The latest 2025 card grading statistics show that more than 26 million cards were graded last year across major grading companies, setting a new industry record according to year‑end data. Collectors sent in TCG and non‑sports cards at historic volumes, outpacing traditional sports card grading for the first time in history.
What the 2025 card grading statistics reveal
According to grading tracker GemRate, a total of about 26.6 million cards were graded across major graders in 2025, up about 32 percent from 2024 totals. PSA, CGC, SGC, Beckett, and TAG all contributed to the overall growth in graded cards.
PSA dominated grading totals
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) graded 19.26 million cards in 2025, making up roughly 72 percent of all cards graded across major graders last year. PSA’s dominance extended to both sports and TCG categories.
TCG cards outpaced sports cards
The 2025 card grading statistics show a major shift in grading demand. Pokémon and other trading card game (TCG) cards totaled about 16.8 million graded cards, overtaking the 10 million sports cards graded during the same period. Pokémon was the single most graded category with over 16.1 million cards graded.
Breakdown of grading by company
2025 card grading statistics
Here is how major graders performed in 2025:
- PSA graded about 19.26 million cards, growing roughly 26 percent year over year.
- CGC Cards graded 4.92 million cards, growing over 121 percent.
- SGC graded about 1.42 million cards but saw a decline.
- Beckett graded over 824,000 cards with solid growth.
- TAG graded roughly 440,000 cards, up about 83 percent.
PSA’s lead in total grading volume was supported by partnerships and retail submission channels that broadened collector access.
Why the grading statistics matter to collectors
Demand is shifting to TCG cards
The trend in the 2025 card grading statistics makes one thing clear TCG cards are no longer niche. With millions of Pokémon and similar cards sent for grading, many collectors are focusing on non‑sports categories to capture value and rarity.
Grading volumes help price transparency
High grading volumes give collectors better population report data, making it easier to understand how rare certain grades are for key cards. This transparency helps buyers and sellers make smarter decisions when trading or listing cards for sale.
More grader options
While PSA continues to lead in volume, CGC and other graders showed massive growth in 2025. That gives collectors options when weighing turnaround times, pricing, and specialty categories.
What collectors should do now
If you are thinking about grading your cards:
- Review the 2025 card grading statistics to see where demand is trending before submitting.
- Check population reports for your specific cards to gauge relative scarcity.
- Choose the best grader for your cards depending on category TCG or sports.
Protect your cards with proper prep
With grading statistics showing over 26 million cards graded, one thing is clear. Everyone’s submitting, but not everyone’s prepping right. Bent corners and bad packing can ruin your grade fast. The Graders Choice Submission Kit gives you sleeves, holders, foam, and a self-sealing box to keep your cards safe for PSA, CGC, BGS, AGS, and more. Grab your kit now and send your cards in ready to win.
Final take on 2025 card grading statistics
The 2025 card grading statistics paint a picture of unprecedented growth in the hobby. With more than 26 million cards graded, TCG cards outpacing sports, and PSA leading the way on volume, the landscape of card collecting and grading continues to evolve. Looking at these trends helps collectors decide what to grade next and how to position their collections in a fast‑changing market.
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