Welcome to The Athletic Collectibles Staff’s 2025 Sports Card Power Rankings! Here we spotlight a mix of the most notable, eye-catching and downright fun sports cards released so far in 2025. Our ...

In the last 12 months, the sports card index values from all four major sports have fallen according to pricing data taken from CardLadder.com. What does this data say about the overall health of the ...

Sports cards have gained popularity as an alternative investment, with some rare cards appreciating significantly in value. However, investing in sports cards comes with risks and requires knowledge ...

Why do people collect sports cards or Pokémon cards? This question opens a deeper look into human behavior: why do people collect anything at all? Sigmund Freud theorized that the urge to collect ...

Grading sports cards in 2026 now requires stricter ROI calculations as PSA fees and break-even thresholds continue rising. In April 2026, the sports card market has reached a critical crossroads. PSA ...