Certificate #392C5C185BD7 · Basketball

Magic Johnson

Fleer · #53 of 132 · 1986

9.0 TCGAI Score

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Graded by paul getty · Apr 22, 2026 · 246 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	9.5	10
Corners	10	8.5
Edges	10	9
Surface	8	10
Whitening	10	9
Holo / foil	8	10

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

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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 sales up 157% and 14.5% in 30 days, steady high-grade demand for HOF star in key set[1][2]

Next months. Continued upward momentum with +10-20% on raw/mid-grades next 3-6 months

Long term. Stable to rising for high grades (graded 9/10) over 1-3 years due to icon status

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 with the Lakers, one of only four players to achieve this consecutively. Nicknamed 'Magic' by a Lansing sports writer, he played 13 seasons exclusively for the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the league in assists three times, winning five NBA Finals championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, earning three Finals MVPs and three regular-season MVPs.

1986-87 in the United States as part of Fleer Basketball

Not Magic Johnson's rookie card (his 1980 Topps rookie is the true RC)
Iconic card from the set featuring Hall of Fame players
Part of the 1986 Fleer set known for its star-studded checklist

Rarity and print run

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

Base card from mass-produced 1986 Fleer set
High population in mid-grades (graded 8: 3104, graded 9: 1569)
No print run limit but high survivor supply

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering (common off-center prints), edges for chipping or dings, corners for wear or fuzzing, surface for print defects, scratches, or roller marks; avoid cards with wax stains or print lines.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid top-loaders or magnetic holders within card savers; use card stock boxes away from sunlight, humidity, and fluctuations; avoid stacking without sleeves.

Authenticity. Examine print quality, borders, and fonts matching originals; check for Fleer logo consistency and card stock thickness; prefer third-party grading like graded/graded; fakes rare but watch low-price ungraded copies.

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

Card details

Name: Magic Johnson
Game: Basketball
Set: Fleer (Unknown)
Number: 53 of 132
Year: 1986
Rarity: Base
Language: English
Manufacturer: Fleer
Identification: Not matched in a catalog
Certificate: #392C5C185BD7
Graded on: Apr 22, 2026
Views: 246

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