2006 Panini Naruto Rock Lee #105
Rock Lee · Panini · Base Card / Character Card
Player
Rock Lee
Set
Panini Naruto Trading Card Game (Base Set)
Year
2006
Card #
105
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Sub-grades: Centering is 55/45; Corners show slight whitening/softness on the bottom right; Edges have minor silvering; Surface appears clean with minor light scratches visible in high gloss areas.
Category
Base Card / Character Card
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate. There is a consistent niche market for early 2000s anime cards, especially for popular characters like Rock Lee, though market volume is lower than sports cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $75-120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of base character cards from this set typically sell for $3-7 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples of popular characters have sold between $80 and $130 in recent years, though low-grade slabs rarely trade.
Description
A classic 2006 Panini Naruto collectible featuring the fan-favorite Taijutsu specialist, Rock Lee. The card features a dynamic action pose of Lee in his signature green jumpsuit and bandages against a blue energy background. The card is framed by the iconic white Panini border with spiral and dot motifs. The Hidden Leaf Village (Konoha) symbol is featured in a purple orb at the top right.
Key Features
Early licensed Naruto collectible by Panini; High nostalgia value for anime fans; Character-specific card featuring a core protagonist known for the Chunin Exams arc.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness; high-resolution dot matrix print pattern in the character art; proper 'Hidden Leaf' symbol geometry; correct copyright text style on reverse (assumed). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right; slight bottom-heavy centering; minor edge chipping typical of European Panini card stock from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for these cards. Secondary options include specialized TCG Facebook groups or Mercari, which has a strong anime collector base.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10, as the grading cost exceeds the value of a mid-grade raw card. List with keywords like '2006', 'Panini', 'Naruto', and 'Vintage Anime' to maximize visibility.