Collection: Washington Mystics Basketball Cards

The Washington Mystics, founded in 1998, rose from early struggles to WNBA champions in 2019, building a legacy around star players, loyal fans, and steady organizational growth. The franchise’s early years featured stars like Chamique Holdsclaw, the 1999 first-overall pick and three-time All-Star, and guard Alana Beard, the 2006 Defensive Player of the Year, who carried Washington to its first playoff appearances. The Mystics reached a new level after acquiring forward Elena Delle Donne in 2017, with the former MVP leading Washington to the 2018 WNBA Finals before capturing the 2019 championship alongside Emma Meesseman, the Finals MVP, Kristi Toliver, and coach Mike Thibault, the league’s all-time winningest coach. Delle Donne’s versatility, outside shooting, and leadership made her one of the league’s premier players, while Meesseman’s scoring and Natasha Cloud’s defense anchored the title run. Recent seasons have focused on rebuilding around Delle Donne, Cloud, and young talents like Shakira Austin while overcoming injuries that have limited championship contention since 2019. With a loyal fan base at the Entertainment and Sports Arena and a history blending MVP talent, playoff breakthroughs, and a championship core, Washington continues to chase a return to WNBA Finals contention in the post-Delle Donne era.