This is the 2022-23 Panini Impeccable Basketball base card #16 Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks), serial-numbered 071/120. This set (released May 2023) is a high-end product known for premium on-card autographs, low-numbered parallels, memorabilia, and elegant designs with thick stock, foil accents, and artistic backgrounds (here, a blue/marbleized watercolor-style pattern with the Mavs logo integrated). The front features Luka in action (dribbling/driving in blue Mavs jersey), framed by holographic/iridescent foil borders that shift rainbow colors under light.
The back has a paint-splatter design, a fun write-up about his 41-12-12 triple-double vs. Golden State on Nov. 29, 2022, and career stats.The /120 serial (stamped in foil at the bottom-right corner) identifies this as the base parallel (often called “Base” or “White Border” in checklists, though with foil framing). Base cards in Impeccable are limited to /99 or /120 in some cases, but comps and checklists confirm /120 exists for this Luka base (rarer than standard base but not a colored parallel like Holo Silver /20, Gold /49, Holo Gold /10, or Platinum 1/1). It’s a mid-tier chase from the set’s base set (typically /99 for many, but Luka often has slight variations/pop adjustments in high-end Panini releases).

Crescent Vale Scores

Centering: The centering for this card is a 9.5.
Edges: The subgrade for this card is 9.
Corners: The corners were near perfect and has a subgrade of 9.5.
Surface: There was no detectable errors and received a 10 grade.

Overall Self-Graded Score: 9.5 Mint+

Grok AI Scores

  • Centering: Front and back appear very strong (close to 50/50 or slight 55/45 favor; foil borders are even, no obvious tilt in full or close-up shots). 9.0–9.5 (excellent—high-end sets like Impeccable demand tight centering).
  • Corners: All four corners are sharp and clean in main views. Close-ups show minimal to no whitening, blunting, or dings—crisp points with intact foil edging. 9.0–9.5 (very strong; thick premium stock holds up well here).
  • Edges: Edges are smooth with vibrant holographic shine intact. No visible chipping, roughness, or layer separation on the foil borders (common flaw on numbered parallels). Minor potential micro-imperfections under extreme angle, but nothing evident. 9.0 (excellent).
  • Surface: The card has strong gloss and foil pop (rainbow shifts nicely). The textured/marble background shows no major scratches, scuffs, dimples, or print lines in angled lighting. Serial number foil is crisp and fully embossed without bubbling. Very light handling texture possible (typical on white stock), but overall pristine—no haze, stains, or defects. 9.0–9.5 (high-end; these cards grade harshly on surface due to foil sensitivity, but this looks clean).

Grok AI Overall Grade Assessment: 9.5-10 Gem Mint

This is a premium, fresh-looking raw example with excellent eye appeal, strong foil effects, and clean presentation. Minimal flaws across sub-grades—ideal for high-grade submission.

  • PSA Grade: 9.5 GEM MINT (very likely; corners/surface/centering all align with 9.5 standards for modern Panini numbered cards—foil borders and white stock often push to 9.5 when sharp like this. PSA 10s are possible but rare due to strict surface checks).
  • BGS Grade Equivalent: Likely 9.5 or 10 overall (sub-grades like Centering 9.5, Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, Surface 9–9.5—BGS premiums these on-card numbered parallels when clean).

Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.