# Magic Johnson #161

The Magic Johnson (#161, Metal, 1995) is a common Basketball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/magic-johnson-metal-161-etched-foil

## Card details

- Set: Metal
- Number: #161
- Year: 1995
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Etched Foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 100% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans
- Soft: 100% of scans
- Chipping: 100% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Magic Johnson worth?

A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson from Metal currently carries a market value of about $2. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Magic Johnson cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magic Johnson averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.0, surface 8.5, centering 9.5.

### What are the most common defects on a Magic Johnson?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magic Johnson cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Soft (100% of scans), Chipping (100% of scans).

### Is the Magic Johnson worth grading?

Whether the Magic Johnson 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