Lucas Mast

Joined: Apr 26, 2025

Lucas Mast is a writer based in California’s Bay Area, where he’s a season ticket holder for St. Mary’s basketball and a die-hard Stanford athletics fan. A lifelong collector of sneakers, sports cards, and pop culture, he also advises companies shaping the future of the hobby and sports. He’s driven by a curiosity about why people collect—and what those items reveal about the moments and memories that matter most.

Pikachu dominated this week’s biggest TCG sales, with two rare Pikachu Illustrator cards combining for more than $7.8 million.

Paige Bueckers owns four of the five biggest 2025 Donruss WNBA card sales, including three cards that have topped $10,000.

Aug 28, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

A PSA 10 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard sold for more than $1 million on eBay, leading this week’s biggest TCG sales.

Optimus Prime remains one of the most iconic characters and a key target for collectors of the 1985 Hasbro card set.

The 1985 Hasbro Transformers trading card set is getting a fresh look from collectors, with high-grade cards bringing strong prices.

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman headlines Panini America’s new 2026 Donruss NWSL Soccer collection.

Trinity Rodman headlines 2026 Donruss NWSL Soccer as Panini brings popular Downtown and Night Moves inserts to its NWSL trading cards for the first time.

Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America are among the Marvel characters featured in the 17-card 2011 Stüssy x Marvel set.

In 2011, Stüssy and Marvel released a little-known card set that collectors are beginning to rediscover.

A $2.7 million Pikachu Illustrator private sale leads the five biggest TCG card sales of the week.

Pikachu, Lugia, Typhlosion, and Palkia helped power nearly $4 million in top TCG card sales this week.

Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton are among the top contenders for the 2026 F1 title.

As F1’s top drivers battle for the 2026 championship, some of their biggest trading cards are up for sale on eBay and Goldin.

Fanatics named Zohar Ravid President, International, as the company expands its global collectibles business and prepares for its landmark FIFA rights.

Fanatics Collectibles names longtime Fanatics executive Zohar Ravid President, International as the company expands its global trading card business.

Vintage Disney cards featuring iconic characters like Mickey Mouse have sold for surprisingly affordable prices.

From 1930s Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck cards to vintage Snow White, Pinocchio and Lady issues, these six Disney cards have recorded sales of $500 or less.

A 2005 Pokémon EX Deoxys Rayquaza Gold Star sold for a record $1.02 million, leading the top TCG card sales of the week.

A record-setting Rayquaza became the first English-language Pokémon card to sell for more than $1 million, leading the top TCG card sales for the week.