Card Scouting Report & Collector Guide
2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Magic Johnson #9
Set & Checklist Overview
The 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Magic Johnson #9 is an official Basketball trading card from the 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) release, cataloged as card #9 within the 1985 Tribute Autographs checklist representing the Los Angeles Lakers. As a veteran/prospect checklist entry featuring an autographed checklist entry and the 1985 Tribute Autographs subset design, this card is a key target for Magic Johnson player collectors, 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) set builders, and parallel rainbow chasers.
Parallel Rarity & Grading Profile
Within the 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) 1985 Tribute Autographs checklist, Magic Johnson card #9 has 6 distinct parallel variations (5 serial-numbered chases) tracked in the 4rips database, including Base, Red (/60), Green (/49), Blue (/25), Orange (/15). Collectors building the Magic Johnson rainbow use these parallel tiers to gauge population scarcity and grade multipliers across PSA, BGS, and SGC slabs.
Market Price & Comp Analysis
Based on 8 verified historical sales tracked by 4rips, the 2022 Playoff Contenders Optic (22-23) Magic Johnson #9 has recorded a peak sale of $159.99, with the most recent comp closing at $127.50 on Jul 20, 2024. Breakdown by condition shows Raw/Ungraded averaging $127.05.