Ohtani Bat Auto Breaks Record for CGC-certified Sports Card in October Fanatics Collect Auctions

A CGC-certified one-of-one card that features a large piece of the barrel from a bat used by Shohei Ohtani and also includes the Japanese MLB star's autograph signed in Kanji recently realized more than $300,000, breaking the record for any CGC-certified sports card sold in a Fanatics Collect 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 October 2025.

The 2025 Topps Sterling Autographed Bat Nameplates #SNP-SO Shohei Ohtani certified CGC Authentic realized $336,000 in a Premier Auction on October 23. As of mid-November, it holds the record for the highest price realized by any CGC-certified sports card on the Fanatics Collect platform. Purchased just before Ohtani and his Dodgers teammates won their second straight World Series title, this card highlights the three-time MVP winner who continues to add to his already-iconic legacy as one of the greatest players in baseball history. Although any card with Ohtani's signature is coveted, he rarely signs his name in Kanji. Not only is his name signed in Kanji but the segment of his bat barrel features his name also in Kanji, making this the first card ever to include both his autograph and bat barrel in the Japanese script.

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Additionally, a 2024 Topps Chrome Boxing Autographs #CBA-JPL Jake Paul - SuperFractor certified CGC Authentic realized $20,400 on October 23. While Paul's place in the boxing world may be a point of discussion, there's no denying his record in the ring and that his bouts have commanded plenty of interest. The famous YouTuber has helped promote the sport in recent years through several high-profile fights, as "The Problem Child" continues to prove that he is one of the best self-promoters in boxing. The 2024 Topps Chrome Boxing set is the first standalone boxing series to release in years and this particular card is the lone one-of-one autographed SuperFractor of Paul in the set.

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Meanwhile, a Charizard, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 realized $72,000 on October 23, becoming the highest-selling Base Set 1st Edition Charizard certified by CGC to be sold at auction on Fanatics Collect. Besides Pikachu, Charizard is one of the most beloved Pokémon in the world, and cards featuring the fire-breathing lizard typically sell at a premium. None are more coveted, however, than the iconic Base Set Charizard illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. CGC has certified a total of 578 examples of Base Set 1st Edition Charizard in English, but only 30 of them are certified as CGC Gem Mint 10, according to the CGC Cards Population Report.

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Additionally, an Ishihara GX, Pokémon (2017) Black Star Promos – TPCi01 60th Birthday Party Giveaway promo graded CGC 9.5 realized $35,000 on October 29. This promotional card was produced for Tsunekazu Ishihara — the President and CEO of The Pokémon Company — for his 60th birthday.

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Other recent sports card sales highlights include:

• a 2006-07 UD Exquisite Collection Scripted Swatches Autographs #SS-KB Kobe Bryant certified CGC Authentic that realized $15,000 on October 26
• a 2014 Panini Immaculate Collection Premium Patches Autographs #P-TB Tom Brady - Gold certified CGC Authentic that realized $13,200 on October 19
• a 2024-25 Panini Immaculate Collection Redemption Cards #2 Giannis Antetokounmpo/Luka Doncic/Nikola Jokic - Treasured Signatures certified CGC Authentic that realized $9,300 on October 26
• a 2018 Topps Diamond Icons Red Ink Autographs #RIA-SO Shohei Ohtani certified CGC Authentic that realized $9,300 on October 12
• a 2024-25 Panini Prizm Deca #198 LeBron James - Gold certified CGC Authentic that realized $8,700 on October 12

Other recent TCGs and non-sports card sales highlights include:

• a Gengar, Pokémon (2003) Skyridge Holo graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $18,600 on October 12
• a No. 3 Trainer, Pokémon (2000) Japanese World Challenge Tropical Mega Battle Akira Saito – 3rd Place Junior graded CGC 8 that realized $16,800 on October 19
• a Charizard Gold Star (Delta Species), Pokémon (2006) Japanese Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 that realized $16,800 on October 6
• an Umbreon, Pokémon (2003) Skyridge Holo graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $14,400 on October 12
• a Mewtwo, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 that realized $12,600 on October 5

Notable Upcoming Fanatics Collect Sales

Fanatics Collect continues to offer CGC-certified cards in its weekly, fixed and premium auction formats. One of the TCG highlights available in November is a Lugia, Pokémon (2000) Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Pristine 10. This 1st Edition Lugia card was the first to feature the legendary box art Pokémon in the official TCG. Although CGC has certified 1,177 examples of this 1st Edition Lugia card, only 7 of them are graded CGC Pristine 10, according to the CGC Cards Population Report.

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Other TCGs and non-sports cards in the upcoming November auctions include:

• a Flareon Gold Star, Pokémon (2005) Japanese PLAY Promotional Cards – 024/PLAY 30,000 EXP Points graded CGC Pristine 10
• a 1938 Camler’s Cigarettes Ferencvaros F.C. Dr. Sarosi graded CGC 1.5
• a Lugia, Pokémon (2000) Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• a Blastoise, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• a Jolteon Gold Star, Pokémon (2005) Japanese PLAY Promotional Cards – 023/PLAY Holo – 20,000 EXP Points graded CGC Pristine 10

Sports cards in the upcoming November auctions include:

• a 2007 UD Masterpieces #46 Michael Jordan graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• a 2011-12 Panini Player of the Day Autographs #PODSS Steven Stamkos graded CGC Gem Mint 10, with an autograph graded CGC 10
• a 2023-24 Panini Crown Royale Kaboom! #3 Jayson Tatum graded CGC 8.5
• a 2024 Donruss Downtown #19 Bo Nix graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• a 2023 Topps Update Major League Material Autographs #MLMA-VG Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Red graded CGC Gem Mint 10, with an autograph graded CGC 10

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Prices realized include buyer’s premium.