Signed Ohtani Logoman Certified by CGC Realizes Record $576,000 Through Fanatics Collect

A one-of-one Shohei Ohtani card realized $576,000, shattering the record for a CGC-certified sports card sold in a Fanatics Collect auction, topping the previous record holder by $240,000. 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 April 2026.

The 2025 Topps Diamond Icons MLB Logo Patch Autographs #MLBA-SO Shohei Ohtani certified CGC Authentic realized $576,000 in a Premier Auction on April 16. As of early May, it now holds the record for the highest price ever realized by any CGC-certified sports card on the Fanatics Collect platform. Arguably the most-collected athlete in sports today, Ohtani continues to break records on the field and off. In fact, out of the top 12 highest prices realized on the platform for CGC sports cards, six feature the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar. After two straight World Series titles and his fourth MVP Award, Ohtani's rarest collectibles continue to be a benchmark for the hobby of modern sports cards.

Additionally, a 2022 Topps Five Star Jumbo Prime Autographs #FSJP-SO Shohei Ohtani - MLB Logo certified CGC Authentic realized $324,000 on April 16. As of early May, this particular Ohtani card holds the distinction of having the third-highest price ever realized by a CGC-certified sports card on the Fanatics Collect platform. Created during his final years with the Los Angeles Angels before swapping their red for Dodgers blue, this is another rarity featuring everything collectors want in a high-end card: a Logoman patch, autograph, and being numbered to just one ever made.

Another sports highlight from April is a 2025 Topps Chrome Update MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autos #RDPA-JWO James Wood certified CGC Authentic that realized $162,000 on April 16. Considering this is now the sixth-highest price realized for a CGC sports card on the Fanatics Collect platform, it shows just how highly baseball collectors think of the 23-year-old Washington Nationals outfielder. Ranked as the No.1 overall prospect in baseball just two years ago, the 6'6" slugger made his MLB debut on July 1, 2024. This card commemorates that game and features a special MLB Rookie Debut patch worn during Wood's first game in the big leagues.

Meanwhile, a University Magikarp, Pokémon (1998) Japanese Tamamushi University Hyper Test Day Two Prize graded CGC Gem Mint 10 realized $84,000 on April 26. From April 1998 to March 1999, Japanese media company Shogakukan ran a Pokémon-themed campaign through CoroCoro Comic aimed at school-age children. By passing “exams” given to them through their copies of the magazine, children subscribed to CoroCoro Comic would gradually earn a certification to be a “Pokémon Professor” and would receive Pokémon-themed prizes, including cards, merchandise, and more. The grand prize for passing the Hyper Professor Exam in December 1998 was this University Magikarp promo.

CGC has only certified 24 examples of University Magikarp, according to the CGC Cards Population Report, as of early May. Only four of these certified examples are graded CGC Gem Mint 10, with none graded higher.

Additionally, a Black Lotus, Magic: The Gathering (1993) Limited Edition Beta graded CGC 8 realized $33,000 on April 19. Black Lotus needs little introduction — one of the coveted Power Nine, it is one of the rarest cards in the entire TCG. Only officially released in MTG’s earliest sets, it is now on the Reserved List: a list of cards that Wizards of the Coast has vowed to never print again. CGC has certified 82 examples of Beta Black Lotus (in addition to 14 Artist Proofs), according to the CGC Cards Population Report, as of early May.

Other recent sports card sales highlights include:

• a 2025 Topps Diamond Icons Autographed Nike Logo Patches #NLA-SO Shohei Ohtani certified CGC Authentic that realized $87,000 on April 16
• a 2007-08 UD Exquisite Collection Numbers Pieces Autographs #EN-KB Kobe Bryant certified CGC Authentic that realized $26,700 on April 16
• a 2025-26 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs #TCAR-CF Cooper Flagg - Gold Refractor certified CGC Authentic that realized $24,600 on April 26
• a 2025 Panini Prizm Black Manga #10 Pat Tillman certified CGC Authentic that realized $20,400 on April 16
• a 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire F1 #8 Kimi Antonelli - Red certified CGC Authentic that realized $18,600 on April 19

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

• a Charizard, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC 8 that realized $27,600
• a No. 3 Trainer, Pokémon (2010) Pokémon World Championships Holo graded CGC 8 that realized $27,500
• a Heracross, Pokémon (2000) Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $27,000
• a Blastoise, Pokémon (1999) Base Set 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 that realized $19,800
• a Shining Charizard, Pokémon (2002) Neo Destiny 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 that realized $18,600

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 May is a Roronoa Zoro, One Piece (2026) The Azure Sea’s Seven – PRB02-006 Rare – SP Version graded CGC Gem Mint 10. This alternate art card featuring Zoro and Sanji was available exclusively in packs of Premium Booster: The Best! – Vol. 2. CGC has only certified 26 examples of this card as of early May, according to the CGC Cards Population Report.

Other TCG and non-sports cards in the upcoming May auction include:

• a Charizard, Pokémon (2001) Japanese P Promotional Cards – 014/P Starter Triple Get (Red/Green) Holo graded CGC Pristine 10
• a Latios ex, Pokémon (2003) EX Dragon Holo graded CGC Pristine 10
• a Gengar, Pokémon (1999) Japanese Communication Evolution Campaign Masaki Promo graded CGC 9
• a Dark Magician, Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000) Japanese EX Starter Box Reprint Ultra Rare graded CGC Gem Mint 10
• an Overgrown Tomb, Magic: The Gathering (2026) Lorwyn Eclipsed – 0350 Borderless Rare graded CGC Pristine 10

Sports cards in the upcoming May auctions include:

• a 1957 Topps #10 Willie Mays certified CGC Authentic
• a 2018 Donruss #304 Josh Allen certified CGC Authentic
• a 2022-23 Donruss Optic Rated Rookie Signatures #208 Chet Holmgren - Holo certified CGC Authentic
• a 2024-25 Upper Deck #451 Macklin Celebrini - Young Guns certified CGC Authentic
• a 2025 Panini Origins Rookie Jumbo Jerseys #RJY-CWD Cam Ward - Black Nike Swoosh 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.

For more information about this program, go here.

Prices realized include buyer’s premium.