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PSA intercepted over $200 million in fraudulent collectibles in 2025 as Pokémon TCG counterfeit submissions jumped more than 125% year over year and comprised 56.3% of counterfeit cards encountered.
PSA’s 2025 fraud report ranks Pokémon as its most-counterfeited card category, led by Charizard; Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat and the 1999 1st Edition Charizard Holo were the top card targets.
PSA says counterfeit submissions rose more than 45% in 2025, with six Pokémon among the 10 most-faked characters and Charizard and Pikachu cards prominent targets.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in potentially fraudulent cards in 2025 as counterfeit and altered cards rose 45.3%; six of the 10 most-counterfeited cards were Pokémon.
GameStop raised its PSA-graded Power Pack ceiling from $2,500 to $5,000; the top tier advertises a 0.4% shot at a $40,000-plus card but a 72% chance of receiving less than the purchase price.
The platform now identifies raw cards and slabs from Base Set through Scarlet & Violet via photos, APIs and live video, expanding its catalog beyond 9 million cards.
GameStop's $5,000 Neutronium Power Pack offers a 0.4% chance of exceeding $40,000 in value, while 44% are estimated at just $3,000–$4,000.
Umbreon #86 from 2010's Undaunted sold as a PSA 10 for $25,000 on May 4, up 238% since September 2025; only 83 PSA 10 copies exist.