More Than 105,000 Caitlin Clark Cards Graded By PSA Since 2024

According to new data from top card grading company Professional Sports Authenticator PSA, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers are driving a record-breaking wave of interest in WNBA trading cards, signaling a cultural and economic shift in the collectibles market.

Since the start of the 2024 WNBA season, more than 105,000 Caitlin Clark cards have been graded by PSA, leading all players. Clark’s meteoric rise is mirrored by fellow 2024 rookie Angel Reese and incoming 2025 rookie Paige Bueckers, who round out the top three most-collected athletes. Together, these three players account for nearly 90% of all WNBA cards graded over the past year.

PSA has seen a 62% increase in WNBA card grading volume from May 2024 to March 2025—a sign not only of collector enthusiasm, but of sustained market momentum as the 2025-26 season approaches.

“I think to understand what’s happening now, you have to look back a year or two to see where the momentum really started.” says Ryan Hoge, President of PSA. “We’ve seen a massive surge in interest in the WNBA, largely led by Caitlin Clark. She’s been a game-changer, and she currently leads in the number of cards graded by us at PSA.”

In March 2025 alone, PSA graded three times as many Clark cards (12,400) as it did the same month a year prior. Paige Bueckers, just drafted No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings, has seen a similar surge, with triple the number of cards graded between January and March 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

PSA’s Top 5 Most-Collected WNBA Players (May 2024–March 2025):

1. Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) – 105,000 cards
2. Angel Reese (Chicago Sky) – 7,200 cards
3. Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) – 6,400 cards
4. Cameron Brink (L.A. Sparks) – 5,300 cards
5. Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) – 1,100 cards

PSA: The NIL Effect

The growing interest isn’t just confined to the pros. Hoge credits part of the boom to the explosion of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, which allow fans to connect with athletes even before their WNBA debut.

“Fanatics and Topps are already leveraging the collegiate market with Bowman U products,” Hoge explains. “You’ve got autographed, limited-edition cards of players like Caitlin, Angel, and Juju Watkins while they’re still in college. They’re essentially pre-rookie cards, and fans are buying in early.”

It’s a model that’s long worked in men’s baseball, where collectors speculate on young talent before they reach the majors. Now, that same dynamic is playing out in women’s sports—and redefining who and what holds value in the card-collecting economy.

“These cards act like “pre-rookie” cards—they’re in collegiate uniforms, sometimes autographed, and often limited edition. That allows fans to start connecting with athletes earlier, creating a deeper bond even before they reach the pros.”

PSA: Strategy For Collectors

In the world of collectibles, strategy is key. Hoge emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term speculation with long-term investments, especially when it comes to WNBA legends and future Hall of Famers.

“When you look at the NBA, players like Michael Jordan and LeBron James have demonstrated the long-term value of their cards. Their values have either held steady or appreciated over time, and the same strategy applies to the WNBA,” Hoge explains. “Caitlin Clark is a great example of a rising star, and Sabrina Ionescu is another. But don’t forget about legends like Sue Bird, whose rookie cards from the early 2000s, though limited in number, are still valuable today.”

For those who want to take a more speculative approach, timing is everything. Hoge highlights the tools PSA provides, including the PSA Vault, integrated with eBay. This platform allows collectors to store and sell cards quickly. “If someone like Paige Bueckers has a breakout performance early in her rookie season, collectors can list that card for sale with just a few taps.”

Whether you’re looking to capitalize on short-term trends like MVP predictions or banking on the long-term value of established players, Hoge stresses that being strategic about when to buy and sell is essential.

With the PSA Vault and eBay integration, collectors now have a secure, efficient way to store, list, and sell cards in an instant. This is just one piece of PSA’s effort to modernize the hobby, transforming it into a rapidly growing, billion-dollar marketplace.

PSA: Collecting As Cultural Connection

For Hoge, the surge in women’s sports card collecting is about more than just market trends—it’s a personal journey. As a lifelong collector, he fondly recalls opening a 1980 Topps Bird-Magic rookie card with his father, a moment that has stuck with him throughout the years. Now, as a father of two daughters, both athletes, he’s passing down that same love for collecting.

“I bought my younger daughter a graded Mia Hamm card from the 90s,” he shares. “She plays competitive soccer, and that card isn’t just a piece of memorabilia—it’s a piece of history. It’s how we connect and bond over something we both enjoy.”

In recent years, card collecting has evolved from a casual hobby into a booming global industry. Hoge points to the significant investment pouring into the market from major companies like Collectors (which owns PSA) and Fanatics (which owns Topps). These companies are focused on expanding the industry through marketing, technology, and infrastructure.

PSA’s mobile app, for example, has been instrumental in making the hobby more accessible. It provides tools for both newcomers and seasoned collectors to easily identify card values, manage collections, grade, vault, and even sell cards right from their phones.

“At PSA, we’re seeing a concerted effort to make collecting more accessible globally,” Hoge notes. “Whether you’re just starting out or have been collecting for years, it’s a really exciting time to be involved. I’m incredibly optimistic about the future of the hobby.”