8 Elite Shaq Cards to Collect
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Shaquille O'Neal is one of the greatest NBA centers of all time and is a central player for basketball card collectors. His unparalleled power and strength made him a joy to watch, but his personality and antics both on and off the court make him a true fan favorite.
From his rookie season with the Orlando Magic to his 3-peat championships with the L.A. Lakers, below are 8 of the greatest Shaq cards ever created.
1992 Stadium Club Beam Team #21
The Beam Team insert is easily one of the best early basketball card inserts and the Shaq Beam Team is exceptional, especially considering its from his rookie season. It’s a fantastic shot of Shaq and its by far his most valuable rookie card.
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The highest record sale on Card Ladder for a Beam Team Shaq card is $20.2K back in February 2021. This card also comes in a Members Only parallel, and a PSA 10 Members Only sold in September 2025 for $20K.
1993-94 Topps Finest Refractor #3
1993-94 Topps Finest were the first cards to feature refractor parallels and the unique design and color scheme are instantly recognizable among collectors. Shaq has two cards in this set, card #3 and card #99, but card #3 (below) is more in demand and more valuable.
The highest selling refractor (#3) was a PSA 10 that sold for $8,400 in January, 2022. However, refractors with slightly lower grades typically sell for under $700. But be careful if you try to buy this card raw online, as refractors are often mislabeled and there isn't the word "refractor" to distinguish refractors from non-refractors.
1993-94 Ultra Scoring Kings #8
Ths Shaquille O'Neal Ultra Scoring Kings card is a must own for serious Shaq collectors. O'Neal was one of only 10 players included in this wildly popular insert, with the iconic lightning bolt ripping through the background.
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The Shaq Scoring Kings card has been seeing a strong uptick in demand, with the two highest selling cards (both PSA 10s) selling in August, 2025 for $3,750 and $3,050.
1996 Skybox Z-Force Big Men On Court #8
Perhaps the most fitting insert for the Big Aristotle is the 1996 Skybox Z-Force Big Men On Court. This rare die-cut card is an absolute classic and would be a terrific addition for any Shaq collector.
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The most recent sale of a PSA 10 was $11.8K, which sold in September, 2025. However, once you down to cards graded 8 or lower your should be able to pick those up for around $400 or less.
1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #50
The 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (PMG) are true grails for basketball card collectors due to their design and limited print run. Numbered to only 100 with just 10 Emerald variants and 90 Rubies, owning any one of these is every collectors dream and the Shaq card would be right at the top of that list.
Due to their popularity and extreme scarcity these cards fetch tens of thousands of dollars. The highest selling Shaq PMG was a BGS 9.0 Ruby that sold on September 26, 2025 for $56.4K!
1998-99 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion Titanium #45
The 1998 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion Titanium cards are another 90s insert that has a very limited print run and sells for thousands. The minimalist design with the Laker's legend stippled profile makes this Shaq insert very unique and the gold background looks incredible with the Laker's gold uniforms .
The highest selling Shaq Molten Metal Fusion Titanium card was a PSA 9 copy that sold for $28.8K in January, 2022. There is also a non-titanium variant numbered to 250 with the exact same design but a silver metallic color in place of gold.
2002-03 Topps Shaq Attack Relics Autograph #SAA5
This card may be the most obscure on the list but it certainly deserves a spot. Numbered to only 34, this Shaq Attack Relic Autograph (#SAA5) has it all: an authentic game-worn jersey, Shaq's on-card autograph, an extremely low print run, and a picture of Shaq kissing his first NBA championship trophy.
There are 5 variants of the Topps Shaq Attack cards but all are very rare with various print runs, but the one above is our favorite. The most recent sale for a SAA5 was the one in the photo above, which sold for $2,520 in August, 2025.
2013-14 Panini Prizm Gold #204
A stunning color match option if you can find one, this Shaq Gold Prizm (/10) is a beautiful parallel from Panini’s second ever Prizm card set. Panini did all the right things going with the HOF center sporting the Laker's "icon edition" gold uniform against the stunning gold backdrop. Despite these being the rarest on this list they're relatively inexpensive.
A BGS 9.5 sold in August 2025 for $6K, which looks like a steal compared to some of these other options.
From rookie inserts to modern gold marvels, these cards capture the dominance and magnetism that make the Big Diesel a larger-than-life hobby legend.
Conor is a life long sports card enthusiast who started collecting in the early ’90s, inspired by hometown heroes like Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Tom Brady, and David Ortiz. Like many ’90s hoops fans, he also started building (and continues to build) a modest Michael Jordan collection.