trading card
noun
plural trading cards
: one of a set of cards or digital files collected and traded as a hobby : collectible card: such as
a
: a card featuring a picture of and statistical information about an athlete
It may be the most legendary trading card in sports, and it's not even Mantle's rookie card.—
Jon Gold
Jon Gold
b
: a card featuring a fictional character, location, item, etc. and used especially in playing a trading card game
The "Labyrinth of Nightmare" set of Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards is considered a good investment by some collectors because it contains several powerful and sought-after cards.—Oliver Copeland
Oliver Copeland
c
: a digital art file featuring a person, character, item, etc.
especially
: a unique non-fungible token card
NFT trading cards are unique digital collectibles. Each NFT card is distinct. … A rare NFT trading card featuring a legendary musician or athlete might command a high price due to their widespread fame. —Iulia Vasile
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Paul’s card was graded 10 by Professional Sports Authenticators, or PSA, a third-party service that authenticates and grades trading cards and other collectibles.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul sold the card for a whopping $16,492,000 at auction, including buyer’s fees, setting a new record for the most expensive trading card ever sold.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The event also will feature Miss Vietnam San Diego, lion dancing and a trading card show.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This buyer just caught the most expensive trading card of all.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul sold the card for a whopping $16,492,000 at auction, including buyer’s fees, setting a new record for the most expensive trading card ever sold.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The event also will feature Miss Vietnam San Diego, lion dancing and a trading card show.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This buyer just caught the most expensive trading card of all.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Trading card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trading%20card. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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