Certificate #27EC1B96AB28 · Basketball

MAGIC JOHNSON

1986 Fleer · #53 of 132 · 1986

9.0 TCGAI Score

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Graded by paul getty · Apr 22, 2026 · 244 views

Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check	Front	Back
Centering	10	10
Corners	9.5	8.5
Edges	9.5	9
Surface	10	8
Whitening	10	9.5
Holo / foil	10	8

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

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About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Recent raw price up 157% in 30 days to $84.98 (as of late 2025), graded 9 sales at $541 in Apr 2026; sustained interest in 1986 Fleer and Magic HOF status.[2][4]

Next months. Stable to slight rise in mid-grade, high-end graded 10s may fluctuate with auctions

Long term. Stable with modest appreciation driven by set popularity and HOF demand

History

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) won the NCAA National Championship in 1979 with Michigan State and the NBA Finals in 1980 as a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 13 seasons exclusively for the Lakers, leading the league in assists three times, winning five NBA championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988), earning three NBA Finals MVPs (1980, 1982, 1987), and three NBA MVPs (1980, 1989, 1990).[3]

First released in 1986 as part of the 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set in the United States.[1][2]

Not Magic Johnson's rookie card (his rookie is 1979 Topps #161).
Base card from the iconic 1986 Fleer basketball set featuring Michael Jordan's rookie.
Magic is a Hall of Famer and one of the NBA's all-time greatest point guards.[3]

Rarity and print run

Tier: Common
Print run: Very High
First printed in: 1986-87 Fleer Basketball
Demand: High
Supply: High

Base card from mass-produced 1986 Fleer set
High graded population: 1,569 graded 9s, 192 graded 10s, 3,104 graded 8s
No print run limit but condition rarity in gem mint drives high-grade value

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering (common off-center printing), corners for dings, edges for chipping or whitening, and surface for print defects or scratches typical in high-volume 1980s Fleer production.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry conditions away from light; use card saver pages in binders for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. Verify black borders and Fleer logo sharpness; fakes often have dull printing or incorrect fonts; authenticate via graded/graded population reports (high pop for grades 8-10); no known reprints for this base card.

Sources: sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com, psacard.com, cardladder.com, youtube.com

Card details

Name: MAGIC JOHNSON
Game: Basketball
Set: 1986 Fleer (Unknown)
Number: 53 of 132
Year: 1986
Rarity: Base
Language: English
Manufacturer: Fleer
Illustrator: Unknown
Identification: Not matched in a catalog
Certificate: #27EC1B96AB28
Graded on: Apr 22, 2026
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