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GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET FORECAST 2025-2032

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

Global Trading Card Game (TCG) Market by Product Type (Booster Boxes and Packs, Tins and Special Boxes, Pre-Constructed Decks) Market by TCG Theme (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, TV, Film & Comic IPs, Video Game-Based) Market by Retail Channel (Specialty and Hobby Stores, Superstores, Online) by Geography

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MARKET OVERVIEW

The global trading card game (TCG) market was valued at $8074.61 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $14,104.27 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.11% during the forecast period 2025-2032. The base year considered for the study is 2024, and the estimated period is between 2025 and 2032.

A trading card game (TCG), also sometimes referred to as a CCG or collectible card game, is a collectible tabletop game where players build personalized decks from a large pool of unique cards sold in randomized packs. Cards differ in rarity, abilities, and market value and can be traded or sold among players. The global trading card game (TCG) market comprises the total value of physical card-based games sold through official and secondary channels, including booster boxes, booster packs, starter decks, collectible tins, expansion sets, and other sealed products. These games feature strategic gameplay and collectible elements, often based on original or franchise IPs spanning anime, comics, video games, and fantasy worlds.

Booster boxes and packs remain the most purchased product segment across the market. Collectors and players mainly purchase them as they deliver a high volume of cards in one purchase, maximizing chances of pulling rare “chase” cards and offering the most efficient way to build or trade up a collection. The global market for these products is growing significantly, propelled by the availability of trading card game sets in local languages, increased interest in trading card games as an investment, high-value chase cards increasing demand, and anime and comic IP tie-ins attracting a wider audience for trading cards.

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GROWTH ENABLERS

Key enablers of the global trading card game (TCG) market growth are:

  • Availability of trading card game sets in local languages
  • Increased interest in trading card games as an investment
  • High-value chase cards increase demand
    • Chase cards featuring striking artwork, extreme rarity, and high resale values are a major driver of demand in the global trading card game (TCG) market. These cards captivate both collectors and investors, many of whom are motivated by the thrill of pulling a high-value card from sealed products, with some fetching thousands of dollars on the secondary market.
    • Notable examples include the Gol D. Roger Manga SEC from One Piece OP-09, which sold for $4,450 (PAS 10, April 2025), and the Gear 5 Luffy Manga SEC from OP-05, which sold for $3,800 (PSA 10, June 2025).
    • Similar demand spikes have been observed in recent Pokémon TCG sets. The Umbreon ex-Special Illustration Rare (#161/131) from Prismatic Evolutions (2025) sold for $2,640 (PSA 10), while the Charizard ex SIR (#234/091) from Paldean Fates (2024) sold for $409 (PSA 10).
    • These examples demonstrate how chase cards drive customers to purchase more sealed products, participate in live breaks, and engage more deeply with the TCG ecosystem. Upcoming cards like the Destined Rivals Mew & Zekrom ex (Black Bolt) and Marshall D. Teach (Gold Back) from OP-12 are expected to further fuel demand and maintain momentum in the chase-card-driven buying cycle.
  • Anime and comic IP tie-ins are attracting a wider audience for trading cards

GROWTH RESTRAINTS

Key factors restraining the global trading card game (TCG) market growth are:

  • Oversaturation of new releases in some IPs
  • Counterfeit cards damaging consumer confidence
    • The global trading card game (TCG) market faces increasing challenges from the proliferation of counterfeit cards, which significantly undermines consumer trust, especially in secondary markets and online resale platforms. With the surge in popularity of high-value cards and sealed products, counterfeiters have begun replicating both vintage and modern TCG cards with growing accuracy, making it difficult for casual collectors to distinguish real from fake. This issue is particularly prevalent on marketplaces like eBay and in regions with limited access to official retail distribution, increasing the risk for unsuspecting buyers.
    • As a result, collectors and investors are becoming more cautious, often avoiding third-party sellers or shifting to graded cards and verified platforms to ensure authenticity. Games like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece have all seen reported cases of counterfeits, including fake Charizard cards and resealed One Piece booster boxes mimicking original packaging. The fear of receiving inauthentic products not only impacts sales but also damages the long-term credibility of the TCG market, especially among newer or international consumers with limited verification resources.
  • Uncertain rarity due to reprints deters interest from collectors

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KEY MARKET TRENDS

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  • Investment surge in rare and graded cards
  • Increasing number of anime/fantasy brands entering the TCG space
    • The global trading card game (TCG) market is witnessing a significant influx of new anime and fantasy franchises entering the space, expanding the variety of IPs available to collectors and competitive players. Notable entries include the upcoming Gundam Card Game, officially set to release in July 2025, marking the iconic mecha franchise’s first large-scale TCG. Similarly, Project K: The League of Legends Trading Card Game is planned to debut in 2025, bringing Riot Games’ globally popular fantasy IP into the physical card game arena.
    • In addition to these, recent TCG launches such as Disney Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited have made significant impacts in Western markets since 2023 and 2024, respectively, showing that even non-anime fantasy brands are capturing attention. Meanwhile, Bandai’s Union Arena continues to roll out sets for anime titles like Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sword Art Online, and the crossover-focused UniVersus is gaining popularity with sets from Attack on Titan, Critical Role, and Street Fighter 6. These entries illustrate a growing trend where media franchises are increasingly leveraging TCGs to expand fan engagement and tap into the rising collector economy.
  • Growth of collector communities and platforms

MARKET SEGMENTATION

Market Segmentation – Product Type, TCG Theme, and Retail Channel –

Market by Product Type:

  • Booster Boxes and Packs
  • Tins and Special Boxes
  • Pre-Constructed Decks

Market by TCG Theme:

  • Fantasy
  • Sci-Fi
  • TV, Film & Comic IPs
  • Video Game-Based

Market by Retail Channel:

  • Specialty and Hobby Stores
  • Superstores
  • Online

GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY

Geographical Study based on Four Major Regions:

  • North America: The United States and Canada
    • North America’s trading card game (TCG) market, led by the United States and Canada, continues to show strong growth, driven by investment-grade collectibles, local-language availability, and powerful media tie-ins. Popular IPs like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), and One Piece are dominating the market, while nostalgia-fueled demand and the emergence of high-value chase cards are drawing in both adult collectors and younger audiences.
    • In the United States, the booster boxes and packs segment is growing rapidly into an alternative investment market, with rare and graded cards now commanding multi-thousand-dollar valuations on auction and secondary market platforms like Goldin, PWCC, TCGplayer and eBay. This shift is reinforced by community support via conventions, online forums, and influencers who fuel demand spikes around new set releases. Local availability of cards in English ensures mass accessibility, while expansion by anime IPs like Dragon Ball Super and One Piece are capturing diverse demographics. However, the oversaturation of releases, particularly in One Piece and Pokémon and the rise of counterfeit cards continue to challenge brand equity and consumer trust, prompting manufacturers to enhance tamper-proof packaging and serialized printing.
    • Canada mirrors many U.S. trends but operates within a smaller, more linguistically segmented market. Dual-language packaging (English and French) is now standard for most major releases, aligning with federal consumer packaging regulations and enhancing accessibility across provinces. Canadian hobby shops report rising foot traffic tied to anime-fueled interest, particularly among Gen Z, with local tournaments acting as key community hubs. The rise of grading services within Canada, including new regional branches of PSA and CGC, is enabling domestic collectors to invest more confidently in premium singles. Still, reprint frequency and ambiguous rarity (due to the possibility of reprints) remain barriers for long-term collectors, even as demand for ultra-rare pulls continues to surge online and through social media trading groups.
  • Europe: The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain
  • Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and Australia
  • Rest of World: Latin America, the Middle East & Africa

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MAJOR PLAYERS

The major players in the trading card game (TCG) market are:

  • The Pokémon Company
  • Hasbro Inc
  • Konami Group Corporation
  • Bandai Namco Holdings Inc
  • Bushiroad Inc

Key strategies adopted by some of these companies:

  • Bandai Namco Holdings (Carddass Division): In March 2025, Bandai advanced its One Piece Card Game roadmap with Booster Pack OP-11 “A Fist of Divine Speed,” which reached Japanese retailers on 1 March 2025 before its English-language rollout on 6 June 2025. Two months later, the sequel set OP-12, “Legacy of the Master,” premiered in Japan on 31 May 2025, with an international release slated for August. The company is also opening a fresh franchise front: on 25 July 2025, it inaugurates the Gundam Card Game through Booster Pack GD-01 “Newtype Rising,” marking Bandai’s third active global TCG line.
  • The Pokémon Company: Starting 22 January 2025, Pokémon teamed up with McDonald’s for a nationwide Happy Meal promotion that ran through 24 February 2025, sliding a four-card Pokémon TCG mini-booster, poster and sticker sheet into every meal and awarding digital booster codes for the Pokémon TCG Pocket app to app purchasers—an activation that put both physical and digital cards into millions of hands. A second tie-in arrived on 20 February 2025, when Pokémon announced a partnership with sports-media brand Overtime: The Overtime Elite basketball semifinals on 27 February 2025 featured a full arena takeover, custom team jerseys and on-site giveaways of Pokémon TCG promo cards, alongside a co-branded merchandise line that debuted the same day.

REPORT SYNOPSIS

REPORT SCOPEDETAILS
Market Forecast Years2025-2032
Base Year2024
Market Historical Years2018-2023
Forecast Units

Revenue ($ Million)

Segments AnalyzedProduct Type, TCG Theme, and Retail Channel
Geographies AnalyzedNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World
Companies Analyzed

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc, Bushiroad Inc, Kayou Inc, Konami Group Corporation, Takara Tomy Co Ltd, Hobby Japan Co Ltd, The Pokémon Company, Hasbro Inc, Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd, Ravensburger AG, Happinet Corporation, Legend Story Studios

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
    1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
    2. METHODOLOGY
    3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS
  2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
    2. MARKET OVERVIEW
    3. SCOPE OF STUDY
    4. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
      1. POKÉMON, YU-GI-OH!, MTG, AND ONE PIECE DOMINATE SALES
      2. ADULT COLLECTORS AND NOSTALGIA-DRIVEN BUYERS DRIVE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF GROWTH IN THE MARKET
  3. MARKET DYNAMICS
    1. KEY DRIVERS
      1. AVAILABILITY OF TRADING CARD GAME SETS IN LOCAL LANGUAGES
      2. INCREASED INTEREST IN TRADING CARD GAMES AS AN INVESTMENT
      3. HIGH-VALUE CHASE CARDS INCREASE DEMAND
      4. ANIME AND COMIC IP TIE-INS ARE ATTRACTING A WIDER AUDIENCE FOR TRADING CARDS
    2. KEY RESTRAINTS
      1. OVERSATURATION OF NEW RELEASES IN SOME IPS
      2. COUNTERFEIT CARDS DAMAGING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
      3. UNCERTAIN RARITY DUE TO REPRINTS DETERS INTEREST FROM COLLECTORS
  4. KEY ANALYTICS
    1. KEY MARKET TRENDS
      1. INVESTMENT SURGE IN RARE AND GRADED CARDS
      2. INCREASING NUMBER OF ANIME/FANTASY BRANDS ENTERING THE TCG SPACE
      3. GROWTH OF COLLECTOR COMMUNITIES AND PLATFORMS
    2. PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
      1. BUYERS POWER
      2. SUPPLIERS POWER
      3. SUBSTITUTION
      4. NEW ENTRANTS
      5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
    3. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING
      1. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR NORTH AMERICA
      2. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR EUROPE
      3. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC
      4. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR REST OF WORLD
    4. MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
    5. MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
    6. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
      1. GAME DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
      2. PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING
      3. BRAND MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
      4. RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
      5. END-USERS: PLAYERS, COLLECTORS & INVESTORS
    7. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
      1. GAMEPLAY
      2. COLLECTABILITY
      3. FRANCHISE APPEAL & ARTWORK
      4. COMMUNITY
      5. PRICE & ACCESSIBILITY
      6. RETAIL AVAILABILITY
  5. MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE
    1. BOOSTER BOXES AND PACKS
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    2. TINS AND SPECIAL BOXES
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    3. PRE-CONSTRUCTED DECKS
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
  6. MARKET BY TCG THEME
    1. FANTASY
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    2. SCI-FI
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    3. TV, FILM & COMIC IPS
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    4. VIDEO GAME-BASED
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
  7. MARKET BY RETAIL CHANNEL
    1. SPECIALTY AND HOBBY STORES
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    2. SUPERSTORES
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
    3. ONLINE
      1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
      2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
  8. GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
    1. NORTH AMERICA
      1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
      2. NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET DRIVERS
      3. NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET CHALLENGES
      4. KEY PLAYERS IN NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET
      5. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
        1. UNITED STATES
          1. UNITED STATES TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        2. CANADA
          1. CANADA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
    2. EUROPE
      1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
      2. EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET DRIVERS
      3. EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET CHALLENGES
      4. KEY PLAYERS IN EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET
      5. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
        1. GERMANY
          1. GERMANY TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        2. UNITED KINGDOM
          1. UNITED KINGDOM TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        3. FRANCE
          1. FRANCE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        4. ITALY
          1. ITALY TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        5. SPAIN
          1. SPAIN TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
    3. ASIA-PACIFIC
      1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
      2. ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET DRIVERS
      3. ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET CHALLENGES
      4. KEY PLAYERS IN ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET
      5. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
        1. CHINA
          1. CHINA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        2. JAPAN
          1. JAPAN TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        3. SOUTH KOREA
          1. SOUTH KOREA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        4. INDONESIA
          1. INDONESIA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        5. THAILAND
          1. THAILAND TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        6. AUSTRALIA
          1. AUSTRALIA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
    4. REST OF WORLD
      1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
      2. REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET DRIVERS
      3. REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET CHALLENGES
      4. KEY PLAYERS IN REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET
      5. REGIONAL ANALYSIS
        1. LATIN AMERICA
          1. LATIN AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
        2. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
          1. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET SIZE & OPPORTUNITIES
  9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
    1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
      1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
      2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
      3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
      4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES
    2. COMPANY PROFILES
      1. BANDAI NAMCO HOLDINGS INC
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      2. BUSHIROAD INC
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      3. KAYOU INC
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      4. KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      5. TAKARA TOMY CO LTD
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCT
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      6. HOBBY JAPAN CO LTD
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      7. THE POKÉMON COMPANY
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      8. HASBRO INC
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      9. SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      10. RAVENSBURGER AG
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      11. HAPPINET CORPORATION
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
      12. LEGEND STORY STUDIOS
        1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
        2. PRODUCTS
        3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1: MARKET SNAPSHOT – TRADING CARD GAME (TCG)

TABLE 2: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

TABLE 3: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 4: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 5: GLOBAL BOOSTER BOXES AND PACKS MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 6: GLOBAL BOOSTER BOXES AND PACKS MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 7: GLOBAL TINS AND SPECIAL BOXES MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 8: GLOBAL TINS AND SPECIAL BOXES MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 9: GLOBAL PRE-CONSTRUCTED DECKS MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 10: GLOBAL PRE-CONSTRUCTED DECKS MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 11: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY TCG THEME, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 12: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY TCG THEME, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 13: GLOBAL FANTASY MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 14: GLOBAL FANTASY MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 15: GLOBAL SCI-FI MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 16: GLOBAL SCI-FI MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 17: GLOBAL TV, FILM & COMIC IPS MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 18: GLOBAL TV, FILM & COMIC IPS MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 19: GLOBAL VIDEO GAME-BASED MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 20: GLOBAL VIDEO GAME-BASED MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 21: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY RETAIL CHANNEL, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 22: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY RETAIL CHANNEL, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 23: GLOBAL SPECIALTY AND HOBBY STORES MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 24: GLOBAL SPECIALTY AND HOBBY STORES MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 25: GLOBAL SUPERSTORES MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 26: GLOBAL SUPERSTORES MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 27: GLOBAL ONLINE MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 28: GLOBAL ONLINE MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 29: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 30: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 31: NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 32: NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 33: KEY PLAYERS OPERATING IN NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET

TABLE 34: EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 35: EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 36: KEY PLAYERS OPERATING IN EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET

TABLE 37: ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 38: ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY COUNTRY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 39: KEY PLAYERS OPERATING IN ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET

TABLE 40: REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY REGION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 41: REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY REGION, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 42: KEY PLAYERS OPERATING IN REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET

TABLE 43: LIST OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

TABLE 44: LIST OF PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 45: LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS

TABLE 46: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: KEY MARKET TRENDS

FIGURE 2: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

FIGURE 3: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR NORTH AMERICA

FIGURE 4: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR EUROPE

FIGURE 5: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC

FIGURE 6: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR REST OF WORLD

FIGURE 7: MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS

FIGURE 8: MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS

FIGURE 9: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

FIGURE 10: KEY BUYING CRITERIA

FIGURE 11: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY PRODUCT TYPE, IN 2024

FIGURE 12: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY BOOSTER BOXES AND PACKS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 13: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY TINS AND SPECIAL BOXES, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 14: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY PRE-CONSTRUCTED DECKS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 15: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY TCG THEME, IN 2024

FIGURE 16: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY FANTASY 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 17: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY SCI-FI, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 18: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY TV, FILM & COMIC IPS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 19: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY VIDEO GAME-BASED, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 20: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY RETAIL CHANNEL, IN 2024

FIGURE 21: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY SPECIALTY AND HOBBY STORES, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 22: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY SUPERSTORES, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 23: GLOBAL TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, BY ONLINE, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 24: NORTH AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2024 & 2032 (IN %)

FIGURE 25: UNITED STATES TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 26: CANADA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 27: EUROPE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2024 & 2032 (IN %)

FIGURE 28: GERMANY TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 29: UNITED KINGDOM TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 30: FRANCE TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 31: ITALY TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 32: SPAIN TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 33: ASIA-PACIFIC TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2024 & 2032 (IN%)

FIGURE 34: CHINA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 35: JAPAN TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 36: SOUTH KOREA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 37: INDONESIA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 38: THAILAND TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 39: AUSTRALIA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 40: REST OF WORLD TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, REGIONAL OUTLOOK, 2024 & 2032 (IN %)

FIGURE 41: LATIN AMERICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 42: MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) MARKET, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In 2025, the most popular trading card games globally include Pokémon Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, and the One Piece Card Game. Other growing titles include Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Super Card Game, and digital-native games like Shadowverse and Gods Unchained. These games dominate due to strong brand loyalty, competitive formats, and robust global distribution.

The global TCG market is growing due to a mix of nostalgia-driven demand, high-value chase cards, and increased accessibility through e-commerce platforms and local-language product releases. Social media unboxing, influencer marketing, and large-scale tournaments are also expanding the consumer base worldwide.

Chase cards—rare, visually striking, and often high in resale value—drive customer engagement by encouraging repeated purchases of sealed products. Cards like the Gol D. Roger Manga SEC from One Piece and the Umbreon ex-SIR from Pokémon have sold for thousands of dollars, making them key motivators for both collectors and investors.

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