Topps Collaborates with Illumination to Create Rare Minion Sports Cards

Topps has partnered with Illumination Entertainment to create a distinctive series of sports cards that feature Minions alongside prominent athletes from the NBA and MLB. This collaboration has led to the production of limited-edition cards, including a version of Steph Curry in a popular pose, which recently sold for $71,100 on eBay.

The Minion-themed cards are part of the latest Topps Chrome Baseball and Basketball releases, with only five players transformed into Minions for the 2026 Topps Chrome Updates Basketball set. Each player has approximately 95 cards printed, making them some of the rarest in the collection.

Due to their limited availability, over 100 Minionfractor cards have sold for at least $1,000 on the secondary market. The collaboration aims to blend sports and entertainment in a way that appeals to collectors, with Topps observing the impressive market response to these unique cards.