Over 26 Million Cards Graded in 2025: How the Collectibles Market Exploded
The collectibles hobby hit an unprecedented milestone in 2025. According to data from GemRate, more than 26.8 million trading cards were graded across major grading companies, marking a massive 32% year-over-year increase. From Pokémon and sports cards to comics and sneakers, demand surged across the hobby—but trading cards remained the undeniable powerhouse. This explosive growth…
