Tracking the Most Valuable Non-Sport Cards Ever Sold – UPDATED

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The 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 Superfractor #1 Mickey Mouse card sold for $500,000 on October 30, 2024, through a fixed-price listing on the Alt marketplace. The card is a PSA 9-graded 1/1. This sale shattered the previous Disney card record of $40,383, which was held by a 1931 vintage Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse PSA 9 card. Released in the UK in January 2023 to celebrate Disney’s centennial, the card features the distinctive shimmering gold swirl of the Superfractor design. The success of Topps Chrome and the Disney Lorcana trading card game has helped establish Disney as a new significant player in the trading card market.

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This is not fake news. The 2012 Leaf Pop Century Signatures Gold Donald J. Trump 1-of-1 autograph card sold for $500,000 via Fanatics Collect in January 2026. Beckett Grading Services graded the card, awarding it an overall grade of Mint BGS 9, with the autograph also receiving a 9. Leaf Pop Century is a celebrity card series from Leaf Trading Cards featuring authentic autographs and memorabilia from notable figures across film, music, sports, and politics. This sale demonstrates how the current political climate has influenced the collectibles market, with Trump-related items experiencing unusual market dynamics due to his status as a polarizing public figure.

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The 1977 Topps Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker is considered the flagship Star Wars trading card and a centerpiece for non-sport collectors. In October 2025, a Gem Mint PSA 10 copy sold for $268,400 through Heritage Auctions, shattering the previous record of $78,000 from just a couple of years earlier. This card is the first in the original 1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 release and is treated as Luke Skywalker’s “first appearance” or “rookie” card. The design’s blue borders are highly prone to chipping and edge wear, making mint examples extremely difficult to preserve. Out of more than 4,600 graded copies, only 9 have achieved a PSA Gem Mint 10. This record price has been widely cited as evidence that iconic non-sports properties can command values comparable to major sports grails.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The 1940 Gum Inc. Superman complete PSA graded set of 72 cards sold for $195,200 in December 2025. The set ranks #4 on the PSA Set Registry with an average grade of 6.5, highlighted by a strong PSA 6 for card #1. Released just two years after Superman’s comic book debut, this 72-card series holds the distinction of being the first Superman trading card set and one of the earliest superhero card issues ever produced. Collectors particularly prize card #1 (“Superman”), card #72 (“Superman vs. Torpedo”), and the high-number cards (#49–72), all of which are scarce and valuable in high grade — making this a truly landmark non-sports issue.

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A rare 2013 Marvel Fleer Retro Precious Metal Gems (PMG) Green Spider-Man card sold for $168,000 at Goldin Auctions. Graded BGS 9, this green parallel is extremely scarce with only 10 numbered copies produced. The high grade is exceptional given the vibrant delicate PMG foil stock, making this potentially the finest known example. Spider-Man’s iconic appeal drives the card’s value. The set was limited to 4,200 hobby boxes, each guaranteeing one PMG insert. This sale represents one of the highest prices for modern Marvel cards. The sale occurred during a late-pandemic boom phase for Marvel PMGs, when prices neared their peak. DJ and entrepreneur Steve Aoki’s high-profile Marvel PMG purchases during this period helped shape the Marvel PMG and broader Marvel market.

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This complete 96-card set of 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse Type II (second printing) was ranked #2 among the finest sets on the PSA Set Registry with an average grade of 8.271 when it sold for $152,500 in late January 2026. The most sought-after cards in the set include #1 (the first card), #21 (depicting Walt Disney drawing Mickey), #92 (Mickey and Walt Disney), and the high numbers (#81–96), particularly cards #81 (Mickey playing hockey), #82, #83, and #96 (the last card). Produced by Gum, Inc. in Philadelphia and originally sold with bubble gum, each card features bright, cheerful scenes with Mickey and beloved Disney characters. Card backs include jokes, trivia questions, and Mickey Mouse album advertising. Complete sets are rare today, believed to have been produced in smaller quantities than many contemporary baseball cards. Every card in this set was been PSA-graded, with the majority falling between Near Mint 7 and Mint 9 — making this an exceptional example of both golden-age animation history and careful preservation.

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The Mask Off insert set is one of the most popular inserts from 2024 Marvel Topps Chrome. Each card is double-sided, featuring the character masked on the front and unmasked on the back. This Tony Stark card is the 1-of-1 Superfractor parallel which sold at Goldin Auctions in February 2026 for $136,640. 2024 Marvel Topps Chrome debuted exclusively through Topps’ UK e-commerce platform, with sales restricted to European territories. This makes the product significantly more limited than 2025 Marvel Topps Chrome, which was released in the US.

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Like the Green PMG version above, the 2013 Fleer Retro Marvel Precious Metal Gems Blue #5 Spider-Man card (serial numbered 21 of 50 and graded Mint BGS 9) represents another example of trading card Marvel-mania of 2022. The blue colorway’s natural match with Spider-Man’s costume makes the Blue PMG highly attractive to collectors, narrowing the desirability gap between it and the scarcer Green PMG out of 10. This record sale emphasizes the significant condition premium for top-grade Spider-Man PMGs.

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In December 2024, a 1982 Pro Wrestling Enterprises Wrestling All-Stars Hulk Hogan Series A card #2, graded PSA Mint 9, sold for $132,000 — cementing its place as one of the most iconic wrestling cards ever produced. The card depicts Hogan just before his rise to global fame in the WWF, capturing an early image of the man who would soon become the face of WrestleMania and one of professional wrestling’s greatest stars. Visually, the card is striking, with vibrant color and sharp corners. Of the 506 copies graded by PSA, only 19 have reached Mint 9, and none have graded higher. This card also carries a Mike Baker Authentication (MBA) Gold Diamond label, recognizing its superior eye appeal — making it potentially the finest known example from wrestling’s first major card set and a lasting tribute to Hogan’s legendary career.

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A PSA 9 graded 1966 Topps Batman (Black Bat) #1 The Batman card sold for a record $131,250 at Heritage Auctions’ December 2025 Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction. The sale shattered the previous public record of $45,000, set by another PSA 9 copy in July 2024. This card came from the top-ranked complete 1966 Topps Batman set on the PSA Registry. A dedicated collector carefully assembled the set over nearly a decade. Of over 2,455 total graded copies, only 13 have achieved PSA 9 status. None have been graded higher, making this example exceptionally rare. Known as the Batman “first appearance” or “rookie,” it features striking artwork by Norman Saunders. The design captures the character’s massive popularity from the 1966 TV series. As the #1 card in the Black Bat series, it serves as a cornerstone of pop-culture collecting in the non-sports category. The sale is another example of the growing demand and surging values for high-grade vintage entertainment trading cards.

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The 2022 Panini Prizm WWE Black Prizm #191 featuring The Rock, numbered 1/1 and graded PSA 7, sold for $126,000 in April 2023. The card was consigned through PWCC Marketplace’s (now Fanatics Collect) April 2023 Premier Auction, an online, extended-bidding event catering to high-end collectibles. As the only Black Prizm 1/1 of The Rock from the popular 2022 Prizm WWE set, it is considered one of the premier modern WWE chase cards. Multiple outlets reported at the time that the sale set a new record for a wrestling trading card.

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In June 2025, this 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Hulk Hogan card graded PSA Mint 9 sold for $103,700. The card was originally part of a limited-time mail-order set offered for $5.00 through Wrestling News magazine, predating Hogan’s rise to WWF superstardom. It is widely regarded as a holy grail of wrestling cards. Wrestling All-Stars Series A is considered the first American wrestling card set ever produced. Its vibrant bordered design, extensive checklist, and limited production run have made it the benchmark for modern wrestling cards among serious collectors. The set’s exceptional appreciation in value is driven by its scarcity, condition sensitivity, and the early depiction of Hogan it contains. Of the 506 copies graded by PSA, only 19 have achieved a Mint 9, with none graded higher.

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The 1932 U.S. Caramel Presidents William McKinley card, graded SGC 3, sold for a record $101,508 at a 2024 Mile High Card Company auction. Fewer than ten examples are known to exist. This makes it rarer than the famous T206 Honus Wagner baseball card. U.S. Caramel deliberately short-printed the McKinley card to reduce redemption costs for free chocolate boxes. Singles of the 31-card set were inserted into candy packs. Collectors could swap a complete set for a one-pound chocolate reward, but McKinley’s scarcity made this nearly impossible. This particular copy of the McKinley is an even rarer uncanceled, unpunched survivor. Most other copies of this card were factory-punched and stamped. The identities of the buyer and seller were not made public. The sale marked the first U.S. president card to sell for over six figures. Its combination of political and hobby history along with pre-war scarcity continues to captivate collectors.

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The 2021 Topps Chrome Star Wars Galaxy “Jedi a la Kurosawa” Superfractor #88 1/1 card sold for $100,000 in August 2025, setting a record for any Star Wars trading card at the time. The one-of-one card features artwork by Randy Martinez depicting seven Jedi: Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Aayla Secura, Shaak Ti, Mace Windu, and Kit Fisto. The artwork draws inspiration from Akira Kurosawa films. The cash transaction took place at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago between seller Dappz Sports and buyer Diamond Card Collector. The card had originally sold in 2021 for approximately $16,000. The sale demonstrates the growing demand for high-end non-sport cards. The card’s appeal stems from its one-of-one scarcity, striking multi-character Star Wars artwork, and crossover interest from sports collectors. It serves as a perfect example of art-driven demand, which is more common in non-sport card collecting than in sports cards.

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Collectors waited four years for the second iteration of Marvel PMGs, which arrived with the 2017 Marvel Fleer Ultra Spider-Man set — and it was worth the wait. As with many Marvel insert and parallel sets, Spider-Man cards typically generate the strongest demand. Like the 2013 PMGs, the Green parallels from 2017 are numbered out of 10. Notably, 2017 also introduced Gold one-of-one PMGs, a first for Marvel. The Gold PMG of this Spider-Man card sold privately, though the price was never confirmed. Demand for Green Marvel PMGs remained strong well into 2022, when this BGS 9 Mint copy sold for over $99,000 through Goldin Auctions.

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The 1932 U.S. Caramel Presidents William McKinley card sold for $96,000 at Robert Edwards Auctions’ Fall 2014 event. This card received an SGC grade of Excellent 60 (SGC 5). It represents the highest-graded specimen by both SGC and PSA. Like the SGC 3 copy mentioned earlier, this card is exceptionally rare. The set consists of 30 standard cards plus a scarce 31st McKinley card. U.S. Caramel deliberately short-printed the McKinley card to limit prize redemptions. Fewer than ten confirmed examples have survived to the present day. Similar to the SGC 3 example, what makes this card particularly desirable is its uncancelled status. Most redeemed copies bear punch holes, stamps, or other cancellation marks. Many non-sport hobbyists believe that if this card came up for sale today, it would break all records for a non-sport trading card.

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In November 2023, a 1977 Topps Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker card graded Gem Mint PSA 10 sold for $78,000 at Heritage Auctions — a record sale for the card in this grade, at the time, and a significant milestone for non-sports trading cards overall. The price reflected growing collector interest in vintage Star Wars memorabilia, driven by the card’s exceptional condition. Only nine PSA 10 copies exist among more than 4,600 graded examples. The card’s blue borders are particularly prone to wear, and since it was produced in 1977 without modern protective measures such as sleeves and top loaders, surviving in perfect condition is remarkably rare. This example also carries an Mike Baker Authenticated (MBA) Gold Diamond Label recognizing its superior condition and eye appeal, making it quite possibly the finest known copy.

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Like the Spider-Man card from the same insert set, the Captain America is considered a true grail of modern Marvel card collecting. This Mint BGS 9 example sold for $74,400 at Goldin Auctions in June 2022, one month after the Spider-Man sale. The green parallel is the most sought-after level in the set. It is limited to only 10 serial-numbered copies. Collectors appreciate the dynamic artwork, which highlights Captain America’s iconic shield. This sale is another key example of the surge in modern Marvel card prices that occurred between 2021 and 2022.