The coolest sports cards of 2025, ranked: Our favorites so far this year |

05/10/2025 12:00 - Welcome to The Athletic Collectibles Staff's 2025 Sports Card Power Rankings! Here we spotlight a mix of the most notable, eye-catching, and downright fun sports cards released so far in 2025.  Our selections and rankings are not based on anything scientific — not market value, rarity, or sales volume — it's about highlighting cards we think stand out for their eye appeal, design, uniqueness, or the story they tell. All cards included were selected from products released during the 2025 calendar year (keep in mind that the set name or copyright year printed on a card doesn't always...