The Top Cards for Pop Culture Collectors
In 2025, Topps Trading Cards captured the moments that defined pop culture. These five Topps Trading Card Culture Moments reflect the drops that stopped timelines, sparked conversations, and sold out the moment they went live.
A culture moment is more than a card. They capture the memories, milestones, and personalities that fans experienced in real time, and that pushed The Hobby forward.
Before legacies are cemented, these are the cards that mark when it all happened.
Topps Trading Card culture moments of 2025 highlight the drops that captured real-time history across sports, entertainment, and global culture. From the first American Pope card to Topps’ MCU debut and viral WWE crossovers, these releases defined the moments fans experienced live.
The Top Topps Culture Cards of 2025
2025 Topps NOW® Pope Leo XIV
moment
• leo xiv named first american pope
• first exclusive pope card
set info
• online exclusive
2025 Topps Chrome® Labubu
moment
• labubu’s 10th anniversary
• topps first collaboration with how2work and pop mart
Set Info
• online exlcusive
2025 Topps Chrome® Marvel Studios #194 Mister Fantastic Reed Richards Fantastic Four: First Steps Phase Six Debut
moment
• first topps product to feature the marvel cinematic universe
set info
• 200 base cards
2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Larry David Autographs #LD-1 Larry David
moment
• first larry david autograph card
set info
• 350-card base set
• larry david autographs is a one-card insert
2025 WWE Topps NOW® Card #27 The Rock / John Cena / Travis Scott
moment
• first trading card with a triple signature from the rock, john cena, and travis scott
set info
• online exclusive
2025 Topps Culture Moments Collector FAQs
- What is a Topps Culture Moment?
- A Topps Culture Moment is a trading card release that captures a significant real-time event, milestone, or crossover that resonated beyond The Hobby and reflected broader cultural impact.
- Why was the Pope Leo XIV card significant?
- It marked the first American Pope and became the first exclusive Pope trading card, reaching global audiences far outside traditional collecting communities.
- What made the Topps Chrome Labubu release unique?
- It was Topps’ first collaboration with How2Work and Pop Mart, blending designer toys with premium trading card formats.
- Is the Larry David autograph card rare?
- Yes. It is a one-card insert within 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 and represents Larry David’s first-ever autograph card.
- Why was the WWE triple-signature card significant?
- The combination of The Rock, John Cena, and Travis Scott created a viral crossover moment that appealed to wrestling, music, and pop culture fans alike.
Key Facts
- Multiple releases expanded Topps beyond traditional sports cards
- Online exclusives played a major role in cultural impact
- Celebrity and crossover appeal drove new collector audiences
