Blake Griffin Rookie Card Guide: 2009-10 Topps Chrome and the Lob City PC

Blake Griffin was a six-time All-Star and the iconic Lob City face — a high-flying power forward whose 2009-10 RC class is shared with Stephen Curry and James Harden.

Here's the 2026 Griffin playbook.

Quick answer

Griffin's flagship RC is the 2009-10 Topps Chrome #84. PSA 10s in the $80–$200 range. The 2009-10 Topps Chrome Refractor is the chase parallel.

Tier 1: Lob City RCs that matter

2009-10 Topps Chrome #84

The flagship base RC.

2009-10 Topps Chrome Refractor #84

The chase parallel.

2009-10 National Treasures RPA /99

The trophy.

2009-10 SP Authentic Auto

The accessible auto anchor.

Tier 2: Strong supporting cards

• 2009-10 Topps #316 (paper version).
• 2012-13 Panini Prizm Griffin — first-year Prizm.
• 2009-10 Panini Threads Griffin — accessible auto class.

Centering reality

Standard Topps Chrome challenges. The 9 → 10 spread on the Refractor is 3–4x.

Grading priorities

PSA dominates. BGS 9.5s exist. SGC has presence.

What to chase in 2026

Griffin PC build:

1. 2009-10 Topps Chrome #84 PSA 10 as anchor.
2. Topps Chrome Refractor PSA 10 as chase.

Time horizons

Griffin is a six-time All-Star with HOF case dependent on advanced metrics. Speculative long-term hold.

How AI pre-grading helps

The 2009-10 Topps Chrome class requires pre-grading. AI screens centering and surface before submission.

CardSense AI supports the 2009-10 NBA RC class with PSA / BGS / SGC live comps.

FAQ

Is Griffin a buy? Speculative. Six-time All-Star but injury history limits HOF probability.

Are Griffin Refractors a buy? Yes at the right price — Refractor scarcity is structural.

Related guides

• Stephen Curry rookie card guide
• James Harden rookie card guide
• Topps Chrome set guide

The bottom line

Griffin's 2009-10 Topps Chrome #84 is the flagship. Anchor on PSA 10, target the Refractor for the chase.

Last updated: April 22, 2026.