Joaqin Valencerina

Joined: Jan 26, 2026

Joaqin is a journalist with a strong passion for the Hobby. He has published work for HLTV.org, Rappler.com, and DLSU Sports. A decade-long Pokémon TCG collector, he recently shifted into sports cards to collect Lakers, Dodgers and Chargers players with growing PCs of Shohei Ohtani and Justin Herbert.

Apr 30, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the first half of the game against the Dallas Wings at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The most expensive Charizard card of all time went for half a million dollars.

Batman and triple auto card from Upper Deck's Batman: The Animated Series set

Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center.

Mar 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

These players won't just make a splash in the history books with strong playoff runs, but in the collectibles space as well, with plenty of approachable cards worth adding to any collection

This Pikachu Illustrator is one of two that sold in March 2026

Two iconic characters from the Pokémon franchise just created more history with record TCG sales.

Gold Star cards were the absolute peak of 2000s collecting

The 2000s was a growing decade for the Pokémon TCG, and these are the cards that defined it.

Apr 3, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) singles during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

There was no shortage of high-end cards hitting the market in March, with the spotlight mostly going towards baseball and Pokémon.

Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) smiles during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant was playing in the final game of his NBA career. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

More vintage Kobe Bryant cards for your collection are available with a slightly higher budget.

The most expensive Charizard card of all time sold in March 2026

The two most collected characters of all time in the Pokémon TCG are once again at the top of the sales ladder. World Record Charizard Headlines Top Pokémon Card Sales of March 2026.

Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (12) is introduced before the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The chase cards of 2025 Topps Dynasty F1 have sold for prices rivaling 2020 Topps Chrome, a first in the Hobby.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

The biggest sales of NBA cards from the past decade have all fetched top dollar prices.

Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) looks on after the Lakers defeat of the Utah Jazz 101-96 at Staples Center in Bryant's final game of his career. Bryant scored 60 points in the game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The budget might not seem like much, but it's enough to score some quality Kobe Bryant cards for a new collection.

Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the eleventh inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

As one of the most valuable pitchers in the world, is it still a safe bet to invest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto cards?

Jun 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while guarded by Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The former #1 overall pick occupies four of the top five spots in WNBA card sales for 2026 so far

Mar 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is introduced before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Wemby is one of the biggest names in basketball, and his rookie cards also carry a lot of weight in the community.

Joaqin Valencerina

Joined: Jan 26, 2026

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