# Kobe Bryant #86

The Kobe Bryant (#86, 1998 Metal Universe, 1998) is a common Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe-bryant-1998-metal-universe-86-foil

## Card details

- Set: 1998 Metal Universe
- Number: #86
- Year: 1998
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $45

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $45 |
| 8.5 | 50% | $45 |

### Most common condition issues

- Soft Focus (Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kobe Bryant carries a market value of $45. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $45, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

The Kobe Bryant from 1998 Metal Universe has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Kobe Bryant cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 8.5, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Kobe Bryant?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kobe Bryant cards are Soft Focus (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Kobe Bryant worth grading?

Whether the Kobe Bryant is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app