The Wire · 189 stories
Curated headlines from across the hobby — auction results, release announcements, grading pop reports — each with our take on why it matters. In-house guides and analysis live under Guides.
The headline reports that LeBron James card values increased and that grading volume reached another record in a July sports card recap.
The headline reports that Pokémon cards outperformed Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in 2026. It also says collectibles are moving onchain.
The headline reports on five NFL players drawing attention during training camps and connects that attention to their card markets.
Yahoo Sports reports that the WNBA's recent culture war is affecting the card market for Sophie Cunningham. The headline frames the issue around how controversy and collecting intersect in sports cards.
The headline reports a 2026 sports card release calendar covering upcoming Topps, Panini, and Upper Deck dates.
The headline points to a Yahoo Finance Australia page for Hasbro, Inc. covering its stock price, news, quote, and history.
The headline reports that industry leaders shared observations about what is working in the sports collectibles market.
July card grading reportedly reached another record, with Beckett and CGC continuing to surge.
Trading card games are reported as driving strong growth for Asmodee and Hasbro.
The headline reports that a Taiwan Pokémon card shop has disappeared in connection with a 13B fraud. It does not specify the currency, affected parties, or whether collectors, suppliers, or investors were directly exposed.
SNKRDUNK published a price guide and chase card analysis for the Japanese Storm Emeralda Raikou ex SAR in the Pokémon TCG category.
The headline reports a price guide and chase card analysis for the Mega Rayquaza ex SAR from the Japanese Pokémon TCG set Storm Emeralda.
Beckett published its Sports Cards Hot/Cold List for the week of August 3, 2026. The headline indicates a weekly ranking or assessment of sports cards gaining or losing market attention.
Sports Illustrated reports that Ohtani's Dual Logoman card sold for $11 million and topped a list of major sports card sales. The headline says the sale reset the record book for the category.
The headline reports that baseball cards are worth more than ever and that kids are making substantial money from them.
Yahoo Sports reports on “Sports Cards Nonsense” at The National on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The headline does not specify what happened beyond tying the item to sports cards and The National.
Beckett reports that five extremely valuable One Piece cards were on the floor at The National.
SNKRDUNK reports a ranking of the top 10 most expensive Shanks cards in the ONE PIECE TCG. The headline frames these cards as high-end collectibles within that character segment.
The headline reports that the Palworld card game is officially facing a problem described as similar to one affecting Pokémon. It does not specify what the problem is.
The headline reports that Palworld TCG cards are selling for up to $4,000 one day after launch, with resellers dominating the early market as Pocketpair’s tabletop game draws comparisons to Pokemon.