Magic Johnson
Basketball • Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1980-81
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Basketball
Card Number
188
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: $30 - $60, Graded VG-EX 4: $80 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent sales of Topps Magic Johnson panels in comparable mid-grade condition have ranged between $75 and $130 on eBay.
Condition Details
Noticeable edge wear with chipping on the left border, slight corner rounding, and minor surface staining typical of vintage perforated-cut panels.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if authentic and free of hidden creases, as a slabbed vintage star always holds solid collector interest, though a lower grade may only break even with grading fees.
Card Description
Features Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers in a classic action shot, playing as a guard. This card originated from a multi-card panel in the 1980-81 Topps basketball set, notable for its three-panel puzzle/strip format.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic 1980-81 Topps three-card panel configuration, featuring Magic Johnson alongside teammates or opponents in a distinctive pink-bordered vertical strip.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage card stock with correct font types, coloring, and typical rough-cut/perforated edges from the 1980 Topps printing process. No immediate signs of counterfeit detected.
Scanned: 2026-08-21T19:53:20.985590