Caitlin Clark

Her first collectible of any kind, a perforated sheet card from a November 2021 Sports Illustrated for Kids issue, seven months before her first licensed Bowman card. An oddball but genuine first, predating the NIL-era trading card boom entirely.

Her first mainstream licensed trading card, from the debut season of Bowman University Chrome, the first product to carry college athlete cards after 2021 NIL rule changes. She was absent from the prior year's release, making this her true rookie.

Her first rookie patch autograph, an on-card signature paired with a jersey swatch from 2024 Panini Origins WNBA, numbered to 25. Origins released in October 2024, months ahead of the Rookie Royalty WNBA release, making this the true first RPA of her career.

Her premium rookie patch autograph, from 2024 Panini Rookie Royalty WNBA, a special instant-release set that combined twelve WNBA rookies across Kaboom, Downtown, autograph, and patch-auto cards pulled from Immaculate, National Treasures, and Flawless. This is the National Treasures patch auto from that release; a 1-of-1 Flawless Platinum version sold for $660,000, the record for any women's sports card.

Her first certified autograph, a base autograph parallel of her Bowman Chrome rookie. The 1-of-1 Superfractor version of this same autograph sold for $78,000, a record at the time for a women's basketball card.

Her first serial-numbered card, a parallel of her Bowman Chrome rookie. Part of a deep parallel ladder that climbs through RayWave, Green, and Gold to the record-setting Superfractor.

Her first true pro card, the traditional pack-issued rookie from Panini Origins WNBA, the set that launched WNBA trading cards into their modern era. Released ahead of Select and Prizm, this is the earliest mainstream Caitlin Clark card as a pro.

Her flagship WNBA rookie card, base #22 in Panini Prizm WNBA, the same brand that anchors NBA and NFL rookie collecting. Panini holds the exclusive WNBA trading card license, making this her recognized official rookie.

Her Panini Select WNBA rookie card, the concourse-level chase in a brand known for its tiered base checklist and heavy die-cut inserts.

Her first print-on-demand card, issued the night she was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in April 2024. Numbered to 45,316, the total ordered during its sales window.

The on-demand card marking her becoming college basketball's all-time leading scorer, men's or women's, in her final Iowa season. The signature college milestone card of her career, numbered to roughly 51,861.