The Greatest Topps NOW Cards of the Year
In 2025, Topps NOW® captured the moments collectors couldn’t ignore. These are the top Topps NOW cards of the year, ranked by print run, highlighting the releases that fans rushed to buy the instant they went live.
From game-changing performances to culture-defining moments, these cards didn’t just mark history. They created it, driven by massive real-time demand from collectors everywhere.
The top Topps NOW® cards of 2025 were driven by massive real-time collector demand, with Shohei Ohtani dominating the list. Ranked by print run, these online-exclusive releases captured historic performances, international milestones, and career-defining moments that fans rushed to collect as they happened.
The Top Topps NOW® Cards of 2025
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #884 Shohei Ohtani
Highlight
• shohei ohtani becomes the first pitcher with multiple home runs in a postseason game, recording 10 strikeouts and three homers in NLCS Game 4
card info
• online exclusive
PRint run
• 253, 309
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #7 Shohei Ohtani / Yoshinobu Yamamoto / Roki Sasaki
Highlight
• japanese natives shohei ohtani, yoshinobu yamamoto, and roki sasaki debut as dodgers teammates in tokyo series
card info
• onine exclusive
print run
• 99, 226
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #2 Yoshinobu Yamamoto / Shota Imanaga
Highlight
• yoshinobu yamamoto and shota imanaga become the first japanese pitchers to square off on opening day in mlb history
card nfo
• online exclusive
print run
• 65,609
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #373 Clayton Kershaw
Highlight
• clayton kershaw becomes the 20th player in mlb history to notch 3,000 strikeouts
card info
• online exclusive
Print run
• 63, 363
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #721 Shohei Ohtani
Highlight
• shohei ohtani becomes the first mlb player to tally 50 homers and 50 strikeouts in a season
card info
• online exclusive
print run
• 62,411
2025 Topps NOW® Collector FAQs
- What determines a Topps NOW card’s print run?
- Print runs are based entirely on how many collectors order the card during its limited on-sale window, making demand-driven moments especially valuable.
- Why do Shohei Ohtani Topps NOW cards sell so well?
- Ohtani’s combination of elite pitching, power hitting, and historic firsts creates unmatched crossover appeal among collectors.
- Are Topps NOW cards limited editions?
- Yes. Each card is available only for a short time, and the final print run is locked once the sale window closes.
- Are Topps NOW cards available in packs?
- No. Topps NOW cards are sold directly online and are not inserted into traditional Hobby or Retail packs.
- Do higher print runs mean lower value?
- Not always. While scarcity matters, iconic moments and superstar players often sustain demand even at higher print runs.
Key Facts
- Online-exclusive Topps NOW® releases
- Shohei Ohtani appeared on three of the top five Topps NOW® cards of 2025
- Print runs ranging from 62,411 to 253,309
- Collector demand driven by historic milestones and global moments
