Warriors guard Jordan Poole finished fourth in the NBA’s Most Improved Player voting, despite his recent numbers making a huge leap compared to 2020-21. (Ja Morant took the top spot with 221 points.)

Regardless, Poole has had a breakout 2021-22 NBA season, and looks to be a solid investment option for basketball card collectors heading into the playoffs. 

We’ve put together this list with 10 of the very best Jordan Poole rookie cards, containing a number of options which will make a serious dent in your wallet. 

The Best Jordan Poole Rookie Cards

Jordan Poole rookie cards were released during the 2019-20 season, with the player included in a number of major sets after he was drafted 28th overall in the first round by the Golden State Warriors.

10. 2019-20 Panini One And One Jordan Poole RC /99 #116 (eBay)

2019-20 Panini One and One Basketball is where you’ll find the first rare Jordan Poole RC to make the list. It features a black and chrome trim, along with an action shot that sees the ball poking out of the border on the right. 

Despite being released as part of the One and One base set, it’s limited to just 99 copies, along with six further parallels. 

• Parallels: Blue #/25, Purple #/20, Red #/15, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1

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9. 2019-20 Noir Basketball In Focus Jordan Poole RC /99 #IF-JPO (eBay)

2019-20 Panini Noir Basketball is a premium set that includes a number of Poole RCs, but we’re most interested in the In Focus Signatures subset. 

The crisp design is complemented by an on-card auto, alongside a print run of just 99 copies. You’ll find an image of Poole in a circled image in the middle, in a design that looks a bit like a camera lens. 

• Parallels: Holo Gold #/5

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8. 2019-20 Select Courtside Jordan Poole RC #229 (eBay)

2019-20 Select follows the traditional three-tiered base lineup that includes Concourse, Premier Level and Courtside subsets.

Courtside is the rarest of the trio, and they all come with a wide variety of Prizm parallels. It’s where you’ll find a popular Poole RC that features a simple action shot of him dribbling along the court.

• Prizms: Silver, Zebra, Tie-Dye #/25, Neon Orange Pulsar FOTL #/13, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1
• Disco Prizms: Base Disco, Red #/49, Blue #/25, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1
• Wave Prizms: Red, Gold, Lucky Envelopes #/8

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7. 2019-20 Panini Opulence Rookie Patch Autographs Jordan Poole /99 #RPA-JPL (eBay)

The Rookie Patch Autographs Booklet found in 2019-20 Panini Opulence is where we’re heading next. The Opulence name denotes the fact that it’s a high-end set. A gold booklet design helps it to stand out from a packed crowd of RCs.

You’ll find a massive patch on the right side of the booklet, and an on-card auto underneath an image of Poole on the left.

• Parallels: Nameplate #/15, FOTL #/13, Brand Logo #/5, Sponsor Logo #/5, FOTL Gold Proof #/3

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6. 2019-20 Panini Prizm Jordan Poole RC #272 (eBay) 

2019-20 Panini Prizm is a popular flagship release that measures up to many of the high-end sets featuring Poole during his rookie season. It features a great action shot of the player as he soars through the air. Parallels reflect the border colour/design. 

A variety of parallels ensure that there’s an option to suit almost every budget, including rare serial numbered copies. 

• Prizms: Silver, Green, Hyper, Red/White/Blue, White Sparkle, Red #/299, Blue #/199, Purple #/75, Orange #/49, Mojo #/25, Gold #/10, Black Gold #/5, Black 1/1
• Choice: Blue/Yellow/Green, Tiger Stripe, Red #/88, Green #/8, Nebula 1/1
• Fast Break: Base, Blue #/175, Red #/125, Purple #/75, Pink #/50, Bronze #/20, Neon Green #/5
• Ice: Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Purple #/149, Blue #/99
• Pulsar: Pink #/42, Purple #/35, Green #/25
• Wave: Purple, Ruby
• FOTL Shimmer: Blue, Green #/25, Gold #/10, Black 1/1

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5. 2019-20 Donruss Optic Jordan Poole RC #169 (eBay)

2019-20 Donruss Optic Basketball gives cards a sleek chromium finish, and features a Poole Rated Rookie which has proven to be one of the more popular mid-tier options. 

A clear step up can be found with the autographed version, which also happens to share the same card number (#169). It features an image of Poole looking straight into the camera, wearing a blue Warriors jersey rather than the white seen above. 

• Parallels: Holo, Checkerboard, Hyper Pink, Purple, Purple Shock, White Sparkle (Rewards), Orange #/199, Lime Green #/149, Red #/99, Blue #/59, Purple Stars FOTL #/29, Pink #/25, Gold #/10, Lucky Envelopes #/8, Green #/5, Black 1/1, Gold Vinyl 1/1
• Choice: Base (RR only), Dragon, Red/Green, Red #/88, Black Gold #/8, Nebula 1/1
• Fast Break: Holo, Purple #/95, Red #/85, Blue #/50, Pink #/20, Gold #/10, Black 1/1
• Velocity: Blue, Pink #/79, Black #/39
• Wave: Red, Gold
• Box Set: Base, Green Wave 
• Premium Box Set: Base #/249

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4. 2019-20 Panini Contenders Jordan Poole RC #101 (eBay)

Panini Contenders is always a great place to look for early options, with the ever popular Rookie Ticket subset containing some of the most valuable Poole RCs on the market. 

History dictates that Cracked Ice parallels are likely to be some of the most valuable in the long-term, so we’d keep an eye on prices in the meantime. 

• Ticket Parallels: Playoff #/99, The Finals #/49, Cracked Ice #/25, Championship 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1
• Premium Ticket Parallels: Base, Green Shimmer, Blue Shimmer FOTL #/20, Gold #/10, Gold Vinyl 1/1

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3. 2019-20 Panini Prizm Jordan Poole RC #20 (eBay)

The second card contained in 2019-20 Panini Prizm to make the list, this time we’re focusing on the Rookie Signatures subset. It has a stickered auto, and features a close-up shot of Poole. 

The popularity of the set and the signature make it a worthy addition to any collection. 

• Prizms: Silver, Mojo #/25, Gold #/10, Black 1/1, White Sparkle 1/1
• Choice: Base, Green #/8
• FOTL Shimmer: Blue, Green #/25, Gold #/10, Black 1/1

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2. 2019-20 Panini Contenders Ticket Variation Jordan Poole RC #101 (eBay)

A variation of the card seen in the fourth spot on this list, it’s time for another Jordan Poole Rookie Ticket appearance. 

The variation has the same ticket parallels as the base version, along with exceptionally high values for graded copies. It’s a real contender if you’re on the market for the best ever Poole RCs. 

• Ticket Parallels: Playoff #/99, The Finals #/49, Cracked Ice #/25, Championship 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1
• Premium Ticket Parallels: Base, Green Shimmer, Blue Shimmer FOTL #/20, Gold #/10, Gold Vinyl 1/1

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1. 2019-20 National Treasures Jordan Poole RC #119 (eBay)

You’ll struggle to find a Poole card more valuable than his National Treasures RPA. It has to be seen as the best option overall if you’re looking for a potential long-term hold.

We’re looking at the Horizontal version, which comes with a large patch, an on-card auto, and a base version with only 75 copies. A sole Bronze parallel was also produced, limited to 49.

The vertical RPA is cheaper, but is still a high-end card.

• Parallels: Bronze #/49

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Jordan Poole Rookie Cards: Buyers Guide 

What do we think of the current state of the Jordan Poole RC market, especially in a time in which they’re receiving more attention than ever before?

Jordan Poole rookie cards are some of the hottest in the hobby right now. If we could only pick one from the options above, it would have to be his horizontal 2019-20 National Treasures RPA. It offers the perfect mix of rarity and strong branding.

Jordan Poole Rookie Cards: Buying/Selling Advice

Poole was overlooked when he was first selected by the Warriors, to the point in which former CBS Sports writer Reid Forgrave, called him “maybe the worst pick in the draft so far.”

The player has clearly proved the doubters wrong this year, and could yet own an NBA ring when all is said and done.

If he keeps up his form into 2022-23 and beyond, the current prices seen for his best RCs are likely to be a drop in the ocean.