC #249
The most hyped defensive defenseman prospect since Shea Weber. Dahlin's skating, offensive instincts, and hockey IQ gave Buffalo the cornerstone defenseman they'd been rebuilding toward. His Young Guns RC commands consistent premium among European hockey collectors.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Elias Pettersson #248
The 2019 Calder Trophy winner's Young Guns RC. Pettersson's hockey IQ and playmaking from the center position have made him Vancouver's franchise player. His 2024 playoff performance elevated his card values significantly.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Rasmus Dahlin #201
The #1 overall pick's Young Guns RC. Dahlin is a franchise defenseman for the Sabres with elite skating and offensive instincts. His development has been steady and his ceiling remains a perennial Norris Trophy contender.
2018-19 Panini Optic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #191 RC
Optic base RC. Holo Silver Optic parallel (the famous "silver holo" /299) trades $1,500-$3,000 PSA 10. Optic is Prizm's Donruss-retail sibling — same chrome technology, different set identity. SGA's Optic RC is the most widely-available premium chrome alternative to the Prizm base, meaning it serves as a value-tier entry into SGA's chrome rookie collection.
2018 Donruss Optic Saquon Barkley #161
One of the most explosive running backs in NFL history, Barkley's 2023 rushing title with the Eagles reignited collector interest in his cards after injury-plagued early years.
2018 Panini Prizm Saquon Barkley RC #210
The most physically gifted running back of his generation's Prizm RC. Barkley's 2,000-yard season in 2023 silenced doubters who questioned his durability. In the Philadelphia Eagles' powerhouse offense, his card market has never been stronger.
2018 Panini Prizm Saquon Barkley #202
The most physically gifted running back since Bo Jackson. Barkley's 2,000+ yard season with the Eagles in 2024 finally gave him the team he needed to showcase his complete talent.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Deandre Ayton #300
The 2018 #1 overall pick's key Prizm rookie. Ayton's physical tools — 7-footer with center/power forward versatility and reliable mid-range — make him a foundational piece for any team valuing interior presence.
2018 Panini Prizm Saquon Barkley RC #202
The most electrifying running back prospect since Adrian Peterson's Prizm RC. Barkley won OROY with the Giants and moved to Philadelphia where his 2024 season rejuvenated his career and card market. His thighs are a force of nature.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Jalen Brunson #153
The engine of the Knicks. Brunson's transformation from role player to All-NBA guard is one of the best development stories in the NBA.
2018-19 Upper Deck Rasmus Dahlin #201
Buffalo's franchise defenseman. Dahlin's elite skating and offensive instincts make him one of the premier blueliners in the NHL.
2018-19 Upper Deck Elias Pettersson #248
Vancouver's Swedish star. Pettersson's creativity and scoring touch have made him one of the most exciting players in the Pacific Division.
2018 Panini Prizm Quenton Nelson RC #267
The most dominant offensive lineman of his generation. Nelson's immediate dominance earned him four consecutive All-Pro first-team selections, making him the most collected offensive lineman in modern card collecting.
2018 Topps Chrome Rafael Devers #108
The Baby-Faced Assassin's Chrome RC. Devers' bat speed and doubles power at third base anchor the Red Sox lineup.
2018-19 Upper Deck Elias Pettersson #248
Vancouver's Swedish franchise center. Pettersson's vision, skating, and two-way play earned him the Calder Trophy.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Jalen Brunson #186 RC
Brunson Optic RC. The Knicks PG has become one of the best players in the Eastern Conference, averaging 28+ PPG and carrying New York deep into the playoffs.
2018 Panini Prizm Mark Andrews #238
Andrews Prizm RC. Lamar Jackson best friend on the field — Andrews has been the Ravens top receiving threat since day one. His combination of size and route running makes him one of the most difficult matchups in football at the TE position.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Jalen Brunson RC #242
Prizm RC. Brunson was a 2nd-round pick who became an NBA All-Star and $156M max player. The son of NBA veteran Rick Brunson won 2 NCAA titles at Villanova. From Camden, NJ — one of the toughest cities in America — to MSG hero. His cards have exploded with his ascension to Knicks franchise player.
2018 Panini Prizm Baker Mayfield #256
The 2018 #1 overall pick who led the Browns out of a long drought of futility. Mayfield's personality-driven collector base remained loyal through a bumpy career that included a Super Bowl appearance in LA.
2018 Bowman Chrome Kristian Robinson Auto
Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph. Robinson was a top-50 international signing out of the Bahamas in 2017. 6-3 power-speed OF with 70-grade raw power. His career was interrupted by a 2020 Arizona traffic incident and subsequent ICE detention that cost him 2020-21 in full. He returned to pro ball in 2022 and slowly rebuilt through Single-A and Double-A. The comeback narrative + original tools = a high-variance card that traded $800+ at 2020 peak, currently $240 PSA 10 base.
2018 Panini Prizm Baker Mayfield RC #201
The 2018 #1 overall pick and Oklahoma's Heisman winner. Mayfield's Cleveland redemption arc — leading the Browns to their first playoff win in 26 years — briefly drove his card market. Remains a collectible piece of 2018 draft class history.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Deandre Ayton #279
The #1 overall pick of 2018's Prizm RC. Ayton was drafted ahead of Luka Doncic in a decision that has been debated endlessly. His 2021 Finals performance showed his ceiling, though consistency has been the knock.
2018-19 Upper Deck Tage Thompson #222
Buffalo's giant (6'7") center who broke out with 47 goals. Thompson's shot and reach are unlike anything in the NHL.
2018 Topps Chrome Rafael Devers #25
Boston's third baseman with prodigious power. Devers has been one of the best hitters in baseball since age 22.
2018-19 Upper Deck Rasmus Dahlin #207
Buffalo's franchise defenseman and the #1 pick in 2018. Dahlin's offensive skills from the blue line are elite — he's already a Norris candidate.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Jaren Jackson Jr. #207 RC
JJJ Prizm RC. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year anchors the Memphis Grizzlies with his shot-blocking and floor-spacing. A 6'11" big who can block shots and hit threes is the most valuable archetype in modern basketball.
2018 Topps Chrome Sandy Alcantara #89
Alcantara Chrome RC. The Dominican right-hander won the 2022 NL Cy Young Award with a dominant 2.28 ERA and led the NL in innings pitched. He threw 6 complete games that year — a number that felt anachronistic in modern baseball.
2018 Topps Chrome Max Fried #180 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Fried was the best pitcher in the 2021 World Series (2-0, 0.00 ERA in 2 starts) and nearly won WS MVP. 2x Gold Glove winner at pitcher — the best fielding LHP in a generation. Signed $218M with the Yankees.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Michael Porter Jr. #32 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Michael Porter Jr. was the most talented player in the 2018 draft before back injuries dropped him to #14. When healthy, he is one of the purest shooters in the NBA — a 6'10" wing who can score from anywhere. NBA champion with Denver in 2023.
2018-19 Upper Deck Thatcher Demko RC #222
The Young Guns RC of the Canucks franchise goalie. Demko became a legend in the 2020 bubble playoffs, shutting out the Golden Knights. His athleticism and compete level make him one of the elite goalies in the NHL.
2018 Topps Chrome Gleyber Torres #31
The young Yankees star's Chrome RC. Torres' 2019 postseason heroics and position flexibility give him solid long-term value.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Jaren Jackson Jr. #110
Memphis' DPOY. JJJ's rim protection and three-point shooting at 6'11" make him the modern prototype big.
2018 Topps Chrome Ozzie Albies #73
Atlanta's switch-hitting second baseman. Albies' power for a middle infielder and World Series ring drive his card market.
2018-19 Upper Deck Brady Tkachuk #499
Ottawa's captain and pest extraordinaire. Tkachuk's power forward game combines scoring, hitting, and agitation into one package.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Anfernee Simons #183 RC
Ant Simons Optic RC. The Trail Blazers guard went straight from high school to the NBA and developed into a 25+ PPG scorer with elite three-point shooting range.
2018 Panini Prizm Quenton Nelson #235 RC
Big Q Prizm RC. Nelson was drafted 6th overall — the highest for a guard since 1982 — and immediately earned First-Team All-Pro. He made four consecutive First-Team All-Pro selections and is the most dominant interior lineman of his generation.
2018 Panini Prizm Nick Chubb #224
Chubb's Prizm RC. The most powerful runner in the NFL — his combination of elite vision and raw power makes him nearly impossible to tackle. His comeback from a devastating knee injury showed the same determination he showed at Georgia.
2018 Panini Select Mark Andrews #180
Andrews Select RC. He plays with Type 1 diabetes and has become an inspiration for young athletes with the condition. Despite the health challenge, he has put up 1,000-yard seasons and become a franchise cornerstone in Baltimore.
2018-19 Upper Deck Miro Heiskanen #225 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. Finland's elite two-way defenseman who signed an 8-year $67.6M extension with Dallas. Heiskanen is the modern D-man prototype — elite skating, smart positioning, and a growing offensive game. He was the best player on the ice in multiple playoff series.
2018 Topps Chrome Walker Buehler #71 Rookie Card
Chrome RC of the Dodgers clutch ace. Buehler closed out the 2024 World Series in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium. Came back from two Tommy John surgeries, proving elite mental toughness. He also won the 2020 WS.
2018 Panini Prizm Calvin Ridley #229 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Calvin Ridley's career is one of the most dramatic in NFL history — 90 catches and 9 TDs in 2020, a mental health absence in 2021, a gambling suspension for all of 2022, then a $92M contract from Jacksonville and trade to Tennessee. The ultimate comeback arc.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Mikal Bridges #157
The iron man of the NBA. Bridges' incredible games-played streak and elite three-and-D play make him a coach's dream.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Anfernee Simons #125
Portland's explosive scorer. Simons' deep-range shooting and ability to get hot make him one of the most exciting guards in the West.
2018 Panini Prizm Nick Chubb #222
Cleveland's powerful runner from Georgia. Chubb's between-the-tackles running and durability make him a fan favorite and collector target.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Deandre Ayton #157 RC
Ayton Optic RC. The #1 overall pick (ahead of Luka) helped lead the Suns to the 2021 Finals. A 7-footer with a soft touch and improving defensive presence.
2018-19 Panini Chronicles Jalen Brunson #537 RC
Brunson Chronicles RC. From Villanova two-time national champion to Knicks franchise player. His playoff performances at MSG have made him a New York legend.
2018 Panini Prizm Sam Darnold #202 RC
Darnold Prizm RC. The 3rd overall pick struggled with the Jets but reinvented himself with the Vikings in 2024, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 TDs. One of the great redemption arcs in modern NFL history.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Mikal Bridges #200
Bridges' Optic RC. Known for his ridiculous durability — he played 333 consecutive games at one point — and elite perimeter defense. His trade from Brooklyn to New York made him part of the Knicks' defensive identity.
2018 Topps Chrome Ozzie Albies #47
Albies' Chrome RC from his breakout rookie season. The switch-hitting second baseman immediately became a core piece of the Braves' dynasty — hitting 24 HR as a 21-year-old with Gold Glove defense.
2018 Donruss Optic Nick Chubb #159
Chubb's Optic RC. His running style draws comparisons to Marshawn Lynch — powerful, violent, and always falling forward. Cleveland has built their offense around his ability to control games on the ground.
2018 Donruss Optic Mark Andrews #170
Andrews Optic RC. His connection with Lamar Jackson is one of the most productive QB-TE combos in the NFL. A third-round pick who has outperformed his draft slot by miles, Andrews is a perennial fantasy football TE1.
Jordan Binnington 2018 Upper Deck #225 Rookie Card
2019 Stanley Cup champion. From AHL journeyman to Stanley Cup hero in 4 months. St. Louis Blues went from last place to champions. Greatest Cinderella run in modern NHL.
2018-19 Panini Select Michael Porter Jr. #80 Rookie Card
Select RC. MPJ's length, shooting, and scoring instincts alongside Jokic make Denver a perennial contender. His 3-point shooting and rebounding from the wing are elite.
2018 Panini Prizm Derwin James #220 RC
Prizm RC. Derwin James — the most versatile safety in football. 3x All-Pro who can play in the box, cover slot receivers, and rush the passer. FSU product picked #17 overall who became the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
2018 Topps Update Tyler O'Neill RC #US44
The rookie card of the most jacked outfielder in baseball. Canadian-born O'Neill is a bodybuilder who happens to play baseball. His 34-HR, 80-RBI 2021 season with the Cardinals earned a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in the same year.
2018 Topps Series 1 Rafael Devers #18
Raffy's flagship Topps rookie. The Red Sox third baseman emerged as one of the best pure hitters in baseball with elite contact skills.
2018 Donruss Optic Baker Mayfield #153
Mayfield's Optic rookie. The #1 pick's journey from Cleveland to Tampa Bay has been one of the most interesting career arcs in modern NFL history.
2018 Topps Sandy Alcantara #276
Alcantara Topps RC. Acquired from St. Louis in the Marcell Ozuna trade, he became the best pitcher in Marlins franchise history. His power sinker and devastating slider made him virtually unhittable in 2022.
Fred Warner 2018 Topps Chrome #198 Rookie Card
3x All-Pro linebacker and the heartbeat of the 49ers defense. Warner is the modern prototype linebacker — covers like a safety, hits like a linebacker.
2018 Topps Update Max Fried #US247 Rookie Card
Topps Update RC. Originally drafted by the Padres, traded to Atlanta. Fried's curveball is one of the best pitches in baseball — 40%+ whiff rate. His combination of stuff and fielding makes him the total package on the mound.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Devon Toews #208 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC of the Avalanche's elite two-way defenseman. Toews was acquired from the Islanders for two 2nd-round picks — the biggest steal of the MacKinnon era. He immediately became their #1D and won the 2022 Stanley Cup. Analytics LOVE him.
2018 Panini Prizm Roquan Smith #230 Rookie Card
Prizm RC of one of the best inside linebackers in football. Smith demanded a trade from the Bears in 2022 and was immediately an All-Pro with the Ravens. He led the NFL in tackles and was a DPOY finalist. His instincts and speed sideline-to-sideline are special.
2018 Topps Chrome Max Fried #199 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Max Fried signed a $218M deal with the Yankees in 2024, becoming the highest-paid left-handed pitcher in baseball history. A Gold Glove winner and 2021 World Series champion with Atlanta, Fried combines pinpoint command with a devastating curveball.
2018 Panini Select Calvin Ridley #43 Rookie Card
Select RC. At Alabama, Ridley was the best route runner in college football — smooth, precise, and explosive off the line. His release package is elite and translates to separation against any NFL corner.
2018-19 Upper Deck Roope Hintz #248 Young Guns Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Roope Hintz is the Stars' franchise center — a 6'3" Finnish dynamo who can score 40+ goals while being one of the best defensive forwards in hockey. His skating and two-way game are elite.
2018 Panini Prizm Jaire Alexander #280 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Jaire Alexander is one of the best cornerbacks in football. All-Pro shutdown corner.
2018 Topps Chrome Freddy Peralta RC #185
Chrome RC. Peralta's slider is one of the best in baseball — hitters swing and miss at it nearly 50% of the time. He threw 200+ strikeouts in 2021, announcing himself as an ace. Milwaukee extended him to anchor their rotation for years.
2018 Panini Prizm Minkah Fitzpatrick #222 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Fitzpatrick was traded from the Dolphins to Pittsburgh and immediately became one of the best safeties in football. 5 INTs in his first 7 Steelers games.
2018 Topps Chrome Matt Chapman #42 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Matt Chapman won three consecutive Platinum Glove Awards (2018-2020) — the best defensive third baseman in baseball. His $151M deal with San Francisco brought Gold Glove defense and 30-homer power to Oracle Park. The comparison is Brooks Robinson with more pop.
2018 Donruss Optic Calvin Ridley #171 Rookie Card
Optic RC. Ridley's 2020 season alongside Julio Jones was elite — 1,374 yards and 9 TDs. His card market crashed during the gambling suspension but has slowly recovered as he proves he can still play at a high level.
2018 Topps Chrome Tyler O'Neill #97 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Tyler O'Neill is the most jacked player in baseball — the Maple Ridge, BC native's physique and 34-HR power are straight out of a video game. His 2021 MVP-caliber season showed what he can do when healthy.
2018 Topps Chrome Josh Hader #120 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Josh Hader is one of the most dominant relievers in baseball history. His left-handed fastball/slider combo generates strikeouts at an absurd rate — 15+ K/9 in multiple seasons. 4x All-Star with Milwaukee before big-money moves to San Diego and Houston.
2018 Topps Chrome Rhys Hoskins #72 RC
Chrome RC. Hoskins hit 18 HR in his first 34 games — the fastest to 18 in MLB history. His bat slam against the Braves in the 2023 NLDS became one of the most iconic celebrations in Phillies history.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Donte DiVincenzo #246 RC
Prizm RC. "The Big Ragu" exploded in the 2018 NCAA Championship game for Villanova, scoring 31 points off the bench to clinch the title. DiVincenzo has become one of the best 3-and-D guards in the NBA, shooting 40%+ from three.
2018-19 Upper Deck Robert Thomas #248 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. Thomas won the Stanley Cup as a teenager with the Blues in 2019, setting up the iconic Maroon OT winner in the process. He has since evolved into one of the NHL's best playmakers — 73 assists in 2023-24.
2018 Panini Prizm Darius Leonard #262
Prizm RC of "The Maniac." Leonard was a 2nd-round pick from South Carolina State — an FCS school — who immediately became the NFL's most dominant linebacker. He led the league in tackles as a rookie and won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.
2018-19 Upper Deck Anthony Cirelli YG #242
Young Guns RC. Cirelli is one of the NHL's most underrated two-way centers — a 3rd-round pick from Woodbridge, Ontario who became a 2x Stanley Cup champion with Tampa Bay. His defensive responsibility matches his offensive production. Tampa's dynasty needed a shutdown center, and Cirelli delivered championships.
2018 Upper Deck #225 Timo Meier Rookie Card
Swiss sniper. 5-goal game vs Kings in 2022 — youngest Shark ever to do it. 35 goals in 2021-22. Traded to Devils for a massive haul. 9th overall pick in 2015.
2018 Panini Select Roquan Smith #41 Rookie Card
Select RC. Georgia product taken 8th overall. Smith is a tackling machine — 169 tackles in his first Ravens season. He signed a 5-year $100M extension, making him one of the highest-paid off-ball linebackers ever. The defensive anchor for Lamar Jackson's Ravens.
2018 Topps Update Walker Buehler #US64 Rookie Card
Update RC. Buehler at peak was the best postseason pitcher in baseball. His 97mph fastball with a nasty curve made him nearly unhittable in October. Two Tommy John surgeries tested him, but he came back to close a World Series.
2018 Topps Chrome Jack Flaherty #24 Rookie Card
Chrome RC of the journeyman ace. Flaherty was the Cardinals staff anchor before joining the Dodgers midseason in 2024. His slider is one of the nastiest pitches in baseball.
2018 Topps Chrome Michael Kopech #86 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Kopech hit 110mph on a radar gun in the minors and touched 104 in the majors. Originally a Red Sox prospect traded in the Chris Sale deal. Tommy John cost him 2019-2020.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Derrick White #67 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. White is the unsung hero of the 2024 NBA champion Celtics — the defensive anchor who guards the opponent's best player every night while hitting clutch threes. A late bloomer from Colorado-Colorado Springs who was a walk-on in college before becoming an All-Defensive team selection.
2018 Topps Series 2 Max Fried #530 Rookie Card
Flagship Topps RC. Originally drafted 7th overall by the Padres in 2012, Fried was traded to the Braves and blossomed into one of baseball's best pitchers. His 2021 postseason run was masterful — he pitched the clinching Game 6 of the World Series.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Collin Sexton #170 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton averaged 24 ppg for Cleveland. LeBron gave him the nickname.
2018 Panini Select Derwin James #195 RC
Select RC. James does everything — blitz, coverage, run support. His versatility changed how the Chargers defense operates. Signed a 4-year $76.5M extension making him the richest safety ever.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Isaiah Hartenstein #262 RC
Prizm RC. Isaiah Hartenstein — German-American center who bounced around the league before breaking out with the Knicks. His passing, rebounding, and IQ earned him an $87M deal from OKC. Analytics favorite who does everything that does not show up in the box score.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Miles Bridges #290 RC
Prizm RC. Miles Bridges — one of the most athletic players in the NBA. Michigan State product who averaged 20+ PPG for the Hornets. His in-game dunks are among the most viral highlights in basketball. #12 overall pick in 2018.
2018 Panini Prizm Courtland Sutton #270 RC
Prizm RC. The SMU product was drafted in the 2nd round and immediately became Denver's go-to receiver. At 6'4" with exceptional body control, Sutton is one of the best contested-catch receivers in the NFL. His highlight reel is full of circus catches.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Adin Hill #248
Young Guns RC of the 2023 Stanley Cup champion goaltender. Hill went from AHL journeyman to Cup-winning starter for the Golden Knights. When starter Logan Thompson struggled, Hill stepped in and backstopped Vegas to their first championship.
2018 Topps Freddy Peralta RC #605
Flagship RC of the Brewers ace. Peralta burst onto the scene by striking out 13 Rockies in his MLB debut at age 21. Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, he evolved from a reliever to Milwaukee's number-one starter with a devastating slider.
2018 Topps Chrome Tyler O'Neill RC #193
Chrome RC. O'Neill hails from Burnaby, British Columbia — one of Canada's most successful modern baseball players. His 2021 Cardinals season was elite: 34 HR, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger. Canadian baseball collectors are a growing segment, and O'Neill is their biggest success story since Joey Votto and Larry Walker.
2018 Panini Prizm Vita Vea RC #225
Prizm RC. Vea is a 6-4, 347-pound defensive tackle of Tongan heritage — one of the largest and most powerful players in NFL history. Drafted 12th overall by Tampa Bay, he anchored the defense that won Super Bowl LV with Tom Brady. Milpitas, California producing a Tongan-American NFL champion is the American dream embodied.
2018-19 Upper Deck Jesperi Kotkaniemi YG #234
Young Guns RC. #3 overall by Montreal. Carolina signed him to a controversial $6.1M offer sheet. From Pori, Finland. Jersey #82 in Carolina was trolling — $82M was the match compensation. Historically significant.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Wendell Carter Jr RC #80
Prizm RC. Carter Jr is a former #7 overall pick from Atlanta, Georgia who played alongside Marvin Bagley III at Duke. After being drafted by the Bulls, he was traded to Orlando where he became the defensive anchor of one of the NBA best young cores. His ability to protect the rim, pass from the high post, and knock down mid-range shots makes him an ideal modern center.
2018 Panini Prizm Terrell Edmunds RC #249
Prizm RC. Edmunds is a safety from Danville, Virginia who was the 28th overall pick by the Steelers in 2018. He and his twin brother Tremaine Edmunds (drafted 16th overall by the Bills in the same draft) became the highest-drafted twin siblings in NFL history. Their father, Ferrell Edmunds, was also an NFL player — making this one of football most remarkable families. Terrell started from Day 1 in Pittsburgh.
2018 Topps Series 1 Matt Olson #233
Olson's flagship Topps rookie. One of the premier power hitters in baseball with elite defense at first base.
2018 Panini Select Minkah Fitzpatrick #50 Rookie Card
Select RC. Alabama product taken 11th overall. Versatile — can play FS, SS, slot CB, and outside CB. 2x First-Team All-Pro. $73.6M contract from Pittsburgh.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Derrick White #172 Rookie Card
Optic RC. The Spurs developed White into one of the best two-way guards in the NBA, and the Celtics traded for him to be the missing piece. His ability to switch onto any position defensively while shooting 39% from three makes him the ideal modern guard.
2018 Topps Series 1 Matt Chapman #183 Rookie Card
Flagship Topps RC. The Cal State Fullerton product was drafted 25th overall by Oakland and immediately became the best defensive player in the American League. His barehanded plays at third base are SportsCenter staples, and he added elite power (36 HR in 2019) to become a true two-way star.
2018 Panini Select Jaire Alexander #210 Rookie Card
Select RC. Shadows the opponent's #1 receiver. Lowest passer rating allowed in the NFL.
2018 Panini Prizm Carlton Davis #261 RC
Prizm RC. Davis won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2020 and signed with the Lions to anchor their secondary. Physical press-man corner from Auburn who plays bigger than his size.
2018-19 Upper Deck Casey Mittelstadt #225 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. The 8th overall pick from 2017 took years to develop in Buffalo but blossomed into a legitimate top-6 center. Colorado saw his potential and acquired him at the 2024 trade deadline. Smart two-way play.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Filip Chytil #222
Young Guns RC of the Czech center who became a clutch playoff performer for the Rangers. Chytil scored 7 goals in the 2024 Eastern Conference Final, earning the nickname "Playoff Chytil" for his big-game heroics.
2018 Panini Mosaic Darius Leonard #218
Mosaic RC of the FCS-to-All-Pro phenom. Leonard went from South Carolina State — where he also competed in track and field — to becoming one of the most decorated linebackers in modern NFL history. Back injuries cut his prime short, making his cards a classic what-if investment.
2018 Panini Prizm Tremaine Edmunds #238
Prizm RC of the youngest Pro Bowl linebacker in NFL history. Edmunds made the Pro Bowl at just 20 years old — the youngest LB ever selected. The #16 pick from Virginia Tech has elite size (6-5, 250) and is the most famous of three Edmunds brothers in the NFL.
2018 Topps Chrome Update A.J. Minter #HMT74 RC
Chrome Update RC of the Braves' setup man. Minter was a 2015 2nd-round pick out of Texas A&M and became a key bullpen arm for the 2021 World Series champions. His fastball-slider combo makes him one of the most reliable late-inning relievers in the NL. The Aggie-to-Brave pipeline is a strong collecting niche.
2018-19 Upper Deck Ville Husso YG #215
Young Guns RC of the Finnish goaltender who went undrafted and worked his way to an NHL starting job. Husso was signed as a free agent by St. Louis out of Finland's Liiga and spent years in the AHL before emerging as the Blues' No. 1 goalie in 2022, posting a .919 save percentage. From Hameenlinna, Finland, he represents the Finnish goaltending factory that has produced Rinne, Rask, and Saros.
2018-19 Upper Deck Denis Gurianov YG #480
Young Guns RC of the Russian speedster. Gurianov's 2020 playoff breakout — 9 goals in 27 games — announced him as a legitimate scoring threat. Born in Togliatti, Russia, he has elite straight-line speed that few defenders can match.
2018 Panini Prizm Gary Trent Jr. RC #212
Prizm RC. Trent Jr. is the son of 14-year NBA veteran Gary Trent, and he's carved his own path as one of the league's premier 3-and-D guards. His 2021 breakout with Toronto — 18.3 PPG on 38% from three — established him as a legitimate starting two-guard. Duke pedigree adds cachet to his cards.
2018-19 Upper Deck Marcus Pettersson YG #242
Young Guns RC. Pettersson is a 6-4 Swedish shutdown defenseman from Skelleftea who has become a mainstay on the Penguins blue line. Not to be confused with Elias Pettersson (no relation), Marcus brings size, reach, and defensive reliability to Pittsburgh. A 2nd-round pick in 2014 who played in the SHL before crossing over.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Carter Hart RC #234
Young Guns RC. Hart was the most hyped goalie prospect since Carey Price, winning back-to-back CHL Goaltender of the Year awards and two World Junior gold medals for Canada. The Flyers called him up at age 20 and he immediately stabilized their crease.
2018-19 Upper Deck Ilya Samsonov YG #245
Young Guns RC of the charismatic Russian goaltender drafted 22nd overall by Washington in 2015. Samsonov was considered one of the top goaltending prospects in the world, coming from Magnitogorsk — the same city that produced Evgeni Malkin. He was groomed as Braden Holtby's heir in Washington and later played for the Maple Leafs, where his personality made him a fan favorite.
2018 Topps Update Lourdes Gurriel Jr. RC #US-62
Update RC. Lourdes Jr. is part of Cuban baseball royalty — son of Lourdes Gurriel (Cuban national hero) and brother of Yuli Gurriel (Astros World Series champ). He defected from Cuba and became a power-hitting outfielder for the Blue Jays. The Gurriel family dynasty spans multiple MLB teams and generations.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Hamidou Diallo RC #78
Prizm RC. Diallo won the 2019 NBA Dunk Contest by jumping over Shaquille O Neal — one of the most iconic dunk contest moments ever. From Queens, New York, the Kentucky product is pure athletic explosion. That single dunk contest moment made his cards collectible regardless of his regular season production.
2018 Panini Prizm D.J. Chark RC #232
Prizm RC. Chark earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2019 with 73 catches and 8 touchdowns for Jacksonville. The Alexandria, Louisiana native and LSU product was a speed threat at 6-4 — an elite combination of size and speed. LSU produces NFL talent at an extraordinary rate, and Chark was one of the best receivers from the 2018 class.
2018 Panini Prizm Sam Darnold #204
The former #3 overall pick found new life in Minnesota. Darnold's arm talent and pocket presence keep him in starting conversations.
2018 Panini Prizm Dalton Schultz #265 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Schultz went from a 4th-round pick to a Pro Bowl tight end in Dallas. He caught 78 passes in 2022 before signing with the Texans.
2018 Topps Chrome Ian Happ #120 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Happ homered on the first pitch he ever saw in the majors. The switch-hitting outfielder became a cornerstone of the Cubs rebuild with 25+ HR power and Gold Glove defense.
2018 Panini Prizm Bogdan Bogdanovic #105 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Bogdanovic came from European basketball as one of the most skilled shooters in the world. He won the NBA Three-Point Contest and has been a reliable 15+ PPG scorer.
2018-19 O-Pee-Chee Roope Hintz #610 Rookie Card
OPC RC. Hintz paired with Jason Robertson forms one of the NHL's most dangerous duos. His speed through the neutral zone creates odd-man rushes that few defensemen can handle.
2018-19 Panini Select Collin Sexton #140 Rookie Card
Select RC. Sexton's 42-point triple-OT game as a rookie showed his heart.
2018 Topps Rhys Hoskins #259 RC
Topps RC. Phillies fan favorite who tore his ACL in spring training 2023, came back, and signed with Milwaukee. Career 30+ HR power.
2018 Panini Prizm DJ Moore #234 RC
Prizm RC. 24th pick by Carolina, one of the most consistent WRs in football. Exploded for 1,364 yards in Chicago in 2023. Produces regardless of quarterback.
2018 Topps Update Freddy Peralta #US277 Rookie Card
Topps Update RC. Peralta debuted by striking out 13 in 5.2 innings — the most K in a debut since Kerry Wood. The Dominican right-hander developed into Milwaukee's ace.
2018 Panini Prizm Jessie Bates III #243
Prizm RC of the elite free safety who earned 1st-team All-Pro honors with the Falcons in 2023. Bates was a 2nd-round pick by the Bengals in 2018 and played through a franchise tag before signing with Atlanta, where he became the NFL's best free safety.
2018 Panini Prizm Bruce Brown #61
Prizm RC of the ultimate swiss-army-knife role player. Brown won the 2023 NBA Championship with Denver, playing a critical role as a versatile defender and cutting threat. Second-round pick to championship contributor through sheer hustle.
2018 Panini Donruss Darius Leonard #346
Donruss RC of the Colts' do-everything linebacker. Leonard's 15 forced fumbles from 2018-2021 led the NFL — he didn't just tackle you, he took the ball away. Three times First-Team All-Pro by age 26. The "Maniac" nickname came from his relentless motor.
2018-19 Upper Deck Adam Gaudette YG #488
Young Guns RC of the Hobey Baker Award winner. Gaudette won college hockey's top individual honor at Northeastern in 2018 — one of the few 5th-round picks to ever win the award. A natural center with excellent hockey IQ.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Kevin Knox #217 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Knox was the 9th overall pick by the Knicks out of Kentucky — a 6-7 wing with scoring ability from all three levels. The Tampa native averaged 12.8 PPG as a rookie and showed flashes of being a versatile scorer. His lottery pick status keeps his Prizm RC relevant in the marketplace.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Wendell Carter Jr RC #170
Optic RC. The Duke Blue Devils brand carries an automatic premium in the basketball card hobby, and Carter Jr is another product of Coach K development factory. His Atlanta roots connect him to the Georgia basketball community. The trade from Chicago to Orlando was a career-changer — he went from a struggling franchise to a team building something special with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
2018 Panini Prizm Foye Oluokun RC #278
Prizm RC. Oluokun is one of the rarest NFL stories — a Yale graduate with Nigerian heritage who became a star linebacker. He recorded 192 tackles in 2021, one of the highest single-season totals in NFL history. The Ivy League to NFL pipeline is nearly nonexistent for linebackers.
2018 Topps Chrome Danny Jansen RC #76
Chrome RC. Jansen made baseball history in 2024 as the first player to play for two different teams in the same game — traded from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox during a suspended contest. The Appleton, Wisconsin native of Dutch-Canadian heritage has been a reliable catcher with developing power.
2018 Topps Update Jack Flaherty #US1 Rookie Card
Update RC. Flaherty had a dominant 2019 with the Cardinals (0.91 ERA second half) but injuries derailed the next few years. Bounced to the Tigers, then the Dodgers traded for him and he delivered a championship.
2018 Topps Chrome Alex Verdugo #92 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Verdugo was part of the famous Mookie Betts trade from the Dodgers to the Red Sox. He became a fan favorite in Boston before being traded to the Yankees for Juan Soto.
2018 Topps Series 2 Tyler O'Neill #680 Rookie Card
Topps RC. The Canadian slugger has elite raw power and athleticism. His move to the Red Sox revived his career after injury-plagued seasons in St. Louis.
2018 Topps Series 2 Josh Hader #630 Rookie Card
Topps RC. Hader's multi-inning relief dominance in Milwaukee was revolutionary — he would enter in the 6th and pitch three perfect innings. His transition to traditional closer has been equally elite.
2018-19 Panini Select Isaiah Hartenstein #195 RC
Select RC. Hartenstein went from G-League to starting center on a 50-win Knicks team. His playmaking from the center position is rare — he averaged 3+ assists per game as a big man.
2018-19 Panini Select Miles Bridges #175 RC
Select RC. Bridges elevated from role player to borderline All-Star in 2021-22, averaging 20/7/4. His poster dunks are appointment viewing for NBA fans.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Grayson Allen #268 RC
Prizm RC. Duke villain to $70M NBA shooter — career 40%+ from three. One of basketball's best redemption arcs. Elite spacer next to Booker, Durant, and Beal.
J.P. Crawford 2018 Topps Chrome #JC1 Rookie Card
Seattle's Gold Glove shortstop. Former #1 prospect (2017) who found his home with the Mariners. Elite defender — won the 2023 AL Gold Glove at short. Team captain and clubhouse leader.
2018 Topps Chrome Brandon Woodruff RC #50
Chrome RC. Woodruff developed into the unquestioned ace of the Brewers' pitching staff, combining a mid-90s fastball with a devastating slider and curveball. His back-to-back All-Star selections in 2021-22 cemented his status as one of the best pitchers in the National League before shoulder surgery derailed his dominant run.
2018 Panini Prizm Dallas Goedert RC #255
Prizm RC. Goedert stepped out of Zach Ertz's shadow to become one of the NFL's premier tight ends, earning Pro Bowl honors with his rare combination of receiving ability and elite blocking. His size, athleticism, and route-running make him a matchup nightmare for linebackers and safeties alike.
2018 Panini Mosaic Tremaine Edmunds #205
Mosaic RC of Chicago's franchise linebacker. At 6-5 and 250 pounds, Edmunds is built like a defensive end but moves like a safety. He declared for the draft after his redshirt sophomore year at Virginia Tech — one of the youngest first-rounders of his era.
2018 Topps Chrome Carson Kelly RC #148
Chrome RC of the Cardinals-turned-Diamondbacks catcher. Kelly was one of the top catching prospects in baseball but found himself blocked in St. Louis by the legendary Yadier Molina. When Arizona acquired him as the key piece in the Paul Goldschmidt trade, Kelly finally got his chance — and delivered with a 2019 NL All-Star selection. An elite defensive catcher whose bat developed late.
2018-19 Upper Deck Michael Rasmussen YG #240
Young Guns RC of the Red Wings 6-6 power center. Rasmussen was the #9 pick in 2017 out of the Tri-City Americans, where he scored 32 goals in his draft year. At 6-6, 229 lbs, he's one of the largest centers in the NHL and uses his frame to dominate the net-front. The Edmonton native was part of Steve Yzerman's rebuild plan for Detroit.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Mitchell Robinson RC #227
Prizm RC of the Knicks center who made NBA history by skipping college entirely. Mitchell Robinson was committed to Western Kentucky but decommitted and spent a year training privately before entering the 2018 draft. The Knicks took a chance on the 7-foot shot-blocker at #36, and he rewarded them by becoming one of the best rim protectors in the NBA.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Lonnie Walker IV RC #245
Prizm RC. Walker survived a benign brain tumor as a teenager in Reading, Pennsylvania — then went on to star at Miami and become a first-round NBA pick. His 40+ inch vertical and explosive athleticism make him one of the most fun players to watch when healthy. Spurs drafted him in the Kawhi era transition.
2018 Topps Chrome Brian Anderson #80 RC
Chrome RC. A 3rd-round pick from Arkansas who became Miami's most consistent everyday player. Anderson plays 3B, RF, and 1B with plus defense and sneaky 20-HR pop. Irving, Texas native.
2018 Donruss Optic Terrell Edmunds RC #175
Optic RC. The Edmunds twins from Virginia Tech being drafted in the first round of the same draft is one of the most unique stories in NFL history. Terrell physical safety play fit the Steelers defensive identity perfectly. Danville, Virginia sits on the North Carolina border and has a proud football tradition. The family connection adds a collector appeal that transcends typical football card collecting.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Hamidou Diallo RC #165
Optic RC. Jumping over Shaq in the dunk contest created a permanent collectible moment. Queens, New York basketball is deeply competitive, and Diallo athleticism is generational even by NYC standards.
2018 Donruss Optic Foye Oluokun RC #192
Optic RC. Nigerian-American players are increasingly important in the NFL. Oluokun Yale education combined with NFL production makes him uniquely compelling. His 192-tackle season was arguably the best by any Ivy League NFL alumnus.
2018 Donruss Optic D.J. Chark RC #168
Optic RC. Alexandria, Louisiana is deep football country, and Chark speed at 6-4 made him a matchup nightmare during his Pro Bowl season. LSU wide receivers in the NFL carry permanent collector appeal thanks to the program prestige.
2018 Donruss Optic Carlton Davis #165 RC
Optic RC. A second-round pick who earned CB1 status in Tampa. Davis was a key part of the Bucs defense that shut down Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LV.
2018 Topps Chrome AJ Minter #65 RC
Chrome RC. Minter recorded the final out of the 2021 World Series for Atlanta, striking out Yuli Gurriel to clinch the Braves' first championship in 26 years. That moment alone makes this card historically significant.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Marvin Bagley III RC #181
Prizm RC. Bagley was selected #2 overall by the Kings, one pick before Luka Doncic went to the Mavericks — a decision that haunts Sacramento to this day. His Prizm RC is a museum piece in the hobby's hall of draft mistakes, forever tied to the question of what might have been.
2018 Panini Prizm Denzel Ward RC #219
Prizm RC. Selected #4 overall from Ohio State, Ward immediately established himself as one of the NFL's premier cover corners. His combination of speed, ball skills, and technique earned him three Pro Bowl selections in his first five seasons. A Cleveland native who stayed home to anchor the Browns secondary.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Colin Sexton RC #170
Prizm RC. The #8 overall pick earned his "Young Bull" nickname at Alabama where his relentless scoring and competitive fire were legendary. His first NBA game ended in a triple-overtime thriller where he scored 4 points, but he would go on to average 20+ PPG by his third season.
2018 Panini Mosaic Jessie Bates III #208
Mosaic RC of Bates. His ball skills (17 career INT) combined with tackling volume make him the rare safety who contributes in every phase — a true centerfield safety who quarterbacked Atlanta's defense.
2018 Panini Donruss Tremaine Edmunds #330
Donruss RC of the Edmunds family's NFL star. Tremaine's brothers Terrell and Taron also played in the NFL — the three brothers were all drafted, a rare family achievement. Tremaine anchored Buffalo's defense before signing a $72M deal with Chicago.
2018 Panini Prizm Mike Gesicki RC #228
Prizm RC of the former Penn State standout and 2018 2nd-round pick. Gesicki is a 6-6 pass-catching machine who played basketball in high school before focusing on football. His basketball skills translate to high-pointing the ball and body control in traffic. After five years with the Dolphins, he signed with the Bengals to catch passes from Joe Burrow.
2018-19 Upper Deck Nick Paul YG #455
Young Guns RC of the Lightning's 2022 Stanley Cup champion. Physical, responsible, and clutch in playoffs.
2018 Panini Prizm DJ Reed RC #265
Prizm RC. Reed went from a 5th-round pick out of Kansas State to one of the NFL's most reliable slot corners. At 5-9, he was told he was too small, but his tenacity, ball skills, and football IQ proved otherwise. From San Francisco to Seattle to the Jets — Reed is an undrafted-spirit player who earned every snap.
2018-19 Panini Select Kevin Knox #155 Rookie Card
Select RC. Knox was the youngest player in the 2018 draft and had the highest physical ceiling of any wing. His 6-7 frame with a smooth shooting stroke from Kentucky made him a lottery lock. The Knicks hoped he would develop into a franchise wing — his career arc is a cautionary tale about lottery expectations.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Jarred Vanderbilt #33 RC
Prizm RC. The Houston, Texas product was selected 41st overall from Kentucky despite playing through injuries. Vanderbilt became the ultimate energy forward — elite rebounder, switchable defender, and transition dynamo.
2018 Donruss Optic Dallas Goedert RC #120
Optic RC. Goedert was drafted to complement the Eagles' already-stacked offense and quickly proved he was far more than a backup plan. His development into a complete tight end who excels at both catching and blocking has made him indispensable to Philadelphia's offensive scheme and one of the most well-rounded players at his position.
2018-19 Panini Prizm Kevin Huerter RC #108
Prizm RC. Huerter was a first-round pick by the Hawks who became "Red Velvet" — a smooth-shooting guard whose biggest moment came in the 2021 ECF Game 7 against the 76ers, where he scored 27 points to send Atlanta to the conference finals. That performance remains one of the most surprising playoff breakouts in recent NBA history.
2018 Panini Donruss Jessie Bates III #355
Donruss rated rookie of the Wake Forest product. Bates played every snap his rookie year and never looked back — 6 straight seasons of 100+ tackles from the safety position, a remarkable iron man consistency.
2018-19 Upper Deck Filip Chytil #456
Base RC of the Rangers center taken #21 overall in 2017. The youngest player in Rangers history to score a playoff hat trick, Chytil's speed and skill make him a fan favorite at Madison Square Garden.
2018 Topps Chrome Matt Strahm #95
Chrome RC of the lefty reliever who became a postseason hero for the Phillies. Strahm was originally a starter with the Royals before transitioning to the bullpen with San Diego and then Philadelphia. His 2024 NLCS performance — clutch strikeouts in high-leverage situations — cemented his reputation as a big-game pitcher.
2018 Topps Chrome Erick Fedde RC #165
Chrome RC of the pitcher who reinvented himself in Japan. Fedde was the #18 overall pick in 2017 by the Nationals but struggled to find consistency in Washington. He went to NPB (Chunichi Dragons) in 2024 and dominated, returning to MLB as a completely transformed pitcher. His career arc from bust to NPB ace to MLB resurgence is one of the best reinvention stories in modern baseball.
2018 Bowman Chrome Erick Fedde RC #BCP-120
Bowman Chrome RC of the Nationals 2017 first-round pick before his NPB journey. Fedde was a UNLV product who threw 97 MPH in college but lost velocity due to Tommy John surgery. His decision to go to Japan and rebuild his game was unconventional for a former first-rounder, making his comeback story all the more compelling for collectors.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Mitchell Robinson RC #180
Optic RC of the unorthodox path center. Robinson's decision to skip college was highly unusual — he's one of the last American players to enter the draft without playing a single college game. His elite shot-blocking ability (3+ blocks per game as a rookie) made him an instant impact player in New York, and his partnership with Jalen Brunson defines the modern Knicks.
2018 Topps Miles Mikolas RC #396
Topps RC after his return from Japan. Mikolas is the "Lizard King" — after struggling in the majors, he went to the Yomiuri Giants in NPB and reinvented himself. His 2018 return (18-4, 2.83 ERA, All-Star) is one of baseball's greatest reinvention stories. Jupiter, Florida native.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Kevin Knox #190 Rookie Card
Optic RC. Knox's one-and-done season at Kentucky (15.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG) earned him a top-10 selection. His smooth jump shot and ability to score in isolation showed NBA-ready offensive skills. Though his career trajectory didn't match the pick, his rookie cards remain a case study in the lottery pick market.
J.P. Crawford 2018 Topps Series 1 #JC1 Rookie Card
Topps flagship rookie. Crawford is the heart of the Mariners — their longest-tenured position player and the guy who makes the highlight-reel plays look routine. Defense-first players are undervalued in cards.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Marvin Bagley III RC #168
Optic RC. Bagley's career was derailed by chronic knee and foot injuries that limited him to fewer than 200 games in his first five seasons. Paired with being selected ahead of Doncic, his cards tell the story of how injury risk and draft position create the most volatile combination in sports card investing.
2018-19 Select Marvin Bagley III RC #75
Select RC. Despite the narrative, Bagley was a genuinely talented prospect — a double-double machine at Duke with elite athleticism for his size. His cards represent the ultimate buy-low opportunity for collectors who believe he can still carve out a productive career, though the Doncic comparison will follow him forever.
2018 Topps Chrome Tyler O'Neill RC #130
Chrome RC. The Canadian-born O'Neill emerged as one of baseball's most jacked outfielders, hitting 34 home runs with a Gold Glove in 2021 for St. Louis. His combination of raw power, speed, and defensive athleticism made him one of the most exciting tools players in the NL Central.
2018 Donruss Optic Denzel Ward RC #105
Optic RC. Ward's story is deeply personal — his father Grover passed away from cardiac arrest when Denzel was just 15. Playing for his hometown Browns, Ward honors his father's memory every game. His 3x Pro Bowl career and $100M+ extension make him one of the highest-paid CBs in NFL history.
2018 Panini Prizm DJ Chark RC #220
Prizm RC. Chark was a second-round pick from LSU who exploded onto the scene in 2019 with 73 catches for 1,008 yards and 8 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection. His 4.34 speed and 6-4 frame made him one of the most dangerous deep threats in the NFL that season.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Jordan Greenway RC #225
Young Guns RC. Greenway made history as the first Black American-born player to compete for the US Olympic hockey team at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. At 6-6 and 231 pounds, his physical combination of size and skating ability was rare for any era of the game, breaking barriers while the NHL was absent from the tournament.
2018 Panini Prizm Christian Kirk RC #254
Prizm RC. Kirk was a second-round pick from Texas A&M who was a productive but undervalued receiver in Arizona. His route-running precision and reliable hands made him a favorite target, even though the Cardinals passing game limited his ceiling.
2018-19 Upper Deck Young Guns Brett Howden #207
Young Guns RC from Howden's Rangers days, before he found championship success in Las Vegas. Tampa drafted him 27th overall in 2016 from the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors, then traded him to New York in the Ryan McDonagh deal. His Rangers tenure was marked by limited offensive production, but Vegas saw the defensive value and claimed him off waivers in 2021 — one of the savviest pickups in Golden Knights history.
2018 Panini Select Mike Gesicki RC #195
Select RC of the basketball-to-football tight end. Gesicki set Penn State TE records before being drafted 42nd overall by Miami. His best season came in 2021 when he caught 73 passes for 780 yards. The move to Cincinnati paired him with Joe Burrow, creating potential for a late-career resurgence.
2018 Topps Brian Anderson #296 RC
Topps RC. The Razorback product became a fan favorite in Miami. Played through the rebuild years with zero complaints. Plus arm at third, consistent at-bats.
2018-19 Donruss Optic Jarred Vanderbilt #192 RC
Optic RC. Went from Denver to Minnesota to LA — each stop, Vanderbilt proved his value as a connective defender. His 6-9 wingspan and motor make him the guy who guards the opponent's best player.
2018 Panini Prizm Russell Gage RC #249
Prizm RC. Gage was a 6th-round pick from LSU who developed into a legit 70-catch slot receiver for the Falcons. His 2021 breakout (66 catches) earned him a $30M deal with Tampa Bay. A classic "just a guy who plays football" story — no elite traits, just steady production.
2018 Panini Optic Mike Gesicki RC #162
Optic RC of the Penn State product. Gesicki's combination of size and athleticism made him one of the most physically gifted tight ends in his draft class. His career has been defined by being a pure pass-catcher rather than an in-line blocker — the modern NFL tight end mold.
2018 Topps Chrome Harrison Bader RC #184
Chrome RC. Bader established himself as one of baseball's premier defensive center fielders, winning a Gold Glove in 2021 with St. Louis. His elite range, route efficiency, and arm strength made him a highlight reel in center field, often drawing comparisons to prime Jim Edmonds defensively.
2018 Topps Series 2 Matt Strahm #422
Flagship Topps RC of the versatile lefty from Duke University. Strahm career has been defined by reinvention — from minor league starter to major league reliever to postseason closer. His willingness to accept any role and execute it at a high level makes him the ultimate team-first pitcher.