RUBEN PATTERSON
Basketball • SkyBox Metal Universe
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1999
Brand & Set
SkyBox - SkyBox Metal Universe
Card Number
#85
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded (PSA 10): $20.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for base cards from this set in low-to-mid grade generally sell for under $3.00 as individual commons or as part of lot sales.
Condition Details
Visible corner wear especially on the top edges; noticeable surface scuffing and scratches on the proprietary foil finish; dulling of the original luster; centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card shows significant surface wear and corner softess. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card by a wide margin, and Ruben Patterson is not a high-demand player for registry collectors.
Card Description
Patterson is shown in his Seattle SuperSonics green road jersey (No. 21) attempting a layup or dunk. The background features the iconic 1990s Metal Universe 'etched' foil design with a galaxy/nebula aesthetic. The top left lists his name, team, position (Forward), and jersey number.
Notable Features
Features the 1990s SkyBox 'Metal Universe' textured foil finish which is highly prone to scratching and 'bricking.'
Authentication Notes
The font, logo placement, and foil etching pattern are consistent with authentic 1999-00 SkyBox Metal Universe production. No signs of modern counterfeiting detected.
Scanned: 2026-06-19T02:10:24.849988