CGC-authenticated Carlos Alcaraz Tennis Card Breaks Record in June Fanatics Collect Auctions

A record-breaking tennis card that is certified by CGC Cards™ recently sold for six figures in the Fanatics Fest June Premier Auction. The rarity was just one of the thousands of CGC-certified sports cards, TCGs and non-sports cards that were sold through the Fanatics Collect marketplace in June 2025.

A 2024 Topps Royalty Racket Knob Autograph Relics #RKA-CA Carlos Alcaraz certified CGC Authentic realized $222,000 on June 26. Not only did the result break the previous record for the most expensive men's tennis card ever sold, but it also is now the most expensive CGC-certified sports card ever sold on Fanatics Collect. The one-of-one rarity of the 22-year-old Spanish tennis champion has several desirable features on the card. It is serial numbered to only one ever made, includes a relic of Alcaraz's match-used tennis racket knob from the 2024 Indian Wells Open, an on-card signature in blue ink and an inscription that reads, "2024 Indian Wells Champ."

With direct ties to Alcaraz's 2024 Indian Wells Open men's singles title, the card is a truly unique collectible forever attached to one of his many championships. Previously ranked No. 1 in the world (currently No. 2), Alcaraz has already won 21 ATP Tour-level singles titles, which are highlighted by his five major titles won at the US Open (1), Wimbledon (2) and the French Open (2).

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Another sports highlight from June's Fanatics Collect sales is a coveted one-of-one Logoman card of the NBA's all-time leading scorer. A 2022-23 Panini Immaculate Collection Logoman #ICL-LJL LeBron James certified CGC Authentic realized $72,000 on June 26, making it one of the most expensive sports cards ever sold on the platform. One of the most sought-after parallels in the hobby, collectors chase Logoman cards for their rarity and value, especially coveted Logoman cards of future first-ballot Hall of Famers like James. Embedded into the card is a patch that features the NBA logo from James' game-worn Lakers jersey, giving one lucky collector a piece of memorabilia that is forever tied to his legendary NBA career.

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Meanwhile, hundreds of CGC-certified TCGs and non-sports cards were sold through Fanatics Collect in June as well, with the top highlight being a rare test print Pokémon card. A Blastoise, Pokémon (1998) Test Print (Gold Border) – 009/165R Foil – MTG Back graded CGC 6.5 realized $45,600 on June 26. Created by Wizards of the Coast as a test print to see how Pokémon cards would look during their development, this Blastoise card has a Magic: The Gathering backing — a rarity not normally seen. As of early July 2025, CGC Cards had only certified five of these Test Print Blastoise cards, according to the CGC Cards Population Report. To read more about Test Print Blastoise, click here.

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Additionally, a Torchic Gold Star, Pokémon (2004) EX Team Rocket Returns Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 realized $14,000 on June 2. Torchic was one of the first Gold Star cards to be released in the Pokémon TCG. It was introduced in EX Team Rocket Returns alongside the other two Generation III starters, Treecko and Mudkip. Torchic commands a premium over the other two Gold Star cards, as evidenced by this sale.

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Other recent sports card sales highlights included:

• a 2021-22 Panini National Treasures Rookie Logoman #RL-CCN Cade Cunningham certified CGC Authentic that realized $25,200 on June 15
• a 2016-17 Panini National Treasures Colossal Logoman #100 Tim Duncan certified CGC Authentic that realized $15,000 on June 29
• a 2025 Topps Sterling 40/40 Club Dual Autographs #FFDA-OB Barry Bonds/Shohei Ohtani certified CGC Authentic that realized $14,100 on June 26
• a 1967 Topps Stand-Up #1 Pete Rose certified CGC Authentic that realized $12,600 on June 26
• a 2024 Topps Signature Class Rookies Chrome Variation Autos #RCV-JD Jayden Daniels - Superfractor certified CGC Authentic that realized $11,700 on June 13

Other recent TCGs and non-sports cards sales highlights included:

• a Mario Pikachu, Pokémon (2016) Japanese XY & BREAK Promo – 294/XY-P Mario Pikachu Special Box graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $13,800 on June 1
• a Gyarados, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $13,200 on June 22
• a Black Lotus, Magic: The Gathering (1993) Limited Edition Beta ALTERED authenticated by CGC that realized $12,000 on June 27
• a Poncho-Wearing Pikachu, Pokémon (2016) Japanese XY & BREAK Promo – 208/XY-P M Charizard Y Poncho-Wearing Pikachu graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $7,500 on June 30
• a Pretend Team Skull Pikachu, Pokémon (2016) Japanese Sun & Moon Promos – 013/SM-P Pretend Grunt Pikachu Special Box graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $6,900 on June 22

Notable Upcoming Fanatics Collect Sales

Fanatics Collect continues to offer CGC-certified cards in their weekly, fixed and premium auction formats. One of the TCG highlights available in July is a Nami, One Piece (2024) Premium Booster: The Best – OP01-016 Manga Alt Art Parallel graded CGC Pristine 10. One Piece is currently one of the hottest TCGs on the market, and its rare alternate art cards — including these special cards featuring characters with their manga art panels — are becoming hot collectors items. Nami is one of the most beloved One Piece characters, and her card’s value has skyrocketed since the set’s release in late 2024.

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Other TCG and non-sports cards in the upcoming July auctions include:

• a Dark Blastoise, Pokémon (2002) Legendary Collection Reverse Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• a Giratina V, Pokémon (2022) Lost Origin – 186/196 graded CGC Pristine 10
• a Monkey D. Luffy, One Piece (2023) Japanese Promotional Cards – P-043 Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 36-37 graded CGC Pristine 10
• a Misty Rainforest, Magic: The Gathering (2025) Special Guests Dragonscale Foil – Borderless graded CGC 9
• a Pikachu ex, Pokémon (2023) Japanese World Championship Yokohama Deck graded CGC Gem Mint 10

Other sports cards in the upcoming July auctions include:

• a 2010-11 SP Authentic By The Letter Patch Autographs #L-DR Derrick Rose - Letter E graded CGC Gem Mint 10, with an autograph graded CGC 10
• a 2020 Topps Sterling Dual-Player Autograph Relics #SWAR-MH Mark McGwire/Rickey Henderson - Red certified CGC Authentic
• a 2023-24 Topps Merlin UEFA CC Match Ball Signatures #MBS-MS Diogo Jota graded CGC 9, with an autograph graded CGC 10
• a 2024 Donruss Downtown #21 Caleb Williams certified CGC Authentic
• a 2024 Topps Diamond Icons White PolychromatINK #WPA-BW Bobby Witt Jr. - Green Ink Red certified CGC Authentic

Sell Your CGC-certified Cards on Fanatics Collect!

The Fanatics Collect marketplace connects dealers and collectors through fixed-price listings, auctions and a myriad of tools and features, all in one app. Fanatics Collect has partnered with CGC to provide a streamlined pathway to grading and selling, which is accessed via an online submission process through Fanatics Collect's website and managed through the Fanatics Collect vault. For more information about Fanatics Collect, click here.

Cards sent to CGC receive priority grading and encapsulation through its third-party grading service for sports cards. Graded cards are returned to Fanatics Collect and immediately added to their Auction Builder Curation Algorithm process, which optimizes cards for sale in upcoming Fanatics Collect Weekly Sunday Auctions.

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Prices realized include buyer’s premium.