2005-06 Upper Deck MVP Sidney Crosby #393 (RC)
Sidney Crosby — 2005-06 Upper Deck MVP #393 RC (MVP Rookies) — is one of the most recognizable and attainable rookie cards from the most consequential season in modern hockey card history. 2005-06 was the year Upper Deck secured its NHL exclusive, making every card produced that season a true piece of a closed chapter in the hobby.
This card lives in the MVP Rookies subset and features a facsimile signature — a detail that gives it a personal feel that connects collectors directly to Crosby's debut year with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The rookies in this product are moderate short prints, seeded 1:2 packs, giving the base RC a layer of scarcity relative to the regular checklist.
- Set: 2005-06 Upper Deck MVP — MVP Rookies subset, card #393
- Player: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins — the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft
- Rookie Card: Yes — officially designated RC
- Notable parallels in this set: Gold /100 and Platinum /25
- PSA 9 comps: Recent sales in the $68–$80 range; raw copies recently trading around $60+
- PSA 9 pop count: 180 — graded examples are genuinely tracked and liquid
Crosby's rookie class is the most collected in NHL history, and the MVP RC remains one of the most searched and traded entries in his entire rookie portfolio. Whether you're filling a Crosby RC rainbow, building a 2005-06 master set, or picking up a key Sidney Crosby rookie card at an accessible price point, this is a card with a real market, real comps, and a player whose legacy is already Hall-of-Fame locked.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
