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Every Pokémon TCG set has standout chase cards, and the Black Bolt and White Flare expansions are no different. These unique split expansions introduce collectors to an exciting array of Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares, with certain cards rapidly rising as the most coveted. Here’s a breakdown of the hottest cards currently sparking excitement among Pokémon collectors.
Want to keep track of all the hottest sports card releases coming your way in 2025? Whether you’re chasing baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, racing, or even wrestling and combat sports cards, this calendar has you covered with the latest release dates and key details.
Pokémon cards continue to be a powerhouse in the hobby world, and the numbers don’t lie—nearly three decades after the first packs were cracked, demand (and prices) are at all-time highs. As of 2025, Pokémon absolutely dominates the graded card scene, with the franchise accounting for 97 of the top 100 most-graded cards at PSA this past June.
Topps has announced its official return as a Premier League trading card licensee, kicking off with the Topps Premier League 2025/26 Trading Cards set.
The world of sports memorabilia was rocked this week after Indiana authorities identified Brett Lemieux, a well-known autograph dealer, as the man found dead during a police raid targeting a counterfeit memorabilia scheme in Westfield. Lemieux, 45, was at the center of an alleged fraud that may have altered the sports collectibles market for years.
Legendary American diver Greg Louganis has set a new record—not in the pool, but at the auction block. Three of Louganis’ Olympic medals sold for a staggering $430,865 at RR Auction, easily eclipsing the original estimates and drawing worldwide attention from collectors and fans of Olympic memorabilia.
Panini Noir Basketball is back for the 2024-25 season, offering collectors one of the most stylish, high-end NBA products around. Known for its cinematic design and emphasis on on-card autographs, Noir 2024-25 blends film, fashion, and basketball with a loaded checklist. If you’re after big hits, premium parallels, and top rookie cards, this set delivers.
Collectors and reality TV fans can rejoice—Netflix is bringing back “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” for a third season. The hit series, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of collectibles and memorabilia auctions, will continue to follow Ken Goldin and his powerhouse auction house as the industry reaches new heights.
A centerpiece of Star Wars history is about to hit the auction block, and collectors are already buzzing. Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in both “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” is being offered for sale by Propstore, one of the leading names in entertainment memorabilia auctions. The rare prop is expected to fetch anywhere from $1 million to $3 million when it crosses the auction stage this September.
