The Pelicans have a short but genuinely interesting history for collectors. The franchise arrived in New Orleans in 2002 as the Hornets, became the Pelicans in 2013, and has since been anchored by a handful of players worth tracking, especially Zion Williamson, whose early cards already carry real collector attention. If you are hunting for Pelicans memorabilia with some substance to it, here is what is worth your time.
Zion Williamson 8-Card Plaque
Zion was the most anticipated draft pick in years, and his cards from the Donruss, Hoops, and Fleer sets hold up well as display pieces. This 12x15 premium plaque brings together eight of those cards in a single framed display, the kind of thing that looks right in a fan cave rather than a box in a closet. Cards from the 2024 and 2025 sets are included, so this bridges his early seasons through more recent releases. Ships fast.
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2024-25 NBA Hoops Factory Sealed Team Set
If you want a complete snapshot of the current Pelicans roster in one package, the factory sealed Hoops team set is the cleanest way to get there. Every card comes straight from the factory, never touched, which matters if you are building a collection or giving this as a gift. Zion is in there alongside the rest of the squad, and Hoops has been the go-to affordable Panini set for decades. Good value at a low entry point.
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20-Card Multiyear Team Pack
This one is underrated for anyone who wants variety across seasons rather than a single-year snapshot. Twenty cards pulled from multiple Topps and Panini releases, covering 2024 through 2026, so you get a real cross-section of the Pelicans roster as it evolved. Good for filling gaps in a binder or just having a solid pile of legitimate licensed cards on hand. At nine dollars it is an easy pickup.
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Pelicans collecting is still early days compared to storied franchises, which is part of what makes it interesting. Zion's cards are the center of gravity right now, and the team sets give you a way to track the full roster across seasons without spending a lot. Worth grabbing while prices are reasonable.
For more options, browse our full New Orleans Pelicans gift guide or the New Orleans Pelicans cards & plaques collection.