# Kobe Bryant #138

The Kobe Bryant (#138, Topps, 1996-97) is a common Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $130.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe_bryant%7Ctopps%7C1996-97%7C138%7C

## Card details

- Set: Topps
- Number: #138
- Year: 1996-97
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $130
- Source: cardsight
- 8-day change: +16.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 50% | $112 |
| 8 | 50% | $90 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy: 50% of scans
- Whitening: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kobe Bryant carries a market value of $130. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $112, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

A raw (ungraded) Kobe Bryant from Topps currently carries a market value of about $130. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 8.5, surface 8.0, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kobe Bryant cards are Fuzzy (50% of scans), Whitening (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