Q2 2025 brought a summer surge across multiple segments.
The Pokemon Effect
Prismatic Evolutions became one of the best-selling modern sets, with Special Art Rares appreciating 30-50% within weeks. The broader Pokemon index rose 18%.
Sports Cards: Draft Season Rally
NFL and NBA Draft seasons drove rookie card speculation. First-round picks saw prospect cards spike 200-400% around draft night.
Grading Backlogs
PSA turnaround times decreased to 30 business days for standard tier — the fastest since pre-2020.
Looking Ahead to Q3
Watch for football season to drive NFL card prices, holiday demand to boost Pokemon sealed product, and continued appreciation of vintage cards.