---
title: "2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey Sidney Crosby #201 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/hockey/2005-upper-deck-hockey-sidney-crosby-201/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey Sidney Crosby #201: price, verified sales and population

> The 2005-06 Upper Deck #201 Sidney Crosby is the English Upper Deck Young Guns rookie card tied to Crosby's NHL debut season. Collectors search for it because it is the flagship base rookie issue for one of the central post-lockout NHL players, while nearby Crosby cards and parallels can be confused with the exact #201 base card.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 21 verified sales of the 2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey Sidney Crosby #201 as of September 27, 2026.
- The Base Young Guns rookie PSA 10 market price is $5,130, the median of 7 verified sales between July 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $5,700 for a Base Young Guns rookie BGS 10 on December 5, 2025 at Fanatics Collect via Collectibles.com.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $7,186,430.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,130 | 7 | $5,225 (2026-09-24) | $5,500 (2026-09-01) | 1,401 |
| Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 9 | — | 1 | $1,429 (2026-07-05) | $1,819 (2026-05-21) | — |
| Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $1,360 (2026-06-11) | $1,400 (2026-05-24) | — |
| Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $915.00 (2026-03-16) | $915.00 (2026-03-16) | — |
| Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 10 | — | 0 | $5,555 (2026-02-21) | $5,700 (2025-12-05) | — |
| Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 9.5 | — | 2 | $2,462 (2026-09-11) | $3,541 (2026-09-06) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,225 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) |
| 2026-09-16 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,045 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) |
| 2026-09-11 | Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 9.5 | $2,462 | not stated | eBay via SportsCardsPro | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/hockey-cards-2005-upper-deck/sidney-crosby-201) |
| 2026-09-11 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,130 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) |
| 2026-09-06 | Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 9.5 | $3,541 | not stated | eBay via SportsCardsPro | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/hockey-cards-2005-upper-deck/sidney-crosby-201) |
| 2026-09-06 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,256 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) |
| 2026-09-01 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $5,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) |
| 2026-08-08 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $4,987 | not stated | eBay via SportsCardsPro | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/hockey-cards-2005-upper-deck/sidney-crosby-201) |
| 2026-07-05 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 9 | $1,429 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666013) |
| 2026-07-05 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $4,050 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666124) |
| 2026-06-17 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $4,450 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666124) |
| 2026-06-11 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 8 | $1,360 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=16889699) |
| 2026-06-11 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 10 | $4,300 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666124) |
| 2026-06-07 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 9 | $1,685 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666013) |
| 2026-06-05 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 8 | $1,364 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=16889699) |
| 2026-05-24 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 8 | $1,400 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=16889699) |
| 2026-05-21 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 9 | $1,819 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18666013) |
| 2026-03-16 | Base Young Guns rookie | PSA 6 | $915.00 | included | Heritage Auctions via SportsCardsPro | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/hockey-cards-2005-upper-deck/sidney-crosby-201) |
| 2026-02-21 | Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 10 | $5,555 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18665970) |
| 2026-02-16 | Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 10 | $5,573 | not stated | eBay via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18665970) |
| 2025-12-05 | Base Young Guns rookie | BGS 10 | $5,700 | not stated | Fanatics Collect via Collectibles.com | [link](https://collectibles.com/hockey-cards/ci-2005-upper-deck-201-yg-rc-sidney-crosby?catalog_item_variation_id=18665970) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base Young Guns rookie**: Card #201 from 2005-06 Upper Deck Series 1, labeled Young Guns and Sidney Crosby; no serial numbering on the base card.
- **High Gloss parallel /10**: Same card number and design family, but identified as High Gloss and serial numbered to 10.
- **Masterpiece Printing Plate 1/1**: Printing plate parallel; each plate is a 1/1 item and should not be compared directly with the base Young Guns card.
- **2011-12 Upper Deck signed buyback**: Upper Deck stated that ten original Crosby Young Guns rookie cards were hard-signed, given matching COA/hologram documentation, and inserted into 2011-12 NHL Upper Deck Series One.

**Identity note:** Seed identity corrected from 'Upper Deck Hockey (2005, English)' to the commonly cataloged set name '2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey.' Card #201 is the Sidney Crosby Young Guns rookie; #242 is a separate Crosby/Corey Perry Young Guns checklist card.

## Why this card matters

[verified] PSA describes the 2005 Upper Deck hockey set as a post-lockout release that combined two years of rookie-card demand, with Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin as the keys. NHL.com records Crosby as the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NHL Draft and later the youngest captain to win the Stanley Cup. The card matters because it is Crosby's flagship Upper Deck Young Guns rookie, not because every Crosby rookie or every Young Guns card shares the same market.

## Identifying the exact version

[verified] The exact card is 2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey #201, Sidney Crosby, marked as a Young Guns rookie in Series 1. Cardboard Connection lists Series 1 as #1-242 and identifies #201 as 'Sidney Crosby YG RC'; the same checklist separately lists #242 as a Sidney Crosby/Corey Perry Young Guns checklist. PSA cert pages for #201 identify the brand/title as 2005 Upper Deck, subject Sidney Crosby, card number 201, category hockey cards. Keep the base, High Gloss /10, printing plate, and signed buyback versions separate.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

[analysis] The strongest observed split in this batch is grade and variant specificity. The opened PSA cert page shows recent PSA 10 base Young Guns sales between $5,045.00 and $5,500.00 from September 1-24, 2026. That does not price PSA 9, BGS 9.5, raw, High Gloss /10, printing plates, or signed buybacks. For this card, the comp procedure should separate grader, grade, autograph treatment, serial numbering, and whether a sale was auction or best offer before using it as evidence.

## Authenticity checks

[verified] Authenticity checks should compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Start by matching the physical card to the exact Upper Deck #201 design, then confirm the slab details against PSA's cert page if graded. For the 2011-12 signed buyback, Upper Deck said the matching COA and hologram should accompany the card. A valid cert lookup is useful but not final proof of the physical item, so inspect front, back, holder, label, seller photos, and provenance together.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All 2005-06 Crosby rookies can be priced together. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports separating #201 Young Guns from SP Authentic autographs, checklist cards, High Gloss parallels, printing plates, and signed buybacks before using a sale as a comp.
- **Myth:** A PSA 10 sale tells you the value of a raw copy. **What the evidence says:** The pricing chapter requires separate raw and graded comps; a graded PSA 10 sale reflects a specific grader and grade, not an ungraded condition category.
- **Myth:** The 2011-12 signed buyback is just the same base card price plus an autograph. **What the evidence says:** Upper Deck described ten signed original rookie cards with matching COA/hologram documentation inserted in a later product, so it is a new treatment that needs its own comps.
- **Myth:** A valid cert number alone authenticates the slab in a listing. **What the evidence says:** The grading and authenticity chapters warn that copied cert numbers exist; the physical holder, card, label, images, and transaction context still need review.

## FAQ

### Is the 2005 Upper Deck #201 Sidney Crosby a Young Guns rookie card?

Yes; Cardboard Connection lists #201 as 'Sidney Crosby YG RC' in Series 1, and PSA cert pages identify the card as 2005 Upper Deck #201 Sidney Crosby.

### How much is a PSA 10 2005 Upper Deck Sidney Crosby #201 worth?

The opened PSA cert page shows recent PSA 10 sales from $5,045.00 to $5,500.00 between 2026-09-01 and 2026-09-24, all for the base #201 card.

### How many PSA 10 copies of the Crosby #201 exist?

PSA listed a PSA 10 population of 1,401 for 2005 Upper Deck #201 Sidney Crosby on the opened cert page, recorded here as accessed 2026-09-26.

### How do I tell #201 from the Crosby checklist card?

#201 is the solo Sidney Crosby Young Guns rookie, while #242 is listed separately as the Sidney Crosby/Corey Perry Young Guns checklist.

### Is the High Gloss version the same as the base Young Guns?

No; the High Gloss parallel is a separate version numbered to 10, while the base #201 Young Guns card is not recorded as serial numbered in the cited checklist.

### Are the 2011-12 signed Crosby Young Guns buybacks part of the same supply as base #201?

No; Upper Deck described ten signed original Young Guns rookie cards inserted into 2011-12 NHL Upper Deck Series One as a separate signed buyback treatment.

## Sources

1. [Cert Verification 26585781: 2005 Upper Deck #201 Sidney Crosby](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/26585781/psa) (PSA)
2. [Hockey Cards - 2005 Upper Deck](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/hockey-cards/2005-upper-deck/922) (PSA CardFacts)
3. [2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey Checklist, Set Info, Boxes, Reviews](https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2005-06-upper-deck-hockey-cards) (Cardboard Connection)
4. [Brag Photo: Sidney Crosby Buyback Autograph Cards Included in 2011-12 NHL Upper Deck Series One](https://upperdeck.com/brag-photo-sidney-crosby-buyback-autograph-cards-included-in-2011-12-nhl-upper-deck-series-one/) (Upper Deck)
5. [July 30: Crosby taken No. 1 by Penguins in 2005 NHL Draft](https://www.nhl.com/news/this-date-in-nhl-history-july-30-281225466) (NHL.com)
6. [PSA Cert Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 2005-06 Upper Deck Hockey Sidney Crosby #201. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/hockey/2005-upper-deck-hockey-sidney-crosby-201/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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