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TCGAI.PRO Kobe Bryant 1996-97 · Flair Showcase · #Row 1 Seat 31
7.0 Near Mint
Keep raw
Kobe Bryant card, TCGAI Score 7.0

Certificate #D03B3E2029BC · Basketball

Kobe Bryant

Flair Showcase · #Row 1 Seat 31 · 1996-97

Near Mint Keep raw

Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Graded by Todd Beach · Apr 2, 2026 · 415 views

Condition report

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

Front of Kobe Bryant
Front No flaws
Back of Kobe Bryant
Back No flaws

Sub-grades are not available for this certificate.

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.

Graded 7

$413

6 sales

Raw, ungraded

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No raw sales found

Grading premium

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Graded average over raw average

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

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

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Recent 30-day raw price up 37.5% to $120[1]; Kobe's iconic status drives steady high-grade demand despite short-term raw dips.

Next months. Stable to rising for graded copies, raw volatile next 3-6 months.

Long term. Strong appreciation in 1-3 years due to scarcity and collector interest.

History

Kobe Bryant, legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard, drafted 13th overall in 1996 straight out of high school; this Row 1 rookie card captures his early NBA significance as a future 5-time champion and global basketball icon.

First released in 1996-97 Flair Showcase Basketball set by Fleer, marking one of Kobe's key early rookie cards.

  • Row 1 parallel is a premium rookie variant from the Showcase Legacy Collection insert.
  • Part of Kobe's highly sought-after 1996-97 rookie class.
  • Total graded auction sales exceed 521 for this card with $155,602.99 in value[5].

Rarity and print run

Tier
Ultra Rare
Print run
Low
First printed in
1996-97 Flair Showcase
Demand
High
Supply
Scarce
  • Row 1 parallel is short-printed premium insert
  • Limited production in 1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection
  • Kobe's rookie status amplifies desirability

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in Flair cards, edge wear from refractor-like surface, print defects on Row 1 hot foil stamping, corner chipping.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holder or top-loader with soft sleeve in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to preserve foil shine.

Authenticity. Verify graded/graded slab for authentication; fakes often have off-color foil or blurry printing; check serial numbers if applicable and cross-reference graded population report.

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

Card details

Name
Kobe Bryant
Game
Basketball
Set
Flair Showcase (Row 1)
Number
Row 1 Seat 31
Year
1996-97
Rarity
Row 1
Variant
Rookie
Language
English
Manufacturer
Fleer
Illustrator
N/A
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#D03B3E2029BC
Graded on
Apr 2, 2026
Views
415

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