June '25 Grading Recap
Published July 1, 2025
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Overall grading activity was ⬇ 14% in June compared to May and ⬆ 36% YoY.
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June results dipped overall (similar to June 2024); however, year-over-year momentum remains strong.
Grading activity totaled 2.08 million cards in June, down ~345k compared to May.
- PSA graded 1.43m cards - ⬇ 13% vs May, ⬆ 24% YoY.
- CGC graded 428k cards - ⬇ 25% vs May, ⬆ 140% YoY.
- SGC graded 158k cards - ⬆ 9% vs May, ⬆ 7% YoY.
- Beckett graded 63k cards - ⬆ 7% vs May, ⬆ 20% YoY.
- Overall grading activity was ⬇ 14% in June compared to May and ⬆ 36% YoY.
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June results dipped overall (similar to June 2024); however, year-over-year momentum remains strong.
Grading activity totaled 2.08 million cards in June, down ~345k compared to May.
- PSA graded 1.43m cards - ⬇ 13% vs May, ⬆ 24% YoY.
- CGC graded 428k cards - ⬇ 25% vs May, ⬆ 140% YoY.
- SGC graded 158k cards - ⬆ 9% vs May, ⬆ 7% YoY.
- Beckett graded 63k cards - ⬆ 7% vs May, ⬆ 20% YoY.
June Grading Summary
June Grading Summary - Sports
June Grading Summary - TCG+
Items Graded - by Month
Items Graded - by Month - Excluding PSA
Category Comparison
TCG Cards Graded at PSA
Items Graded by Era
Gem Rate Breakdown by Era
June 2025 PSA Grading Recap
- PSA graded 1,437,405 items during June; total output decreased by 13% vs May and was up 24% year-over-year.
- PSA graded 1,437,405 items during June; total output decreased by 13% vs May and was up 24% year-over-year.
Category Summary
TCG dominated June grading activity as expected
- TCG was 61% of cards graded in June (vs 61% in May and April).
Set Summary - Sports & Other
2024 Prizm football's lead narrows
Set Summary - TCG+
Japanese Terastal Fest hangs on to the top spot
Player Summary - Sports & Other
Jayden Daniels holds healthy lead
Subject Summary - TCG
Pikachu builds on its lead
Card Summary - Sports & Other
Jayden Daniels' Prizm rookie remains on top
Card Summary - TCG
Iono's Wattrel lead shrinks
What's Next for PSA?
- June grading activity declined, following a similar trend to June 2024. However, year-over-year momentum remains strong. The decline was seen across all PSA categories and appears tied to PSA priorities and bandwidth rather than a material drop in demand.
- After running a vintage special in June, PSA will likely focus on its backlog and the National during July.
June 2025 SGC Grading Recap
- SGC graded 158,761 items during June; total output increased by 9% vs May and 7% year-over-year.
- SGC graded 158,761 items during June; total output increased by 9% vs May and 7% year-over-year.
Category Summary
Baseball lead the way in June
Set Summary
2024 Prizm football's lead narrows again
Player (& Subject) Summary
Michael Jordan surpasses Jayden Daniels
Card Summary
Paige Bueckers takes the top spot
What's Next for SGC?
- SGC momentum improved in June following two months of modest declines. Every category except football and misc saw an increase in activity.
- SGC has been quiet on the special and show front for a few months. Many will be watching to see what plans they announce ahead of the National.
Other Graders - CGC
Category Summary
Set Summary
Card Summary
What's Next for CGC?
- CGC activity declined in June, following a surge in partnership-related activity in May. Sports returned to more typical levels, while TCG activity remained strong and continues to be supported by additional partnership activity.
- CGC offered very competitive pricing for the 2024 National, particularly for on-site grading. We’ll see if they follow a similar playbook in 2025 or take a different direction given the strength of TCG activity so far this year.
Other Charts - Beckett
Category Summary
Card Summary - Sports
Card Summary - TCG
What's Next for Beckett?
- Beckett saw a modest increase in activity in June, with TCG, baseball, basketball, and football all improving versus May.
- Beckett grading is always popular at the National. We’ll see if they decide to do anything different this year to build on their typically strong presence — perhaps through an improved submission process or differentiated pricing/turnaround times.