An extremely rare SuperFractor of internationally renowned MLB star Shohei Ohtani that is certified by CGC Cards™ realized nearly $14,000 in Fanatics Collect’s November Premier Auction, securing the ninth-highest price of CGC-certified sports cards that have sold on the auction platform. The rarity was just one of the thousands of CGC-certified TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards that were sold through the Fanatics Collect marketplace in November 2024.
A 2024 Topps Update '89 Silver Pack Autographs #T89CU-SO Shohei Ohtani - SuperFractor certified CGC Authentic realized $13,800 on November 21. The coveted one-of-one SuperFractor is the only one in existence, making it a true sports card rarity, and a valuable one at that. Coming off back-to-back MVP Award-winning seasons, Ohtani has now earned a total of three of the prestigious awards. He also won his first World Series to complete his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani is the hottest commodity in baseball and his cards are some of the most sought-after in the hobby, so it's no surprise this rare parallel commanded a premium.
Meanwhile, hundreds of CGC-certified TCGs and non-sports cards were also sold through Fanatics Collects in November, with the top highlight being a Lugia, Pokémon Topps (2000) Pokémon The Movie: 2000 – 1 Hologram – First Appearance graded CGC 9.5 that realized $8,400 on November 21. Unlike other Pokémon, Lugia was originally conceptualized as an exclusive character for the movie and was never intended to be featured in the games. Lugia’s appearance shocked and elated fans, prompting Game Freak staff to choose Lugia as the mascot for Pokémon Silver after noticing the Pokémon’s rising popularity.
Other recent sports card sales highlights included:
a 2008-09 UD Exquisite Collection Enshrinements Dual Autographs #END-JR Michael Jordan/Dennis Rodman certified CGC Authentic that realized $12,600 on November 21
a 2022 Panini Flawless Rookie Patch Autographs #RPA-BP Brock Purdy - Sapphire certified CGC Authentic that realized $5,640 on November 10
a 2018-19 Panini Contenders Historic Rookie Ticket Autographs #HST-KBR Kobe Bryant - Cracked Ice certified CGC Authentic that realized $5,280 on November 10
a 2018-19 Panini Opulence NBA Finals Booklet #4 LeBron James certified CGC Authentic that realized $5,280 on November 10
a 2016-17 Panini Flawless Momentous Patch Autographs #M-SC Stephen Curry - Emerald certified CGC Authentic that realized $5,280 on November 3
Other recent TCG and non-sports card sales highlights include:
a Lugia, Pokémon (2000) Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 that realized $4,440 on November 17
a complete set of Pokémon (1999) Fossil 1st Edition cards graded CGC 7.5 through CGC Pristine 10 that realized $3,840 on November 10
a Shining Mew, Pokémon (2001) Japanese CoroCoro Comic Promo Holo graded CGC Pristine 10 that realized $3,720 on December 1, 2024
Notable Upcoming Fanatics Collect Sales
Fanatics Collect continues to offer CGC-certified cards in their weekly, fixed and premium auction formats. One of the sports card highlights available in December is a 2023-24 Panini Phoenix Mystique #16 Victor Wembanyama - Orange graded CGC Gem Mint 10. Last season's No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, who also won the Rookie of the Year award, has arguably the most sought-after rookie cards since LeBron James. Every basketball collector is chasing his cards these days, and this Orange parallel that is serial numbered to only 49 created would be a great addition to a Wembanyama collection.
Other sports cards in the upcoming December auctions include:
a 2023 Donruss Optic #238 Puka Nacua - Green Velocity certified CGC Authentic
a 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Solar Flare Autographs #SFA-I Ichiro graded CGC Gem Mint 10
Other TCG and non-sports cards in the upcoming December auctions include:
a Badlands, Magic: The Gathering (1993) Unlimited Edition graded CGC Gem Mint 10
an Ancestral Recall, Magic: The Gathering (1993) Collectors’ Edition graded CGC 9
a Latios Gold Star, Pokémon (2005) EX Deoxys Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10
a Juzam Djinn, Magic: The Gathering (1993) Arabian Nights graded CGC 7.5
a Latias ex, Pokémon (2024) Surging Sparks Special Illustration Rare graded CGC Gem Mint 10
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Prices realized include buyer’s premium.
Note: At the time some of these cards were graded, they were encapsulated with the original CGC Cards label. Starting July 11, 2023, CGC Cards began encapsulating cards with the new CGC Cards label. In addition to the new label, collectors enjoy many other benefits with CGC Cards, such as the ability to submit without purchasing a membership and an industry-standard Gem Mint 10 grading scale. For more information, go here.