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Jayson Tatum's rookie card

2017 Donruss Optic Basketball: Jayson Tatum's Rookie Card and the Rated Rookie Collection

A chromium take on the Donruss design, a 200-card checklist and a Rated Rookie subset built around the class of 2017.

The 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball set brings the familiar Donruss design into the chromium era, pairing a polished finish with the return of the iconic Rated Rookie logo. With a 200-card base checklist, a deep lineup of parallels and a rookie class led by Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell, the set has become a notable release for collectors focused on modern basketball cards.

Cards #151 through #200 make up the Rated Rookie subset, giving the final 50 cards in the checklist a particular focus on the class of 2017. Tatum's rookie card is one of the set's leading attractions, while Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, John Collins and Lonzo Ball add more collecting options across the rookie lineup.

Jayson Tatum #198 · 2017 Donruss Optic · PSA 10 GEM MT

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The set at a glance

What makes 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball stand out?

Donruss Optic takes the recognizable Donruss presentation and adds a chromium-style finish. The result combines a classic basketball card identity with the shine and visual appeal associated with modern premium releases.

The Rated Rookie logo is central to the set's appeal. It gives the rookie cards a recognizable design element that connects Optic to the broader Donruss collecting tradition. For collectors building a rookie collection, the subset offers a focused way to follow several prominent players from the same draft class.

The set's extensive parallel lineup adds another layer. Beyond the standard base cards, collectors can pursue different colors, patterns and limited-print versions, including Gold, Green, Gold Vinyl and Black parallels. Fast Break parallels provide a separate variation lineup with their own numbered editions.

Set size

200 cards

Rated Rookies

#151–#200

Finish

Optichrome

Season

2017-18

The key rookie cards

Key rookie cards to collect

The Rated Rookie subset runs from #151 to #200, and the class of 2017 is what gives the set its collecting focus. Jayson Tatum leads the group, with Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Lonzo Ball and John Collins close behind.

Rookie card · The headline card of the set#198PSA 10

Jayson Tatum

Base Rated Rookie · pictured graded example

Jayson Tatum's Rated Rookie #198 is a central card in the set and one of its leading attractions.

His base rookie is joined by Holo and Shock versions, as well as an autograph variation listed in the supplied PSA price guide.

Collectors can choose between the standard rookie and more distinctive versions with different finishes or scarcity.

PSA price guide · base issue

NM-MT 8: $15
MT 9: $25-
GEM-MT 10: $90+

Jayson Tatum #198 · base Rated Rookie · reference figures, not guaranteed selling prices. Verify current sales.

Rookie card · Leading name from the class#188PSA 10

Donovan Mitchell

Red/Yellow parallel · pictured graded example

Donovan Mitchell's Rated Rookie #188 is another important card from the 2017 class.

The base card, Holo and Shock versions offer several collecting targets. The Holo and Shock cards can be especially appealing to collectors looking for a variation beyond the standard design.

The pictured example is the Red/Yellow parallel, graded GEM MT 10. Its base figures sit alongside the Holo and Shock rows in the price guide below.

PSA price guide · base issue

NM-MT 8: $10
MT 9: $20
GEM-MT 10: $60+

Donovan Mitchell #188 · base Rated Rookie · reference figures, not guaranteed selling prices. Verify current sales.

Rookie card · Another key target#187PSA 10

Bam Adebayo

Holo parallel · pictured graded example

Bam Adebayo's Rated Rookie #187 provides another key option from the checklist.

Both the base rookie and Holo version appear in the supplied price guide, making it possible to compare the standard card with a more reflective parallel.

The pictured Holo example shows the finish that separates it from the base card at the same card number.

PSA price guide · Holo parallel

NM-MT 8: $10
MT 9: $20
GEM-MT 10: $100

Bam Adebayo #187 · Holo · reference figures, not guaranteed selling prices. Verify current sales.

Rookie card · A notable name from the release#199PSA 10

Lonzo Ball

White Sparkle parallel · pictured graded example

Lonzo Ball's Rated Rookie #199 rounds out a notable group of rookies from the release.

The base, Holo and Shock versions offer different ways to collect his rookie card within the same set.

The pictured example is the White Sparkle parallel, a reflective finish that is one of the unnumbered versions in the base parallel lineup.

PSA price guide · base issue

NM-MT 8: $10
MT 9: $20
GEM-MT 10: $35+

Lonzo Ball #199 · base Rated Rookie · reference figures, not guaranteed selling prices. Verify current sales.

Rookie card · Building out the subset#182PSA 10

John Collins

Holo parallel · pictured graded example

John Collins' Rated Rookie #182 is another card to consider when building out the rookie subset.

His base rookie is included in the supplied PSA price guide alongside the more widely followed names in the set, making it one of the more accessible entries in the subset.

The pictured example carries the Holo finish, so the base figures below should be matched to the exact version before any comparison.

PSA price guide · base issue

NM-MT 8: $5
MT 9: $10
GEM-MT 10: $25

John Collins #182 · base Rated Rookie · reference figures, not guaranteed selling prices. Verify current sales.

Parallels and versions

2017 Donruss Optic Basketball parallels

One of the defining features of 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball is its large selection of parallels. Some are distinguished by color or pattern, while others have stated print runs that make them more limited.

Base set parallels: Holo, Flash*, Blue Velocity, Checkerboard, Purple, White Sparkle, Orange (/199), Lime Green (/175), Red (/99), Pink Velocity (/79), Blue (/49), Black Velocity (/39), Aqua (/25), Pink (/25), Purple Stars (/13, First Off the Line exclusive), Gold (/10), Green (/5), Gold Vinyl (one-of-one) and Black (one-of-one).

The Flash parallel has a specific distinction: the Rated Rookie subset's Flash cards were available as a complete set in Target Mega Boxes, according to the supplied set information.

Fast Break parallels: Holo, Orange (/193), Purple (/155), Red (/85), Blue (/50), Pink (/20), Gold (/10) and Black (one-of-one).

When comparing cards, make sure the parallel name and version match the card being evaluated. Different finishes and print runs can create meaningful differences in collector demand and price.

Base parallels

19 versions

Fast Break parallels

8 versions

One-of-one versions

Gold Vinyl · Black

FOTL exclusive

Purple Stars /13

Version check

Base Rated Rookie vs. Holo, Shock and autograph

The same player and the same card number can carry very different prices depending on the version. A base Rated Rookie, a Holo or Shock parallel and an autograph are separate collectibles, not interchangeable entries in a price guide.

Base Rated Rookie

The flagship version, such as Jayson Tatum #198
No parallel finish and no serial numbering
Tatum #198 base: $15 in NM-MT 8 and $90+ in GEM-MT 10

Holo, Shock and autograph

Same card number with a different finish or a signature
Listed on their own rows in the price guide rather than folded into the base value
Tatum #198 Holo $60 to $480 · Shock $35 to $150 · Auto $225+ to $1,300+

The same applies to Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Lonzo Ball and John Collins, whose base, Holo and Shock cards each carry their own figures.

When buying, selling or cataloging a card, identify the exact version first. A listing title alone may not be enough to confirm whether a card is base, Holo, Shock or an autograph.

Value drivers

What affects card value?

Several factors can influence the value of a 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball card.

Player demand: Tatum and Mitchell are major draws among the rookies highlighted in this set, while interest in other players can shift over time.

Card version: base, Holo, Shock, autograph and numbered parallels are distinct versions. Make sure comparisons use the same card type.

Print run: numbered parallels have stated production limits. Scarcity can influence demand, but it does not guarantee a higher sale price.

Condition and grade: centering, corners, edges and surface quality matter, especially for cards with reflective finishes.

Market activity: recent completed sales for the exact card and grade are generally more useful than asking prices alone.

Because the set pairs a reflective finish with a crowded parallel lineup, the version and the condition matter as much as the player name when a card is compared with recent sales.

What to inspect

Collecting and grading tips

Before buying or submitting a card for grading, identify the exact version. A base Rated Rookie and a Holo or Shock parallel may look similar at a glance, but they are different collecting targets and should be valued separately.

1. Surface condition: inspect the card under good lighting for scratches, print defects and other marks.

2. Centering, corners and edges: a reflective finish makes flaws easier to see, and each of these areas is graded separately.

3. Version match: confirm that the card matches the stated parallel before comparing it with a price guide or a recent sale.

4. Serial numbering: for numbered cards, verify the serial numbering on the card itself.

5. Autographs: confirm the specific card designation rather than assuming every Tatum rookie includes an autograph.

Grading can help establish a card's condition, but a high grade does not guarantee a particular market value. Compare the cost of grading with recent sales for the same version and grade.

Price guide

2017 Donruss Optic Basketball PSA price guide

The following values are reproduced from the supplied PSA Price Guide information. They represent the listed values for each card and grade, not guaranteed sale prices. The table covers selected cards rather than the complete set or every parallel, and the version named on each row is the version the figure applies to.

PSA Price Guide data · 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball · US dollars

Card	No.	NM-MT 8	MT 9	GEM-MT 10
John Collins (R)	182	$5	$10	$25
Bam Adebayo (R)	187	$5	$10	$35
Bam Adebayo (R) Holo	187	$10	$20	$100
Donovan Mitchell (R)	188	$10	$20	$60+
Donovan Mitchell (R) Holo	188	$45-	$80-	$325-
Donovan Mitchell (R) Shock	188	$15-	$25-	$125
Jayson Tatum (R)	198	$15	$25-	$90+
Jayson Tatum (R) Auto	198	$225+	$475+	$1,300+
Jayson Tatum (R) Holo	198	$60	$130	$480
Jayson Tatum (R) Shock	198	$35	$60	$150
Lonzo Ball (R)	199	$10	$20	$35+
Lonzo Ball (R) Holo	199	$10-	$20-	$85
Lonzo Ball (R) Shock	199	$10	$15-	$75-

Source: PSA Price Guide, 2017 Panini Donruss Optic Basketball (psacard.com/priceguide/basketball-card-values/2017-panini-donruss-optic/3159). Values marked with a plus sign or trailing dash are retained as shown in the supplied guide. Check the current guide and recent completed sales before using these figures to make a purchase or sale decision.

Why 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball belongs on a collector's checklist

With the return of the Rated Rookie logo, a chromium finish and a broad range of parallels, 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball gives collectors several ways to pursue the 2017 rookie class. Jayson Tatum's #198 rookie leads the supplied price guide examples, while Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Lonzo Ball and John Collins provide additional targets.

Whether you're building the base set, chasing a particular parallel or tracking graded rookie values, identifying the exact version is the first step toward making useful comparisons.

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What makes 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball stand out?

Key rookie cards to collect

Jayson Tatum

Donovan Mitchell

Bam Adebayo

Lonzo Ball

John Collins

2017 Donruss Optic Basketball parallels

Base Rated Rookie vs. Holo, Shock and autograph

What affects card value?

Collecting and grading tips

2017 Donruss Optic Basketball PSA price guide

Why 2017 Donruss Optic Basketball belongs on a collector's checklist

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