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April is a lighter month for Pokemon TCG with just two releases on April 24: the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle and Mega Meganium ex, Emboar ex, and Feraligatr ex boxes.
Read More →PSA holds 67% of the grading market and now owns BGS and SGC. Meanwhile, TCG submissions have surpassed sports cards, and the PSA premium over CGC is shrinking fast.
Read More →Magic: The Gathering returns to Strixhaven University on April 24. Prerelease events start April 17, and the beloved Mystical Archive bonus sheet is confirmed to return.
Read More →The April 10 rotation removes G regulation mark cards from Standard, including Gardevoir ex and Iono. Mega Lucario ex with 340 HP is poised to dominate the new meta.
Read More →Fanatics-owned Topps is back in the NFL trading card game for the first time since 2016. The 2025 Topps Chrome Football set drops April 15 with one-of-one rookie patch autos and br…
Read More →The sports card market has topped 13 billion dollars in 2026 with projections to double by 2034. Fanatics consolidation, booming card shows, and new digital platforms are driving g…
Read More →PSA has raised grading prices again in 2026, with costs now ranging from $32.99 to $299 per card. We break down when PSA is worth it and when alternatives like BGS or CGC make more…
Read More →Magic: The Gathering returns to Strixhaven University on April 24 with the Secrets of Strixhaven set. The fan-favorite Mystical Archive bonus sheet is confirmed to return.
Read More →The Pokemon TCG Standard format rotation hits on April 10, removing all G regulation mark cards from competitive play. Gardevoir ex, Iono, and Counter Catcher are among the biggest…
Read More →Pre-orders for 2025 Topps Chrome Football opened today, marking the first major Topps NFL release in over a decade. Hobby boxes retail at $360 with an April 15 release date.
Read More →Factory errors and misprints can turn ordinary Pokémon cards into extraordinary collectibles. From off-center cuts to missing stamps and wrong backs, here's what to look for and w…
Read More →Every spring, sports card collectors ask the same question: who are this year's breakout prospects? In 2026, the answer is becoming clearer by the week. With MLB Spring Training in…
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